Jonathan Loughran Costume
Channel your inner slacker-backpacker with Johnny's colorful, laid-back monster-hotel look.
Jonathan Loughran, the lovable human backpacker from Hotel Transylvania, is a favorite choice for fans who love high-energy, comedic characters. His signature look is incredibly comfortable, featuring a bright, multi-colored athletic shirt, baggy cargo shorts, and a wild mop of orange-brown hair. It is a perfect, recognizable choice for solo cosplayers or as half of a Mavis and Johnny couples costume.
- 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.
Yellow and green long-sleeved shirt
A long-sleeved crewneck shirt featuring a yellow body, green sleeves, and a white stripe across the chest, resembling a retro athletic jersey.
DIY: Use a plain yellow long-sleeve shirt and fabric paint to add thick green bands on the sleeves and a white stripe across the chest.
Beige cargo shorts
Loose-fitting, knee-length beige or khaki cargo shorts with side utility pockets.
Orange-brown shaggy wig
A messy, voluminous, and curly wig in a bright ginger or light brown shade.
DIY: Style your natural hair with texturizing pomade or temporary orange-brown hair color spray if you have medium-length curly hair.
Blue and white sneakers
Classic low-top canvas sneakers in blue with white laces and soles.
White crew socks
Simple white athletic crew socks worn pulled up slightly.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the yellow and green long-sleeved athletic shirt.
- 2
Slip into the baggy beige cargo shorts and secure them with a simple belt if needed.
- 3
Put on the white crew socks, pulling them up to mid-calf.
- 4
Lace up your blue canvas sneakers.
- 5
Shake out the messy orange-brown wig to maximize its volume, then put it on and adjust it to cover your hairline.
- 6
Use your fingers to style the wig into a wild, unkempt, windblown look.
Makeup & hair
No makeup is required for this look. For the hair, focus on achieving a messy, voluminous, bedhead style with wild curls using hairspray or a textured wig.
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
- Add Count Dracula, Dennis, and Ericka to form a full Hotel Transylvania family group.
- kids
- A comfortable option for kids using a mini version of the yellow-green jersey and khaki shorts.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting cargo shorts and relaxed-fit athletic shirt make this highly comfortable and true to character for all body types.
Tips
- Keep your posture relaxed, slightly slouchy, and energetic to match Johnny's goofy, enthusiastic personality.
- This is an exceptionally comfortable costume for warm weather or outdoor events due to the breathable shorts and sneakers.
- 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 shirt with a yellow body, green sleeves, and a white horizontal stripe across the chest, which looks similar to a retro Brazilian athletic jersey.
- How do you style Johnny's hair?
- You need a messy, shaggy ginger-brown wig with lots of volume. Shake it out upside down before putting it on to get that signature wild, uncombed look.
- Is this costume good for couples?
- Yes, it is incredibly popular as a couples costume when paired with Mavis Dracula in her black dress and red-and-black striped tights.
Did you know? In early drafts of the film, Jonathan was written as a more stereotypical 'surfer dude' before being developed into the well-meaning, globetrotting backpacker voiced by Andy Samberg.