Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Costume
Solve mysteries in style with this iconic, comfortable cartoon duo costume.
Shaggy Rogers and his loyal Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, are the ultimate mystery-solving duo from the classic Hanna-Barbera franchise. People love this pairing because it is incredibly comfortable, instantly recognizable, and perfect for best friends, couples, or parents and kids. The look features Shaggy's signature retro casual wear alongside Scooby's classic brown coat and blue collar.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–90
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What you need for a Shaggy and Scooby-Doo costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Shaggy and Scooby-Doo costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Green V-neck t-shirt
A loose-fitting, light green or lime green short-sleeved V-neck t-shirt.
DIY: Use an oversized plain green t-shirt and cut a slight V into the collar.
Maroon bell-bottom pants
Loose-fitting, retro-style maroon or dark red bell-bottom trousers or corduroys.
DIY: Use standard maroon scrubs or loose-fitting burgundy sweatpants.
Shaggy wig and goatee
A shaggy, dusty-brown medium-length wig and a matching brown faux-hair goatee.
DIY: Style your own medium-length brown hair messily and use a brown eyeliner pencil to draw a sparse goatee.
Black slip-on shoes
Simple black canvas slip-ons or classic black loafers.
DIY: Any plain black sneakers or dark casual shoes you already own.
Scooby-Doo plush or costume
A plush Scooby-Doo stuffed animal for a solo Shaggy, or a full brown dog onesie for a partner.
DIY: Wear a brown hoodie, attach felt dog ears to the hood, and add a blue collar made of ribbon.
Teal dog collar with SD tag
A bright teal or blue collar featuring a gold, diamond-shaped tag with the initials 'SD' in red.
DIY: Cut a diamond shape out of yellow cardboard, write 'SD' in red marker, and attach it to a blue ribbon.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Shaggy and Scooby-Doo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the loose-fitting light green V-neck t-shirt.
- 2
Slip into the maroon bell-bottom pants, ensuring they sit comfortably and have a relaxed, retro hang.
- 3
Put on the shaggy brown wig, shaking it out to create a messy, unkempt cartoon look.
- 4
Apply the adhesive brown goatee to your chin, or draw a few sparse chin hairs using a brown makeup pencil.
- 5
Put on the plain black slip-on shoes.
- 6
If dressing up as a duo, have your partner put on the Scooby-Doo onesie and the teal collar.
- 7
If going solo, carry the Scooby-Doo plush toy under your arm as your trusty sidekick.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal. Use a brown eyebrow or eyeliner pencil to draw a few light, scattered freckles and a sparse, patchy goatee on the chin. Shake out the wig so it looks messy and windblown.
Shaggy and Scooby-Doo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Shaggy in the green shirt and maroon pants, while the partner wears a plush Scooby-Doo onesie with a teal collar.
- group
- Combine with Fred (white sweater, orange ascot), Daphne (purple dress, green scarf), and Velma (orange turtleneck, red skirt) for the full Mystery Inc. gang.
- kids
- A green tee and maroon sweatpants for Shaggy, paired with a cozy zip-up Scooby-Doo toddler onesie.
- Plus size
- Both the loose-fit green t-shirt and elastic-waist maroon pants or scrubs offer a very comfortable, flexible fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a simple teal collar with a gold 'SD' tag to make them the perfect Scooby-Doo companion.
Tips
- Carry a box of 'Scooby Snacks' (you can print a custom label and wrap it around a box of graham crackers) as a fun, functional prop.
- This is one of the most comfortable costumes for cold weather; you can easily layer thermal underwear beneath the loose pants and t-shirt.
- Practice Shaggy's iconic catchphrases like 'Zoinks!' and his signature nervous chuckle for photos.
Shaggy and Scooby-Doo costume FAQ
- What color are Shaggy's pants and shirt?
- Shaggy wears a light green, loose-fitting V-neck t-shirt and maroon (or dark brownish-red) bell-bottom pants.
- How do you make a DIY Scooby-Doo collar?
- Cut a diamond shape out of yellow craft foam or cardboard, paint a blue border and the red letters 'SD' in the center, and secure it to a strip of teal ribbon or a cheap blue dog collar.
- Is this costume suitable for cold weather?
- Yes, the loose-fitting nature of Shaggy's clothes makes it very easy to wear warm base layers underneath without ruining the silhouette.
Did you know? Shaggy's real name is Norville Rogers, and his iconic voice and personality were originally inspired by the beatnik character Maynard G. Krebs from the late 1950s sitcom 'The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis'.