Greg and Rowley Costume
Bring the iconic Wimpy Kid best friends to life with ease.
Greg Heffley and Rowley Jefferson from the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series are a classic literary duo, making them a go-to choice for best friends, siblings, or couples. Their look is defined by simple, everyday school clothes paired with distinct, minimalist cartoon details. This guide helps you recreate their signature hand-drawn aesthetic using basic wardrobe staples and easy DIY props.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–40
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What you need for a Greg and Rowley costume
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Greg's White T-Shirt
A plain, short-sleeved white crewneck t-shirt.
DIY: Use any basic white tee you already own.
Greg's Black Shorts
Simple black athletic or casual shorts.
DIY: Any dark black shorts or sweatpants will work.
Greg's Black Backpack
A classic black canvas school backpack worn over one shoulder.
DIY: Use a standard school backpack and draw a simple white outline on it with chalk.
Rowley's Bright T-Shirt
A plain, bright yellow or orange crewneck t-shirt.
DIY: Any solid-colored bright t-shirt works for Rowley's cheerful look.
Rowley's Blue Shorts
Simple royal blue or light blue casual shorts.
DIY: Use any blue shorts or denim shorts from your closet.
DIY Cartoon Masks
White cardstock cutouts of Greg and Rowley's faces with drawn-on black marker features, attached to wooden dowels or elastic bands.
DIY: Draw their faces on white poster board with a thick black marker, cut them out, and tape them to wooden paint stirrers.
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How to put it together
- 1
For Greg: Put on the plain white t-shirt and black shorts.
- 2
Sling the black backpack over one shoulder to capture Greg's classic slouched posture.
- 3
For Rowley: Put on the bright yellow t-shirt and blue shorts.
- 4
Draw the character faces on white cardstock using a thick black permanent marker, keeping the lines simple and hand-drawn.
- 5
Cut out the face shapes and attach them to wooden sticks to hold up to your face, or punch holes and use elastic string to wear them as masks.
- 6
Put on simple white socks and black or white sneakers to complete the school-day look.
Makeup & hair
No complex makeup or hair styling is needed if you are using the paper masks. If going maskless, style Greg's hair flat with a few drawn-on 'strands' using hair gel, and keep Rowley's hair neat and combed forward.
Greg and Rowley for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Greg in white and black, while the other dresses as Rowley in yellow and blue.
- group
- Add characters like Rodrick in a band tee, Manny with a blanket, or Fregley in a nerdy button-up.
- kids
- An incredibly easy and comfortable option for school dress-up days or World Book Day using their own school clothes.
- Plus size
- Both characters wear standard-fit tees and shorts, which are highly adjustable and comfortable in any size.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a tiny white tee with 'Wimpy' written on the side.
Tips
- Practice the posture: Greg should slouch with a slight scowl, while Rowley should stand up straight with a wide, goofy grin.
- Keep the props simple; a copy of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' book makes a great photo prop.
- If making masks, cut out small eye holes so you can safely navigate evening Halloween events.
Greg and Rowley costume FAQ
- What clothes do you need for a Greg Heffley costume?
- You only need a plain white t-shirt, black shorts, black backpack, white socks, and black sneakers.
- How do you make the DIY Wimpy Kid masks?
- Draw their minimalist faces on white poster board with a black Sharpie, cut them out, and tape a wooden stick to the back to hold them up.
- Is this a good last-minute costume?
- Yes, it is one of the easiest last-minute costumes because it uses basic closet staples and takes under 30 minutes to assemble.
Did you know? Author Jeff Kinney originally wanted to be a newspaper cartoonist, which is why the illustrations of Greg and Rowley are so simple, clean, and easy to replicate as DIY costumes.