What do I need for a DIY Joker and Harley Quinn costume?

You need a red and blue satin jacket, a 'Daddy's Lil Monster' tee, and red/blue shorts for Harley. For the Joker, you need a purple trench coat, dark pants, green hair spray, and temporary tattoos.

How do you do the makeup for this couples costume?

Both characters start with a pale face base. Harley gets smeared red and blue eyeshadow on opposite eyes and a cheek heart, while the Joker gets dark hollow eyes, smeared red lipstick, and drawn-on forehead tattoos.

Is this costume warm enough for cold weather?

It can be chilly. Harley can swap the shorts for matching red and blue leggings, and the Joker can wear a purple long-sleeve shirt under his trench coat instead of going shirtless.

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Add members of the Suicide Squad like Deadshot, El Diablo, and Killer Croc to form a full villain team.

Joker couples costume

One person dresses as classic red-and-black jester Harley while the other wears the classic purple Joker suit.

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Joker and Harley Quinn Costume

Embrace the chaos as Gotham's ultimate villainous power couple.

The Joker and Harley Quinn are one of the most popular couples costumes for Halloween and comic conventions. This guide focuses on their iconic, edgy look from the 2016 film Suicide Squad. The pairing contrasts Harley's vibrant red-and-blue aesthetic with the Joker's slicked-back green hair and purple trench coat.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~90 min
Budget: $60–150

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Harley's red and blue jacket
A satin bomber jacket split down the middle with red on one side and blue on the other, featuring gold embroidery on the back.
DIY: Split a cheap red and blue windbreaker down the center and sew them together, adding gold fabric paint to the back.
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Daddy's Lil Monster shirt
A white raglan tee with a black collar, red sleeve stripes, and the words 'Daddy's Lil Monster' printed across the chest.
DIY: Use a plain white t-shirt, paint the collar black and sleeves red, and write the text with a black fabric marker.
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Harley's sequin shorts
High-waisted, tight-fitting shorts split vertically into shiny red and blue halves.
DIY: Buy a pair of metallic red booty shorts and fabric-glue blue sequins or metallic fabric to one half.
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Joker's purple trench coat
A knee-length, faux-crocodile skin trench coat in a deep purple hue.
DIY: Find a long trench coat or duster at a thrift store and spray-paint it with purple fabric paint.
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Temporary tattoo sheets
A set of temporary tattoos including Harley's cheek heart and the Joker's chest, hand, and forehead tattoos.
DIY: Draw the tattoos yourself using a fine-tip black liquid eyeliner.
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Puddin choker and studded belt
A white choker with gold letters spelling 'PUDDIN' and a black leather belt with gold metal studs.
DIY: Cut a strip of white faux leather, add gold sticker letters, and secure it with velcro.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the base layers: Harley wears the 'Daddy's Lil Monster' tee, red/blue shorts, and black fishnet tights, while the Joker wears dark pants and stays shirtless under the coat.
2
Apply the temporary tattoos, ensuring Harley has the small black heart on her right cheekbone and the Joker has 'Damaged' on his forehead and the open smile on his left hand.
3
Layer on the outerwear, with Harley putting on her satin bomber jacket and the Joker donning his purple trench coat.
4
Style the hair: part Harley's hair down the middle into high pigtails, spraying one side blue and the other pink, while the Joker slicks his hair back with green hair gel.
5
Apply the makeup, focusing on pale skin bases, smeared eyeshadow for Harley, and dark, hollowed-out eyes with red lipstick for the Joker.
6
Put on the accessories, including Harley's 'Puddin' choker, studded belt, and spiked cuffs, and the Joker's silver grill teeth caps and gold chains.
7
Grab your props, such as Harley's signature baseball bat, and step out together as Gotham's most chaotic duo.

Makeup & hair

Harley needs pale foundation, smeared red eyeshadow on the right eye, smeared blue on the left, and bright red lipstick. Her blonde hair is tied in high pigtails with pink and blue dyed ends. The Joker requires a stark white face, dark purple eyeshadow around the eyes, messy red lipstick, and slicked-back neon green hair.

Joker and Harley Quinn for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person dresses as classic red-and-black jester Harley while the other wears the classic purple Joker suit.
group: Add members of the Suicide Squad like Deadshot, El Diablo, and Killer Croc to form a full villain team.
kids: A kid-friendly version swaps the crop top and booty shorts for a Harley-themed t-shirt and red-and-blue leggings.
Plus size: Opt for high-waisted red and blue panel leggings instead of booty shorts for a comfortable, flattering fit.
pet: Dress your dog in a miniature red and black jester collar or a tiny green wig.

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The most-searched variations of “Joker and Harley Quinn costume”, and how this look adapts to each.

Harley and joker suicide squad costume: Add members of the Suicide Squad like Deadshot, El Diablo, and Killer Croc to form a full villain team.
Joker couples costume: One person dresses as classic red-and-black jester Harley while the other wears the classic purple Joker suit.

Tips

Set your face and body makeup with a high-quality setting spray to prevent the white and colored face paint from smudging onto each other's outfits.
If going shirtless in the purple coat is too cold, the Joker can wear a silver mesh shirt or a simple maroon button-down underneath.
Use temporary colored hairspray outdoors to avoid staining your bathroom tiles and furniture during application.
Wear comfortable black boots or sneakers, as both characters require a lot of walking and posing at events.

Joker and Harley Quinn costume FAQ

What do I need for a DIY Joker and Harley Quinn costume?: You need a red and blue satin jacket, a 'Daddy's Lil Monster' tee, and red/blue shorts for Harley. For the Joker, you need a purple trench coat, dark pants, green hair spray, and temporary tattoos.
How do you do the makeup for this couples costume?: Both characters start with a pale face base. Harley gets smeared red and blue eyeshadow on opposite eyes and a cheek heart, while the Joker gets dark hollow eyes, smeared red lipstick, and drawn-on forehead tattoos.
Is this costume warm enough for cold weather?: It can be chilly. Harley can swap the shorts for matching red and blue leggings, and the Joker can wear a purple long-sleeve shirt under his trench coat instead of going shirtless.

Did you know? The Suicide Squad versions of these characters became so popular that they were the most-searched Halloween costumes of 2016, breaking retail records for superhero costumes.