Gru and Lucy Costume
The ultimate secret agent and supervillain duo costume for couples.
Bring the animated chemistry of Despicable Me to life with a Gru and Lucy Wilde couples costume. This pairing combines Gru's dark, minimalist villain aesthetic with Lucy's bright, retro secret agent style. It is a highly recognizable, comfortable, and fun option for couples or pairs of friends.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Gru and Lucy costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gru and Lucy costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Gru's grey striped scarf
A long knit scarf with alternating dark grey and light grey horizontal stripes.
DIY: Paint dark grey stripes onto a light grey knit scarf using fabric paint.
Gru's dark grey jacket
A dark grey or black zip-up jacket with a high collar.
Lucy's turquoise trench coat
A bright turquoise or teal double-breasted trench coat with a wide collar.
DIY: Dye a beige thrifted trench coat with turquoise fabric dye.
Lucy's pink and white polka dot scarf
A lightweight, silky neck scarf featuring a pink background with white polka dots.
DIY: Cut a strip of pink polka dot fabric and hem the edges.
Lucy's oversized sunglasses
Large, retro-style sunglasses with thick white frames and dark lenses.
Gru's freeze ray prop
A toy freeze ray gun featuring a silver, blue, and orange color scheme.
DIY: Paint a water gun with silver and blue spray paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Gru and Lucy costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Gru, put on black slim-fit pants and a long-sleeve black shirt.
- 2
Layer the dark grey zip-up jacket over the shirt, zipping it up to the collar.
- 3
Wrap the grey striped scarf once around the neck, letting the ends hang down the front.
- 4
For Lucy, put on a simple turquoise dress or matching pants under the turquoise trench coat.
- 5
Tie the pink polka dot scarf snugly around the neck, leaving a small knot to the side.
- 6
Put on the white retro sunglasses and step into a pair of turquoise or nude ballet flats.
- 7
Equip Gru with the toy freeze ray to complete the secret agent and villain dynamic.
Makeup & hair
For Gru, bald cap is optional; slick back hair if keeping it natural. For Lucy, style hair into a high, voluminous copper-orange bun with short, wispy bangs, or use a styled synthetic wig.
Gru and Lucy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- This is the primary couples version, featuring Gru and Lucy Wilde.
- group
- Add friends dressed as yellow Minions in denim overalls or Vector in an orange tracksuit.
- kids
- A miniature Gru in a grey scarf and a little Lucy in a teal coat make an adorable sibling costume.
- Plus size
- Both outfits feature loose, comfortable outerwear (trench coat and zip jacket) that fits all body types easily.
- pet
- Dress a pet dog in a yellow Minion t-shirt to accompany the duo.
Tips
- Keep the jacket zipped up for Gru to maintain his signature top-heavy silhouette.
- If the weather is warm, opt for a lightweight turquoise cardigan instead of a heavy trench coat for Lucy.
- Take photos posing back-to-back like a classic movie poster, with Lucy holding her badge and Gru holding his freeze ray.
Gru and Lucy costume FAQ
- What kind of scarf does Gru wear?
- Gru wears a long, knit scarf with alternating dark grey and light grey horizontal stripes.
- How do you style Lucy Wilde's hair?
- Lucy has bright copper-orange hair styled into a high, messy bun with short, straight-across bangs.
- Is this costume warm enough for cold weather?
- Yes, both outfits feature long sleeves, pants, coats, and scarves, making them excellent for chilly Halloween nights.
Did you know? Lucy Wilde first appeared in Despicable Me 2 (2013) as an agent of the Anti-Villain League before marrying Gru.