How do I make DIY Minion goggles?

You can make them easily by painting two wide plastic bottle caps or cardboard tape rolls silver, gluing them side-by-side, and stapling them to a strip of black elastic.

What clothes do I need to go with Minion accessories?

You just need a bright yellow long-sleeve shirt or hoodie and a pair of classic blue denim overalls or blue jeans.

Are Minion goggles comfortable to wear all night?

Plastic costume goggles can sometimes pinch; look for versions with foam padding, or wear them pushed up onto your forehead/beanie when not posing for photos.

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Minion Accessories

Assemble the ultimate Minion look with these simple, iconic accessories.

Dressing up as a Minion from Despicable Me is a classic, crowd-pleasing choice that relies entirely on a few key accessories. By combining a bright yellow top and denim overalls with signature goggles, a yellow beanie, and black gloves, you can instantly transform into one of Gru's loyal sidekicks. This guide focuses on sourcing, assembling, and styling these essential components for a perfect DIY costume.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $15–40

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What you need for a Minion Accessories costume

Minion Goggles
Silver-colored round goggles with a thick black elastic strap, available in single-lens (Stuart) or double-lens (Dave) styles.
DIY: Cut rings from a cardboard toilet paper roll, paint them metallic silver, glue them together, and attach them to a black elastic band.
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Yellow Beanie
A vibrant, solid yellow knit beanie to mimic the Minion's smooth yellow head.
DIY: Use a yellow swim cap or a yellow baseball cap turned backward.
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Black Pipe Cleaners
A few strands of black pipe cleaners to insert into the top of the beanie to look like sparse Minion hair.
DIY: Cut small strips of black felt or yarn and sew or glue them to the top of the beanie.
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Black Gloves
Simple black knit or jersey gloves to represent the Minions' three-fingered hands.
DIY: Use black dishwashing gloves or black winter gloves you already own.
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Black Suspenders
Adjustable black clip-on suspenders to wear over your yellow shirt if you aren't wearing full denim overalls.
DIY: Use strips of black ribbon pinned to your pants and shoulders.
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Gru Logo Patch
A circular black and silver patch featuring the Gru 'G' logo to place on the front pocket of your overalls or shirt.
DIY: Draw the Gru 'G' logo on a piece of grey felt with a black marker and safety-pin it to your chest.
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How to put it together

1
Put on a bright yellow long-sleeve shirt or t-shirt as your base layer.
2
Slip into denim overalls, or wear blue jeans paired with black suspenders clipped to the waistband.
3
Poke 3 to 5 black pipe cleaners through the top of the yellow beanie, bending them on the inside to secure them so they stand up like sparse hair.
4
Put the yellow beanie on, pulling it down slightly to cover your natural hairline.
5
Place the silver Minion goggles over the beanie, securing the black strap snugly around the back of your head.
6
Put on the black gloves and attach the Gru logo patch to the center chest pocket of your overalls or shirt.

Makeup & hair

Tuck all of your natural hair completely inside the yellow beanie so only the yellow fabric and the pipe-cleaner 'hair' are visible.

Minion Accessories for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person goes as a Minion while the other dresses in a grey striped scarf and black jacket as Gru.
group: Have everyone dress as Minions with different numbers of goggle lenses (one vs. two) and different pipe-cleaner hair patterns.
kids: Use a yellow hoodie instead of a beanie, attaching the felt eyes and goggles directly to the hood for comfort.
Plus size: Opt for a loose-fitting yellow sweatshirt and comfortable denim dungarees or a denim skirt with black tights.
pet: A simple yellow dog t-shirt paired with a lightweight elastic strap holding soft felt goggles.

Tips

If the goggles press too hard on your nose, add a small piece of foam tape or a band-aid to the inside bridge for cushioning.
Make sure your yellow shirt is a bright, warm golden-yellow rather than a pale pastel yellow to match the authentic character color.
For group photos, practice making classic Minion expressions like wide-eyed excitement or a goofy grin.

Minion Accessories costume FAQ

How do I make DIY Minion goggles?: You can make them easily by painting two wide plastic bottle caps or cardboard tape rolls silver, gluing them side-by-side, and stapling them to a strip of black elastic.
What clothes do I need to go with Minion accessories?: You just need a bright yellow long-sleeve shirt or hoodie and a pair of classic blue denim overalls or blue jeans.
Are Minion goggles comfortable to wear all night?: Plastic costume goggles can sometimes pinch; look for versions with foam padding, or wear them pushed up onto your forehead/beanie when not posing for photos.

Did you know? Minions only have three fingers on each hand, which is why simple black gloves are the perfect, easy way to capture their cartoonish hands.