Lord Voldemort Costume
Embrace the dark side as He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named with flowing robes and wand.
Lord Voldemort is the ultimate antagonist of the Harry Potter franchise, making him a thrillingly sinister choice for Halloween or cosplay events. His iconic look centers on a minimalist, menacing aesthetic defined by flowing dark robes, a hairless pale face, and his signature bone-like wand. Recreating this costume relies on capturing his eerie, snake-like features and dramatic, sweeping silhouette.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Lord Voldemort costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lord Voldemort costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Flowing black or dark green robe
A floor-length, high-collared robe with wide, draped sleeves to capture his dramatic cinematic silhouette.
DIY: Use a long black graduation gown or a simple black bedsheet draped and pinned into a high-collared cloak.
Voldemort's wand
A pale, bone-white wand with a hooked handle resembling a bird's claw.
DIY: Paint a wooden dowel or a real stick with white and light gray acrylic paint, using hot glue to build up the bone-like handle texture.
Bald cap
A flesh-toned latex bald cap to hide your hair and create his signature hairless head.
Pale face makeup
White and light gray water-activated face paint or cream makeup to create a bloodless, pale complexion.
Dark eyeshadow
Matte gray, purple, and brown eyeshadows to create sunken, dark circles around the eyes.
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How to put it together
- 1
Prep your hair by slicking it back tightly with gel or wearing a hairnet, then apply the latex bald cap according to package instructions, blending the edges with liquid latex or spirit gum.
- 2
Apply a thin, even layer of pale white or light gray face makeup over your entire face, neck, ears, and the bald cap to create a seamless, lifeless skin tone.
- 3
Use dark gray and purple eyeshadows to heavily shade the eye sockets, under the eyes, and the hollows of your cheeks to give a gaunt, skeletal appearance.
- 4
To mimic his snake-like nose, use light concealer to highlight the bridge of your nose and draw two thin, vertical slits on your nostrils with a dark gray makeup pencil.
- 5
Put on a dark undershirt and pants, then slip into the long, flowing black or dark green robe.
- 6
Complete the look by holding your bone-white wand, keeping your fingers long and spindly as you grip it.
Makeup & hair
The makeup is the core of this look: use a bald cap to eliminate all hair, cover all exposed skin in pale, chalky makeup, and use dark eyeshadow to create sunken, skeletal eyes. Conceal your eyebrows entirely with a glue stick before applying makeup to match Voldemort's browless face.
Lord Voldemort for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Bellatrix Lestrange in a tattered black corset and wild curls, or Harry Potter in a Gryffindor robe with a lightning scar.
- group
- Gather a group of Death Eaters wearing silver masks and black hoods to flank the Dark Lord.
- kids
- A simplified version using a comfortable black hooded robe, a plastic wand, and light, skin-safe pale face paint.
- Plus size
- Flowing, oversized wizard robes offer a comfortable, adjustable, and screen-accurate fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a pet as Nagini the snake with a green patterned sweater, or as a tiny Death Eater.
Tips
- Practice applying the bald cap ahead of time, as blending the edges seamlessly can take some patience.
- Keep your hands painted pale as well, or wear thin, pale-colored gloves, since Voldemort's long, pale fingers are highly visible when holding his wand.
- Walk with slow, gliding steps and hold the robe's sleeves out to maximize the dramatic, sweeping effect of the fabric.
- Stay hydrated and bring touch-up makeup, especially around the mouth and nose where face paint tends to wear off first.
Lord Voldemort costume FAQ
- How do you make a Voldemort nose without prosthetics?
- You can use highlight and contour makeup to flatten the appearance of your nose. Apply a pale highlight down the very center, shade the sides of your nose with dark gray eyeshadow to blend them into your cheeks, and draw two thin vertical slits on your nostrils with a dark pencil.
- What color are Voldemort's robes?
- In the films, Voldemort wears very dark, flowing robes that appear black, but actually consist of multiple layers of dark green, gray, and black silk that billow as he moves.
- Is a mask or makeup better for a Voldemort costume?
- A high-quality latex mask is faster and easier to put on, but makeup and a bald cap allow for much better facial expressions, breathing comfort, and a more realistic, custom fit.
Did you know? In the Harry Potter films, Voldemort's robes were made of lightweight silk georgette and were progressively lightened in color in the final movies to make him look like he was slowly fading away as his Horcruxes were destroyed.