Gru and Minion Costume
Lead your own yellow army as the ultimate lovable supervillain duo.
Dressing up as Gru and a Minion is a fantastic choice for couples, best friends, or families who want a funny, instantly recognizable look. Based on the hit Despicable Me franchise, this pairing contrasts Gru's dark, sharp wardrobe with a Minion's bright, playful overalls. Together, you'll bring the ultimate supervillain and henchman dynamic to life.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Gru and Minion costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gru and Minion costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Gru's Dark Gray Jacket
A dark gray or black zip-up jacket with a high collar, preferably with a slight structure to mimic his broad shoulders.
DIY: Use a plain dark gray zip-up fleece or windbreaker you already own.
Gru's Striped Scarf
A long knit scarf featuring alternating horizontal stripes of dark gray and light gray.
DIY: Paint light gray stripes onto a solid dark gray scarf using fabric paint.
Gru's Black Pants
Slim-fit black trousers or jeans to contrast his top-heavy silhouette.
DIY: Any standard black skinny jeans or dark trousers will work.
Minion's Yellow Shirt
A bright yellow long-sleeve crewneck t-shirt or hoodie.
DIY: Use a plain yellow t-shirt layered over a long-sleeve shirt.
Minion's Denim Overalls
Classic blue denim overalls with front pockets.
DIY: Wear blue jeans with matching denim suspenders over your yellow shirt.
Minion Goggles
Silver-rimmed circular goggles with a thick black elastic strap.
DIY: Cut rings from a cardboard tube, paint them silver, and glue them to a black elastic band.
Black Gloves and Beanies
Simple black gloves for Gru, and a yellow knit beanie with black pipe cleaners for the Minion's hair.
DIY: Poke black pipe cleaners through the top of a yellow beanie to mimic sparse Minion hair.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Gru and Minion costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Gru, put on the slim-fit black pants and the dark gray zip-up jacket, zipping it up to the collar.
- 2
Wrap the gray striped scarf once around Gru's neck, letting the ends hang down the front of the jacket.
- 3
Put on Gru's black gloves, and optionally wear a bald cap or a Gru mask to complete his signature look.
- 4
For the Minion, put on the bright yellow long-sleeve shirt and layer the denim overalls over it.
- 5
Secure the yellow knit beanie on the Minion's head, ensuring the pipe-cleaner 'hairs' stand upright.
- 6
Place the silver Minion goggles over the beanie, securing the black strap around the back of the head.
- 7
Finish the Minion look with black gloves and black shoes to match the classic character design.
Makeup & hair
Gru is completely bald; use a flesh-colored bald cap secured with spirit gum, or wear a latex Gru mask. The Minion needs no makeup, but you can paint your face yellow if you choose to skip the beanie and goggles.
Gru and Minion for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as Gru in his gray jacket and scarf, while the other wears the yellow shirt and denim overalls as a Minion.
- group
- One person dresses as Gru, one as Lucy Wilde, and everyone else dresses as different Minions to form an army.
- kids
- Kids make adorable Minions in yellow hoodies and denim overalls, or a mini Gru with a drawn-on pointed nose.
- Plus size
- A relaxed-fit gray sweater works perfectly for Gru, and relaxed-fit denim overalls provide a comfortable, authentic Minion look.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a yellow pet t-shirt with printed denim overalls to be your personal mini-henchman.
Tips
- To get Gru's exaggerated silhouette, you can add small shoulder pads or folded towels inside the jacket shoulders.
- For the Minion, print out a black 'Gru Logo' (a stylized 'G' inside a circle) and pin or iron it onto the front bib of the overalls.
- Keep your hands warm outdoors by ensuring both characters wear their black knit gloves.
- Practice your best Gru accent ('Lightbulb!') and high-pitched Minion giggles for fun photo opportunities.
Gru and Minion costume FAQ
- What does Gru wear in Despicable Me?
- Gru wears a dark gray zip-up jacket with a high collar, a gray-and-black striped knit scarf, slim black pants, and black shoes.
- How do you make a DIY Minion costume?
- You can easily make one by wearing a bright yellow shirt under blue denim overalls, a yellow beanie, and silver goggles made from painted cardboard rings.
- Is this a good group costume?
- Yes, it is one of the best group costumes because you can have one Gru leading an unlimited number of Minions, making it perfect for families or large friend groups.
Did you know? The Minions' unique language, 'Minionese,' is a mixture of words from various languages, including French, Spanish, English, Italian, and food names like 'banana' and 'poulet'.