How to Train Your Dragon Costume
Fly into adventure with Hiccup, Astrid, and Toothless costumes.
How to Train Your Dragon is a beloved DreamWorks franchise that makes for incredible individual, couples, and family costumes. Whether you want to dress as the Viking hero Hiccup in his leather armor or transform into the sleek, jet-black Night Fury dragon Toothless, this guide covers the essential looks. These costumes combine rugged Viking textures with sleek dragon elements for an instantly recognizable fantasy style.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $30–120
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What you need for a How to Train Your Dragon costume
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Hiccup's dark green tunic
A long-sleeved, textured dark green or brown tunic made of cotton or faux suede.
DIY: Cut the collar and hem of an oversized dark green long-sleeve t-shirt into rough, jagged edges.
Faux-fur Viking vest
A sleeveless brown vest lined with shaggy faux fur to wear over the tunic.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old brown jacket and hot-glue faux fur trim around the collar and armholes.
Dark brown pants and boots
Simple dark brown or black fitted pants tucked into rugged brown leather boots.
DIY: Wear brown sweatpants and wrap brown felt strips around your calves to mimic leather boot covers.
Toothless dragon wings and tail
Lightweight, black fabric wings with a wire frame and a matching black tail featuring a red prosthetic fin graphic.
DIY: Cut wing shapes out of black cardboard or felt, attach elastic shoulder straps, and paint a red fin on a felt tail.
Viking leather wrist guards
Brown faux-leather lace-up bracers for the forearms.
DIY: Cut cuffs out of brown craft foam, punch holes along the edges, and lace them with brown yarn.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark green tunic and tuck it slightly into your dark brown pants.
- 2
Layer the brown faux-fur vest over the tunic, keeping it open at the front.
- 3
Tuck your pants into the tall brown boots, or wrap brown fabric strips around your lower legs to create Viking leg wraps.
- 4
Lace up the brown faux-leather bracers on both forearms.
- 5
If going as Hiccup, carry a toy shield or a dragon manual prop; if going as Toothless, strap on the black dragon wings and pin the tail to your waistband.
- 6
Style your hair in messy, wind-swept layers to complete the rugged Berk look.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural with a sun-kissed, slightly dirty look using light brown eyeshadow smudged on the cheeks. For Hiccup, style brown hair into messy, textured layers with a small, thin braid on one side.
How to Train Your Dragon for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Hiccup in his Viking armor with Astrid wearing a spiked skirt, shoulder armor, and a blonde side braid.
- group
- Gather a full Viking squad with Hiccup, Astrid, Stoick, and friends, alongside someone in a Toothless or Light Fury jumpsuit.
- kids
- A cozy, black hooded Toothless jumpsuit with attached fabric wings and felt spikes is perfect for toddlers and kids.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting medieval tunic paired with an adjustable tie-front faux-fur vest offers a comfortable, customizable fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a lightweight black harness with small felt dragon wings to make them your personal Toothless.
Tips
- Use lightweight materials like craft foam and felt for wings and armor to stay comfortable during long events.
- Layering is key for the Viking look, but choose breathable fabrics if you plan to wear the costume indoors.
- For photos, pose with one hand on your hip or holding a prop map of Berk while looking out into the distance.
How to Train Your Dragon costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Toothless costume?
- Wear an all-black hoodie and sweatpants. Attach black felt triangles to the hood for ears, sew or glue black fabric wings to the back, and attach a long black felt tail with a red felt fin at the tip.
- What does Astrid wear in How to Train Your Dragon?
- Astrid wears a blue sleeveless top, a brown skirt adorned with silver metal skulls and spikes, shoulder pauldrons, arm wraps, and her signature blonde side braid with a leather headband.
- Is a How to Train Your Dragon costume warm enough for cold weather?
- Yes, the Viking-style costumes (Hiccup and Astrid) naturally use layers, faux fur, and boots, making them excellent for chilly Halloween nights.
Did you know? In the original books by Cressida Cowell, Toothless was actually a very small, green dragon who fit on Hiccup's shoulder, but DreamWorks enlarged him and changed him to a sleek black Night Fury to make him rideable.