Soul Evans Costume
Channel the cool, laid-back demon weapon from Soul Eater.
Soul Evans, the cool-headed demon weapon from the anime Soul Eater, is a favorite choice for anime fans and cosplayers. His signature look is defined by a bold yellow-and-black jacket, burgundy pants, and his iconic forehead band. This guide helps you easily recreate his effortless, rebellious style for your next convention or Halloween.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Soul Evans costume
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Yellow and Black Jacket
A varsity or bomber-style jacket split vertically or paneled in bright golden yellow and black, featuring a small circular soul emblem on the chest.
DIY: Use fabric paint or heat-transfer vinyl to add the black and yellow panels and the white soul emblem to a plain jacket.
Burgundy Pants
Burgundy or deep red slim-fit pants or jeans.
DIY: Use any dark red or maroon jeans you already own.
Soul Evans Headband
A thick black headband featuring a white and red emblem with a stylized eye design.
DIY: Paint the eye emblem onto a thick black sweatband using fabric paint.
Chunky Sneakers
Chunky sneakers or high-tops in black and orange or black and yellow.
DIY: Wear plain black sneakers and swap in bright orange or yellow laces.
Spiky White Wig
A short, spiky white or light silver wig styled with long bangs swept to one side.
DIY: Style your own hair with heavy-hold gel if it is long enough, or use temporary white hair spray.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the burgundy slim-fit pants and secure them with a simple black belt.
- 2
Layer a plain black t-shirt under the signature yellow-and-black paneled jacket.
- 3
Put on the chunky black sneakers, ensuring the laces are tied securely.
- 4
Carefully style and put on the spiky white wig, pulling the long bangs forward.
- 5
Place the black headband over the wig, positioning the eye emblem front and center on your forehead.
- 6
Adopt a relaxed, slouchy posture and a confident, slightly smug grin to match Soul's personality.
Makeup & hair
Style a short white wig into sharp, messy spikes using hairspray or wax, leaving long bangs that sweep across your face. Keep makeup simple with pale foundation and sharp, dark eyeliner to mimic the anime art style.
Soul Evans for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as Maka Albarn, carrying her signature giant scythe.
- group
- Form a Soul Eater team with Death the Kid, Black Star, and Tsubaki.
- kids
- Use a comfortable yellow zip-up hoodie and red sweatpants for a kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Opt for a relaxed-fit yellow and black bomber jacket and stretch-fit burgundy joggers for comfort.
Tips
- Use heavy-hold hairspray or spiking glue to keep the wig spikes sharp and gravity-defying all day.
- If you are attending a convention, wear comfortable insoles in the chunky sneakers as you will be walking a lot.
- Practice Soul's signature shark-toothed grin for photos, or use temporary tooth paint for a realistic effect.
Soul Evans costume FAQ
- What color are Soul Evans' pants?
- Soul Evans wears deep burgundy or maroon slim-fit pants in his primary outfit.
- How do I get Soul's shark teeth?
- You can use non-toxic black tooth paint to create gaps, or wear custom FX vampire fangs filed down to look serrated.
- What is on Soul Evans' headband?
- His black headband features a stylized emblem of a white and red eye with a small crown-like shape.
Did you know? Soul Evans' design, particularly his shark-like teeth and laid-back attitude, was heavily inspired by skateboarding culture and hip-hop fashion of the late 1990s and early 2000s.