Greta Gremlin Costume
Unleash your inner wild side as the ultimate glamorous female monster.
Greta Gremlin from Gremlins 2: The New Batch is the franchise's only female gremlin, known for her aggressive pursuit of Forster and her ultra-glamorous, campy style. This costume is a favorite for fans of 90s horror-comedy who want a look that is both monstrous and fabulous. The ensemble features her signature red leopard-print dress, bright green skin, and a voluminous green wig.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Greta Gremlin costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Greta Gremlin costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red leopard print dress
A sleeveless, form-fitting red dress with a black leopard print pattern, mimicking her movie outfit.
DIY: Use a plain red dress and draw black leopard spots on it with a fabric marker.
Green body paint or bodysuit
Bright grass-green body paint for face and arms, or a full-body green spandex suit to save prep time.
Long green curly wig
A vibrant grass-green wig, approximately 28 inches long with voluminous curls and bangs.
Gremlin ears headband
Large, pointed latex or foam gremlin ears attached to a headband, painted green and brown.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of green craft foam, shade them with brown makeup, and glue them to a headband.
Red high heel pumps
Classic red faux-leather high heels to match her dramatic, feminine style.
DIY: Wear any black heels you already own.
Over-the-top makeup accessories
Bright red lipstick, heavy blue eyeshadow, and long false eyelashes.
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How to put it together
- 1
Apply the green body paint to your face, neck, and arms, or put on your green bodysuit.
- 2
Put on the red leopard-print dress over your green base.
- 3
Apply heavy makeup: paint large red lips that extend slightly past your natural lip line, and add vibrant blue eyeshadow up to your brow bone.
- 4
Put on the long, curly green wig and style the bangs so they frame your face.
- 5
Secure the gremlin ears headband on your head, blending it into the wig hair.
- 6
Finish the look by putting on the red high heel pumps.
Makeup & hair
Apply a solid base of green face paint, then add dramatic blue eyeshadow, thick black eyeliner, and oversized red lipstick. Wear a long, voluminous grass-green wig with messy curls.
Greta Gremlin for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a standard Stripe Gremlin or a Clamp Center office worker.
- group
- Gather a group of different gremlins, including Mohawk, Daffy, and Lenny.
- kids
- A simplified version with a green t-shirt, a red tutu, and a green headband with felt ears.
- Plus size
- A stretchy red leopard-print wrap dress provides a comfortable and flattering fit.
Tips
- If using body paint, set it with a high-quality setting spray to prevent it from rubbing off on your red dress.
- Carry a tube of red lipstick as a prop to recreate Greta's iconic makeup-applying scene.
- Practice your best wide-eyed, toothy grin for photos to capture her chaotic energy.
Greta Gremlin costume FAQ
- What does Greta the Gremlin wear?
- Greta wears a tight red leopard-print dress, bright red lipstick, heavy blue eyeshadow, and a long, curly green wig.
- How do I make DIY Gremlin ears?
- You can cut large, pointed, ribbed ear shapes out of green craft foam, color the inner ears with brown and pink makeup, and hot glue them to a plain headband.
- Is a full mask better than makeup for Greta?
- A mask is easier, but using green face paint and dramatic makeup allows you to mimic her expressive, comedic facial expressions much better.
Did you know? Greta is the only Gremlin to survive the climax of Gremlins 2: The New Batch, ultimately forcing the character Forster into a shotgun wedding.