Nick and Judy Costume
Crack the case in style as Zootopia's finest detective duo.
Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps from Disney's Zootopia make one of the most popular couples or duo costumes for Halloween and cosplay. This look pairs Judy's sleek police officer uniform with Nick's relaxed, tropical green button-down shirt and tie. Together, they create an instantly recognizable, fun, and comfortable dynamic that is perfect for partners or best friends.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $50–120
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What you need for a Nick and Judy costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Nick and Judy costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Judy's blue police vest and pants
A navy blue utility vest worn over a matching long-sleeve blue shirt, paired with dark blue or gray pants.
DIY: Use a navy blue t-shirt and paint a silver police badge onto a dark blue vest.
Judy's bunny ears and tail
Plush gray bunny ears on a headband and a small round white or gray fluffy tail.
DIY: Cut bunny ear shapes from gray and pink felt, then wire them to a headband.
Nick's green tropical shirt
A light green, short-sleeved button-down shirt featuring a subtle tropical leaf pattern.
DIY: Use a plain light green button-down shirt and paint simple leaf shapes with fabric markers.
Nick's striped tie
A classic dark blue tie with diagonal red or pink stripes, worn loosely.
DIY: Add red fabric tape stripes to a plain navy blue tie.
Nick's fox ears and tail
Plush orange fox ears on a headband and a long, bushy orange tail with a white tip.
DIY: Craft ears from orange felt and use orange faux fur stuffed with batting for the tail.
Judy's black utility belt
A black belt equipped with small pouches and a toy silver police badge.
DIY: Thread small black camera cases or pouches onto a standard black belt.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Nick and Judy costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Judy: Put on the long-sleeve blue shirt, navy utility vest, and matching pants.
- 2
Attach the silver police badge to the left side of Judy's vest and secure the utility belt around the waist.
- 3
For Nick: Put on the brown trousers and the green tropical button-down shirt, leaving the collar open.
- 4
Tie the striped tie loosely around Nick's neck, keeping it relaxed and slightly askew.
- 5
Attach the respective animal tails (bunny for Judy, fox for Nick) to the back of the pants using safety pins.
- 6
Place the bunny ears headband on Judy and the fox ears headband on Nick to complete the transformation.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural. For Nick, you can use face paint to add a small black fox nose. For Judy, style hair in a sleek ponytail or hide it completely under the bunny ear headband.
Nick and Judy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One partner dresses as Judy Hopps in her police uniform, and the other dresses as Nick Wilde in his casual green shirt.
- group
- Add characters like Chief Bogo, Flash the sloth, or Assistant Mayor Bellwether to make it a group.
- kids
- Available as pre-made jumpsuits with soft hood headpieces for toddlers and school-aged children.
- Plus size
- Use a stretchy navy blue zip-up vest for Judy and a loose-fitting, short-sleeve Hawaiian shirt for Nick.
- pet
- A small green shirt and tie collar for a dog to play Nick, or a blue police shirt for Judy.
Tips
- Pin the heavy fox tail securely to a sturdy belt rather than just the pants fabric to keep it from sagging.
- Wear comfortable black boots for Judy and casual brown slip-on shoes or sneakers for Nick.
- Carry a giant red carrot pen as a prop for Judy, and a red popsicle or 'Pawpsicle' stick for Nick.
- If wearing this to an outdoor event, Judy's long sleeves and vest are great for cooler weather, while Nick can layer a thermal shirt underneath.
Nick and Judy costume FAQ
- What does Nick Wilde wear in Zootopia?
- Nick Wilde wears a light green tropical-print button-down shirt, a blue and red striped tie worn loosely, brown pants, and fox ears and a tail.
- How do you make a DIY Judy Hopps costume?
- Combine a navy blue long-sleeve shirt, a navy utility vest, gray pants, a black belt with pouches, a toy police badge, and a bunny ears headband.
- Is the Nick and Judy costume good for couples?
- Yes, it is one of the most popular Disney couples costumes because of their fun dynamic, contrasting colors, and comfortable clothing.
Did you know? In early drafts of Zootopia, Nick Wilde was actually the main character, and the story was told from his perspective before filmmakers switched the focus to Judy Hopps.