Harley Quinn and Joker Costume
Gotham's most chaotic power couple is ready to steal the show.
Dressing up as Harley Quinn and the Joker is the ultimate way for couples to bring high-energy, chaotic fun to any Halloween party or comic convention. This guide focuses on their iconic, edgy looks from the 2016 Suicide Squad film, blending vibrant streetwear with villainous flair. Together, you'll perfectly capture the twisted chemistry of Gotham's most notorious criminal duo.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $60–180
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What you need for a Harley Quinn and Joker costume
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Harley's 'Daddy's Lil Monster' Tee
A white baseball-style shirt with red 3/4 sleeves and a distressed, frayed collar.
DIY: Use a white t-shirt, paint the collar and left sleeve red, and write 'Daddy's Lil Monster' in black fabric marker.
Harley's Bomber Jacket
A shiny satin bomber jacket split down the middle in metallic red and blue, with 'Property of Joker' embroidered on the back.
DIY: Buy a cheap red and blue windbreaker and use gold fabric paint to write the text on the back.
Harley's Sequin Shorts
Two-tone sequin booty shorts, half red and half blue.
DIY: Fabric-glue red and blue sequins onto a pair of basic high-waisted shorts.
Joker's Purple Trench Coat
A long, faux-crocodile skin trench coat in a deep, vibrant purple.
DIY: Dye a thrifted trench coat purple using fabric dye.
Joker's Maroon Shirt
A slim-fit, wine-red button-down shirt worn open to reveal chest tattoos.
DIY: Use any dark red button-down shirt from your closet.
Joker's Green Hair Dye
Temporary green hairspray or a bright green slicked-back wig.
Harley's Baseball Bat
A wooden or inflatable baseball bat decorated with the words 'Good Night' in red and blue lettering.
DIY: Write 'Good Night' on a toy plastic bat using permanent markers.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the base layers: Harley wears the 'Daddy's Lil Monster' shirt, red/blue shorts, and black fishnet tights. Joker wears the open wine-red shirt and black dress pants.
- 2
Layer the outerwear: Harley slips on the red and blue satin bomber jacket, while Joker puts on the long purple trench coat.
- 3
Style the hair: Part Harley's hair down the middle, tie it into high pigtails, and spray the left tip blue and the right tip pink. Slick Joker's hair back using heavy gel and temporary green hairspray.
- 4
Apply the makeup: Paint Harley's face pale, adding smudged pink eyeshadow on the right eye and blue on the left, plus a small black heart tattoo on her cheek. Paint Joker's face white, draw dark circles around his eyes, paint his lips bright red, and draw temporary tattoos like 'Damaged' on his forehead.
- 5
Add the accessories: Harley puts on her spiked 'Puddin' choker and studded belt. Joker slips on purple latex gloves and pops in silver grillz.
- 6
Grab your props: Harley holds her 'Good Night' baseball bat, and Joker carries a deck of playing cards to complete the chaotic look.
Makeup & hair
Harley needs high pigtails with pink and blue dyed tips, paired with smudged pink and blue eyeshadow. Joker requires slicked-back neon green hair, a pale white face, dark hollow eyes, and red lipstick.
Harley Quinn and Joker for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Go for the classic 1990s animated series look with Harley in a red-and-black jester suit and Joker in a classic purple tuxedo.
- group
- Add Batman, Poison Ivy, or other members of the Suicide Squad like Deadshot and Katana.
- kids
- Dress kids in simplified, age-appropriate versions with colorful t-shirts, temporary hair chalk, and foam props.
- Plus size
- Opt for high-waisted shorts or black leggings for Harley, and a comfortable, relaxed-fit purple blazer for Joker.
- pet
- Dress a dog as a miniature Batman or a hyena to accompany the villainous duo.
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- Add Batman, Poison Ivy, or other members of the Suicide Squad like Deadshot and Katana.
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- Go for the classic 1990s animated series look with Harley in a red-and-black jester suit and Joker in a classic purple tuxedo.
Tips
- Prep the tattoos early: Apply temporary tattoos or draw them with body markers well before getting dressed to let them dry completely.
- Keep makeup smudge-proof: Use a high-quality setting spray, especially for Harley's smudged eyeshadow and Joker's white face paint, to avoid transferring color onto your clothes.
- Opt for comfortable footwear: Harley's high-heeled boots can be swapped for red and blue flat sneakers for a night of walking.
- Layer for warmth: Keep Harley's bomber jacket zipped up if the weather gets chilly, or wear skin-toned fleece leggings under the fishnets.
Harley Quinn and Joker costume FAQ
- What is written on Harley Quinn's bat?
- The bat features the words 'Good Night' written in large, stylized cursive letters, surrounded by Harley's hand-drawn scribbles and quotes.
- How do you make the Joker's tattoos look realistic?
- Use high-quality temporary tattoo sheets printed specifically with his Suicide Squad designs, or draw them carefully using a fine-tip black cosmetic eyeliner pen.
- Is this costume comfortable for a long night out?
- It can be! Swap Harley's high heels for flat sneakers and ensure Joker's trench coat is lightweight so he doesn't overheat indoors.
Did you know? The Suicide Squad version of Harley Quinn and the Joker became the most popular Halloween costumes in the world in 2016, breaking retail records.