Owen Grady Costume
Channel your inner raptor trainer with rugged, functional dinosaur-wrangling gear.
Owen Grady is the brave, charismatic Velociraptor trainer from the Jurassic World franchise, famously portrayed by Chris Pratt. Fans choose this costume for its rugged, practical aesthetic and instant recognizability. The look centers on a classic utility vest, a durable button-down shirt, and functional outdoor gear.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Owen Grady costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Owen Grady costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Brown utility vest
A dark brown faux-leather or heavy canvas vest with multiple front utility pockets and a zipper closure.
DIY: Use an old brown vest and add fabric pockets using fabric glue.
Gray or blue utility shirt
A rugged, long-sleeved button-down shirt in slate gray or dusty blue, worn with the sleeves rolled up to the elbows.
Dark denim or utility pants
Straight-cut dark blue jeans or charcoal gray utility pants that look durable and slightly worn.
Brown leather belt
A thick, weathered brown leather belt with a simple metal buckle.
Rugged leather boots
Sturdy brown leather work boots or hiking boots with visible wear and tear.
Toy tranquilizer rifle or clicker
A simple silver training clicker or a prop tranquilizer rifle to represent his raptor-training tools.
DIY: Use a small silver metal clicker or keychain to act as his raptor training clicker.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Owen Grady costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark denim jeans or utility pants and secure them with the thick brown leather belt.
- 2
Put on the gray or blue utility shirt, leaving the top two buttons undone, and roll the sleeves up to your mid-forearm.
- 3
Layer the brown utility vest over the shirt, leaving it unzipped to show the shirt underneath.
- 4
Lace up your rugged brown leather boots, tucking the pant hems slightly into the tops of the boots if desired.
- 5
Hold the training clicker in one hand, or sling the prop rifle over your shoulder.
- 6
Adopt a commanding, low-stance 'raptor taming' hand gesture with your palms facing outward.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a messy, swept-back look with light pomade. If possible, sport a short, rugged stubble beard to match Chris Pratt's signature look.
Owen Grady for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Claire Dearing in her white safari suit or olive green jacket.
- group
- Add a group of friends dressed in inflatable Velociraptor costumes for a full training squad.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a brown fabric vest, jeans, and a small toy dinosaur companion.
- Plus size
- A relaxed-fit canvas utility vest and stretch-fit cargo pants provide comfort and mobility.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small green dinosaur costume to be your personal raptor sidekick.
Tips
- Scuff up your boots and pants with a little bit of real dirt or brown eyeshadow for an authentic, jungle-tested look.
- Keep your hands free by clipping your prop training clicker to your belt loop.
- Practice Owen's signature 'hands-out' raptor-calming pose for photos.
Owen Grady costume FAQ
- What kind of vest does Owen Grady wear?
- He wears a custom dark brown leather utility vest with four front pockets and a zipper closure.
- How do you make a cheap Owen Grady costume?
- You can easily assemble this using a gray button-down shirt, dark jeans, and boots you already own, then buying a budget-friendly brown costume vest online.
- What accessories does Owen Grady carry?
- He typically carries a silver training clicker, a rugged watch, and occasionally a prop tranquilizer rifle or a leather knife sheath.
Did you know? Owen's signature hand gesture used to control the raptors became a massive viral meme called 'Prattkeeping,' where real zookeepers recreated the pose with various animals.