Harley Quinn Costume
Unleash your inner anti-hero with Harley's iconic red and blue look.
Originally debuting in Batman: The Animated Series, Harley Quinn has evolved into one of DC Comics' most legendary characters. Her most popular and searched look is her rebellious outfit from the 2016 film Suicide Squad. This iconic aesthetic features a distressed graphic tee, a satin bomber jacket, and her signature split-color pigtails.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Harley Quinn costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Harley Quinn costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Daddy's Lil Monster T-Shirt
A white raglan t-shirt with red 3/4-length sleeves, a red collar, and the words 'Daddy's Lil Monster' printed in black script across the chest.
DIY: Use fabric markers or iron-on transfer paper to write the text on a plain white and red raglan tee, then lightly distress the collar with sandpaper.
Red and Blue Satin Bomber Jacket
A split-color satin jacket featuring red on the right side and blue on the left, with gold lettering on the back.
DIY: Use fabric paint to color half of a cheap white satin bomber jacket red and the other half blue.
Red and Blue Metallic Shorts
High-waisted, tight sequin or metallic hot pants split vertically with red on the right side and blue on the left.
DIY: Buy one pair of red metallic shorts and one pair of blue metallic shorts, cut them in half, and sew the opposite halves together.
Black Studded Belt
A wide black faux-leather belt adorned with gold pyramid studs and a gold diamond-shaped buckle.
DIY: Add gold pyramid studs and a cardboard diamond painted gold to a standard black belt.
Black Fishnet Tights
Classic wide-mesh black fishnet pantyhose worn under the metallic shorts.
High-Heel Boots
Black and white lace-up high-heel boots or athletic-style high-heel sneakers.
DIY: Wear standard black combat boots or white sneakers with red and blue laces.
Prop Baseball Bat
A wooden or plastic toy baseball bat featuring the words 'Good Night' written in red cursive, surrounded by scribbled text.
DIY: Write 'Good Night' in red marker on a cheap plastic toy baseball bat and wrap the handle in white athletic tape.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black fishnet tights first, pulling them up to your waist.
- 2
Step into the red and blue metallic shorts and pull them over the tights.
- 3
Put on the 'Daddy's Lil Monster' t-shirt, tucking it slightly into the waistband of the shorts.
- 4
Fasten the black studded belt around your waist, positioning the gold diamond buckle front and center.
- 5
Put on the red and blue satin bomber jacket, leaving it unzipped to show off the shirt.
- 6
Lace up your high-heel boots or alternative black combat boots.
- 7
Grab your prop baseball bat and strike a confident, playful pose.
Makeup & hair
Part your hair down the middle and tie it into high pigtails, using pink hair chalk on the left pigtail and blue hair chalk on the right. Apply pale foundation, smudge red eyeshadow under your left eye, blue eyeshadow under your right eye, and draw a small black heart on your right cheekbone with eyeliner.
Harley Quinn for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with the Joker in his silver suit or purple trench coat look.
- group
- Form a Suicide Squad group with Deadshot, Katana, and El Diablo.
- kids
- Swap the hot pants for red and blue leggings, use a full-length t-shirt, and wear flat sneakers instead of heels.
- Plus size
- Look for high-waisted metallic shorts with a stretch waistband or substitute with split-color red and blue leggings for a comfortable fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a red and black ruff collar or a mini 'Property of Joker' dog hoodie.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Harley Quinn costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Harley quinn costume kids
- Swap the hot pants for red and blue leggings, use a full-length t-shirt, and wear flat sneakers instead of heels.
Tips
- The metallic shorts can be very short; wear nude dance tights under your fishnets for extra coverage and warmth.
- If you plan to walk a lot, swap the high-heel boots for comfortable black combat boots or flat white sneakers.
- Use a setting spray over your smudged eye makeup so it stays in place without running down your face throughout the night.
- Check venue rules beforehand as some events do not allow solid wooden bats; opt for an inflatable or foam bat if needed.
Harley Quinn costume FAQ
- What does Harley Quinn's bat say?
- Her signature baseball bat has 'Good Night' written in large, red cursive letters, surrounded by various hand-scribbled nursery rhymes and quotes [1.1.6].
- How do you do Harley Quinn's hair if you have short or dark hair?
- The easiest option is to buy a pre-styled blonde Harley Quinn wig with pink and blue dip-dyed pigtails, which also saves you from using temporary hair dye.
- What can I wear instead of the extremely short metallic shorts?
- You can easily substitute the hot pants with red and blue split-color leggings, or wear a pair of denim shorts over black fishnets for a more casual look.
Did you know? Harley Quinn did not originate in the comic books; she was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm for a single episode of Batman: The Animated Series in 1992 before becoming a fan favorite.