Ron Weasley Costume
Channel Hogwarts' most loyal Gryffindor with signature robes and red hair.
Ron Weasley is the loyal, brave, and often humorous best friend of Harry Potter. Dressing up as Ron is a popular choice for fans of all ages because his look is instantly recognizable and highly customizable. The costume features classic Hogwarts Gryffindor school uniform elements, a magic wand, and Ron's signature ginger hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–120
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What you need for a Ron Weasley costume
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Gryffindor Robe
A black hooded wizard robe with a burgundy lining, wide sleeves, and the Gryffindor house crest patched on the left chest.
DIY: Use a plain black graduation robe and pin on a printed Gryffindor crest patch.
Gryffindor Knit Sweater
A charcoal grey V-neck knit sweater with burgundy and gold stripes along the neckline and cuffs.
DIY: Use a plain grey V-neck sweater and fabric paint to add burgundy and gold stripes to the collar.
White Dress Shirt and Tie
A standard white collared dress shirt paired with a diagonal burgundy and gold striped necktie.
DIY: Use a plain red tie and use gold fabric paint or tape to create diagonal stripes.
Grey Dress Pants
Standard charcoal grey or black straight-leg dress pants.
DIY: Any dark grey or black school uniform trousers will work.
Ron's Wand
A molded plastic or resin wand designed to look like light brown, textured wood with a natural, knobby handle.
DIY: Paint a thick wooden dowel or a real tree branch with brown acrylic paint and wrap hot glue around the handle for texture.
Orange-Red Wig
A short, shaggy, ginger-colored wig with messy bangs.
DIY: If you have light hair, use temporary orange hair color spray to get the signature Weasley shade.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white collared dress shirt and button it to the top.
- 2
Tie the burgundy and gold striped Gryffindor tie neatly around the collar.
- 3
Pull the grey V-neck knit sweater over the shirt, ensuring the tie and collar are visible at the neckline.
- 4
Put on the grey dress pants and wear dark brown or black dress shoes.
- 5
Style the ginger wig to look slightly messy and disheveled, then place it on your head.
- 6
Drape the Gryffindor robe over your shoulders and fasten the clasp at the collar.
- 7
Hold your wand in hand, ready to cast spells or face down spiders.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal, but you can add a few light brown faux freckles across the bridge of the nose and cheeks using an eyebrow pencil. Style the ginger hair or wig to look slightly messy and uncombed, fitting Ron's casual attitude.
Ron Weasley for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Hermione Granger in her school uniform, or Harry Potter complete with round glasses and a scar.
- group
- Form the Golden Trio with Harry and Hermione, or gather a group of Weasleys in matching hand-knitted 'R' and 'H' sweaters.
- kids
- Available as a comfortable jumpsuit with printed robe details, or a soft-sculpted uniform set.
- Plus size
- Look for robes with generous sizing and wide sleeves, and opt for a stretch-knit sweater for a comfortable fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small Gryffindor striped scarf or a miniature black cape.
Tips
- Carry a plush Scabbers the rat in your pocket as a fun, character-specific prop.
- If you want a fun alternative look, wear a chunky maroon knit sweater with a gold 'R' knitted onto the front instead of the school uniform.
- Keep your wand handy for photos, and practice a slightly worried or bewildered facial expression to match Ron's classic look.
Ron Weasley costume FAQ
- What kind of wand does Ron Weasley have?
- Ron's most famous wand is made of willow with a unicorn hair core, appearing as a light brown, slightly curved wooden wand with a textured handle.
- How do I make a DIY Ron Weasley sweater?
- Take a plain maroon knit crewneck sweater and use gold yarn to stitch a large, block-letter 'R' onto the center chest, mimicking Mrs. Weasley's hand-knit Christmas sweaters.
- What shoes should I wear with a Ron Weasley costume?
- Simple black or dark brown leather school shoes or dress shoes work best to complete the Hogwarts uniform.
Did you know? Rupert Grint actually rapped for his audition tape to secure the role of Ron Weasley, performing an original rap about how much he wanted the part.