Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf Costume
Bring the classic fairy tale to life with this iconic couples look.
The Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf pairing is one of the most recognizable couples costumes of all time. It offers a perfect contrast between Red's sweet, storybook aesthetic and the Wolf's wild, monstrous, or humorous granny-disguise look. This guide covers how to coordinate both outfits for a cohesive, head-turning duo.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf costume
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Red hooded cape
A vibrant red velvet or satin hooded cape that falls to the shoulders or waist.
DIY: Cut a semi-circle of red fabric and ribbon-tie it at the neck.
Peasant-style dress
A white peasant blouse paired with a black corset-style vest and a red skirt, or a coordinated storybook dress.
DIY: Wear a white off-the-shoulder top with a black lace-up corset belt and a red flared skirt.
Woven picnic basket
A small wicker basket lined with a red-and-white gingham cloth.
DIY: Use any small basket and line it with a gingham napkin or kitchen towel.
Wolf mask or ears and tail set
A realistic faux-fur wolf mask, or a headband with wolf ears paired with a clip-on furry tail.
DIY: Glue grey faux fur to a headband for ears and pin a braided grey yarn tail to your pants.
Wolf outfit (Granny style or flannel)
A floral nightgown and nightcap for the 'Granny' wolf look, or a rugged flannel shirt with ripped jeans for a werewolf style.
DIY: Wear an oversized floral nightgown over a grey sweatshirt, or a red plaid flannel shirt with distressed jeans.
Furry wolf gloves
Grey faux-fur gloves with attached felt or plastic claws.
DIY: Glue grey felt triangles as claws onto cheap grey knit gloves.
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How to put it together
- 1
For Red Riding Hood, put on the white peasant dress or the skirt and corset combination.
- 2
Drape the red hooded cape over the shoulders and tie it securely at the neck.
- 3
Carry the woven picnic basket, optionally filling it with fake flowers or treats.
- 4
For the Wolf, put on the chosen outfit—either the floral granny nightgown or the flannel shirt and jeans.
- 5
Put on the wolf mask, or style your hair around the wolf ears headband and clip the tail to your waistband.
- 6
Put on the furry claw gloves to complete the beastly hands.
- 7
Stand together to showcase the classic fairy tale contrast.
Makeup & hair
For Red, style hair in two loose braids or soft waves with natural, rosy makeup. For the Wolf (if not wearing a full mask), use brown and grey face paint to draw a black nose, whiskers, and dramatic wolf-like eyebrows.
Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One partner dresses as classic Red Riding Hood with a cape, and the other dresses as the Big Bad Wolf disguised in a floral granny nightgown and nightcap.
- group
- Add a third person dressed as the Woodsman carrying a toy prop axe.
- kids
- A miniature red cape and dress for a toddler, paired with a cute, non-scary plush wolf hat for a sibling.
- Plus size
- A flared A-line red dress with an elastic waist and an open-front cape provides a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- A small red cape for a dog, or a furry wolf mane hood for a larger dog to play the Big Bad Wolf.
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Red riding hood couple costume
- One partner dresses as classic Red Riding Hood with a cape, and the other dresses as the Big Bad Wolf disguised in a floral granny nightgown and nightcap.
Tips
- If the Wolf partner is wearing a full latex mask, make sure it has breathing holes and bring a straw for drinks.
- Use the picnic basket to hold your phone, wallet, and keys so you don't need a purse.
- For outdoor events, Red can wear thick black tights and boots under the dress to stay warm.
Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf costume FAQ
- What does the Wolf wear in the Little Red Riding Hood costume?
- The Wolf can either wear a rugged flannel shirt and ripped jeans for a classic werewolf look, or a floral nightgown and nightcap to portray the wolf disguised as Granny.
- What are the essential items for a Red Riding Hood costume?
- The absolute essentials are a red hooded cape, a peasant-style dress or skirt, and a woven picnic basket.
- How can we make this a funny couples costume?
- Have the Wolf partner wear the granny nightgown, a pink nightcap, and oversized glasses over a hairy wolf mask.
Did you know? The story of Little Red Riding Hood has roots tracing back to 10th-century European folk tales before being popularized by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm.