Jonathan Loughran Costume
Channel your inner free-spirited human backpacker with Johnny's signature slacker style.
Jonathan Loughran, the lovable human backpacker from Hotel Transylvania, is a favorite choice for fans of the animated franchise. His look is defined by his laid-back, colorful skater style, featuring a distinctive striped shirt and messy orange-brown hair. It is a highly recognizable, comfortable, and easy-to-assemble costume perfect for solo wear or couples' themes.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Jonathan Loughran costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Jonathan Loughran costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Striped long-sleeve shirt
A long-sleeved crewneck shirt featuring thick horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and white, resembling a Brazil-style jersey pattern.
DIY: Use a plain yellow long-sleeve shirt and paint thick green and white horizontal stripes across the chest and sleeves using fabric paint.
Beige cargo shorts
Loose-fitting, knee-length cotton cargo shorts in a tan or beige color with side pockets.
Orange-brown curly wig
A messy, voluminous, and curly wig in a bright ginger or light orange-brown shade.
DIY: Tease your natural hair if it is curly, and use temporary orange-brown hair color spray.
High-top sneakers
Classic canvas high-top sneakers in blue or black with white laces.
White crew socks
Simple, mid-calf white athletic socks worn pulled up slightly.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green, yellow, and white horizontally striped long-sleeve shirt.
- 2
Slip into the beige cargo shorts, ensuring they sit comfortably at the waist and reach the knees.
- 3
Pull on the white crew socks, letting them bunch slightly above the ankles.
- 4
Lace up your blue or black canvas high-top sneakers.
- 5
Put on the orange-brown curly wig, shaking it out to create a messy, windblown look.
- 6
Adjust the wig so it frames your face, letting a few curls fall forward over your forehead.
Makeup & hair
No makeup is required for this look. For the hair, wear a messy, voluminous ginger-orange curly wig, or style your own hair with texturizing spray and temporary orange hair color.
Jonathan Loughran for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Mavis Dracula in her signature black dress, striped tights, and black vampire cape.
- group
- Group up with Dracula, Mavis, Dennis, and Murray the Mummy for a full Hotel Transylvania cast.
- kids
- Kids can easily wear a miniature version of the striped shirt, cargo shorts, and a smaller curly wig.
- Plus size
- Look for relaxed-fit cargo shorts and an oversized striped tee for a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
Tips
- Keep the wig looking messy and uncombed to match Johnny's relaxed, carefree personality.
- This costume is highly comfortable and perfect for outdoor events or long nights of trick-or-treating.
- Carry a large blue hiking backpack as a prop to emphasize his backpacker backstory.
Jonathan Loughran costume FAQ
- What shirt does Johnny wear in Hotel Transylvania?
- Johnny wears a long-sleeved crewneck shirt with thick, horizontal green, yellow, and white stripes.
- Is Johnny from Hotel Transylvania wearing a Brazil jersey?
- While the color scheme of green, yellow, and white is highly reminiscent of a Brazilian sports jersey, it is actually a casual striped long-sleeve shirt.
- How do I style the hair for a Johnny costume?
- Use a messy, curly wig in a ginger or light orange-brown shade. Shake it out to make it look wild and unkempt.
Did you know? In the first film, Dracula tries to disguise Johnny as a monster named 'Johnnystein' by covering him in blue makeup and giving him a fake unibrow.