Gru and Vector Costume
Bring the ultimate supervillain rivalry to life with this iconic duo.
This costume guide helps you and a partner recreate the hilarious rivalry between Felonious Gru and Vector from Despicable Me. Perfect for duos, this look contrasts Gru's dark, minimalist villain attire with Vector's bright, retro-futuristic orange tracksuit. Together, you'll instantly stand out at any Halloween party or pop culture convention.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Gru and Vector costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gru and Vector costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Gru's Dark Grey Jacket
A high-collared, zip-up dark grey or black jacket or sweater.
DIY: Use a plain dark grey zip-up hoodie with the hood tucked in.
Gru's Striped Scarf
A knit scarf with alternating dark grey and light grey horizontal stripes.
DIY: Paint grey stripes onto a black knit scarf using fabric paint.
Gru's Black Pants
Standard slim-fit black trousers or jeans.
DIY: Any plain black pants or dark denim from your closet.
Vector's Orange Tracksuit
A bright orange, high-collared zip-up track jacket with matching orange track pants, featuring white stripes down the sides.
DIY: Buy a plain orange sweatshirt and sweatpants, then add white duct tape stripes down the sleeves and legs.
Vector's Glasses
Thick, black-rimmed square glasses with clear lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap black plastic sunglasses.
Vector's Wig
A dark brown wig styled into a rigid, blunt bowl cut with straight bangs.
DIY: Trim a cheap brown costume wig into a straight, blunt bob.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Gru and Vector costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Gru, put on the slim-fit black pants and the high-collared dark grey zip-up jacket.
- 2
Wrap the grey-and-black striped scarf snugly around Gru's neck, letting the ends hang slightly.
- 3
For Vector, put on the bright orange track pants and zip the matching orange track jacket all the way to the top of the collar.
- 4
Place the brown bowl-cut wig on Vector's head, ensuring the bangs are cut straight across the forehead.
- 5
Put on Vector's thick black-rimmed glasses, pushing them slightly up the bridge of the nose.
- 6
Stand side-by-side, with Gru adopting a hunched, plotting stance and Vector striking an awkward, overconfident pose.
Makeup & hair
Gru requires a bald cap if you aren't naturally bald, while Vector needs a perfectly flat, combed-down brown bowl cut. Keep makeup minimal, though Gru can use light grey face powder to emphasize a pale, villainous complexion.
Gru and Vector for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as Gru and the other as Lucy Wilde for a romantic twist.
- group
- Add friends dressed as yellow Minions wearing blue overalls and silver goggles.
- kids
- A adorable sibling costume with a mini Gru in a scarf and a toddler in an orange tracksuit.
- Plus size
- Both tracksuits and zip-up jackets offer comfortable, stretchy fits for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a pet dog in a small yellow Minion shirt to accompany the duo.
Tips
- Gru's posture is key: walk with a slight hunch, shoulders shrugged high, and hands clasped behind your back.
- Vector should carry a prop like a toy squid launcher or a white binder to reference his 'direction and magnitude' presentation.
- Keep the tracksuits lightweight if you plan on wearing them to indoor parties, as polyester can get warm.
Gru and Vector costume FAQ
- What kind of scarf does Gru wear?
- Gru wears a knit scarf with alternating dark grey and light grey horizontal stripes.
- How can I style Vector's hair?
- The easiest way is to buy a brown bowl-cut costume wig and trim the bangs straight across with scissors.
- Is this a good last-minute costume?
- Yes! Gru can be easily assembled from everyday closet items like a grey jacket and black pants, while Vector only requires an orange tracksuit and glasses.
Did you know? Vector's signature orange tracksuit and high-tech weapons were designed to contrast sharply with Gru's gothic, old-school European villain aesthetic.