Raven Costume
Embrace your inner goth superhero with Raven's iconic dark hooded look.
Raven is the powerful, brooding empath from DC Comics' Teen Titans. Fans love choosing her costume for its striking goth-superhero aesthetic and instantly recognizable silhouette. The classic look features a deep purple hooded cloak, a matching high-neck bodysuit, a gold and red gem belt, and her signature violet bob.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–90
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What you need for a Raven costume
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Deep purple hooded cloak
A long, flowing dark purple or navy blue cape with a deep, pointed hood that frames the face.
DIY: Drape a large piece of purple fabric over your shoulders and pin it with a round red brooch.
Dark purple bodysuit
A long-sleeve, high-neck leotard in a matching dark purple or black shade.
DIY: Use a fitted black long-sleeve shirt and matching dark purple leggings.
Red gem belt
A gold chain belt featuring large, circular red acrylic gems.
DIY: Paint flat wooden craft circles gold, glue red plastic gems on top, and connect them with a gold chain.
Thigh-high boots
Dark purple or black flat thigh-high boots to match the bodysuit.
DIY: Wear matching purple thigh-high socks over black flats.
Red gem hand ornaments
Two matching red circular gems worn on the backs of the hands.
DIY: Glue red craft gems to skin-safe adhesive backing or skin-tone elastic bands.
Purple bob wig
A short, straight violet-purple wig with a sharp, chin-length cut and straight bangs.
DIY: Use temporary purple hair spray on a short bob haircut.
Red forehead gem
A small red rhinestone or bindi for the center of the forehead.
DIY: Draw a small red diamond using red face paint or lipstick.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the long-sleeve bodysuit and pull on the thigh-high boots or socks.
- 2
Secure the red gem belt around your hips, letting it drape slightly in the front.
- 3
Attach the red hand gems to the backs of your hands using skin-safe adhesive.
- 4
Apply pale foundation, dark purple lipstick, and place the small red gem on your forehead.
- 5
Style and put on the short purple bob wig, ensuring the bangs are straight.
- 6
Drape the dark purple hooded cloak over your shoulders and pull the hood up to frame your face.
Makeup & hair
Apply a pale, grey-toned foundation or light face powder for a porcelain complexion. Draw a small red diamond on your forehead, wear dark purple lipstick, and wear a short, straight violet-purple bob wig with sharp bangs.
Raven for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Beast Boy in his black and purple Doom Patrol uniform.
- group
- Assemble the Teen Titans with Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, and Beast Boy.
- kids
- A comfortable purple fleece hooded cape over a black t-shirt and leggings.
- Plus size
- A high-waisted dark purple skater dress paired with a matching hooded cape.
- pet
- A simple purple dog cape with a small red felt circle on the collar.
Tips
- Use spirit gum or skin-safe double-sided tape to keep the hand gems securely in place all night.
- Choose a cloak with a lightweight fabric like satin or polyester so it flows nicely without weighing you down.
- If wearing the hood up, secure it to your wig with bobby pins to prevent it from slipping backward.
- Wear black or purple tights under the bodysuit for extra warmth and coverage in cool weather.
Raven costume FAQ
- What color is Raven's cloak?
- Raven's cloak is traditionally a deep indigo, dark purple, or navy blue, depending on the comic or animated adaptation.
- How do you make Raven's belt?
- You can make her belt by gluing large red plastic gems onto gold-painted flat wooden discs, then linking them together with a gold chain or attaching them to a gold belt.
- What makeup does Raven wear?
- Raven wears pale, almost greyish face makeup, dark purple or black lipstick, and a small red vertical diamond or circle gem on her forehead.
Did you know? Raven first appeared in DC Comics' DC Comics Presents #26 in 1980, co-created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez.