What do I need to dress up as Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad?

You need a red-and-blue satin bomber jacket, a 'Daddy's Lil Monster' t-shirt, split red-and-blue sequin shorts, fishnet tights, a studded belt, and a prop baseball bat.

How do I style my hair for a Suicide Squad Harley Quinn costume?

Style your hair into high, curled pigtails. Use temporary hair spray to color the ends of the right pigtail pink/red and the left pigtail blue.

Is the Suicide Squad costume suitable for cold weather?

The classic Harley Quinn look is quite revealing. To stay warm, swap the booty shorts for full-length red and blue metallic leggings or wear thick nude tights under your fishnets.

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Suicide Squad Costume

Assemble your squad of DC's most notorious anti-heroes this Halloween.

Dressing up as the Suicide Squad is a popular choice for groups, couples, and solo cosplayers who want to channel DC Comics' most famous anti-heroes. While the team features many members, the most iconic look is inspired by Harley Quinn's red-and-blue aesthetic from the 2016 film. This guide focuses on assembling Harley Quinn's signature look, while providing options to build out the rest of your villainous crew.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $40–120

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Property of Joker Jacket
A satin-style bomber jacket split vertically down the middle, with red on one side and blue on the other, featuring gold lettering on the back.
DIY: Use a fabric marker or gold paint to write 'Property of Joker' on the back of a split red and blue bomber jacket.
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Daddy's Lil Monster Shirt
A white, short-sleeved t-shirt with a red collar and three-quarter sleeves, featuring a distressed 'Daddy's Lil Monster' print across the chest.
DIY: Buy a plain white raglan shirt with red sleeves, crop it, and write the text using a black fabric marker.
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Sequined Booty Shorts
Micro-shorts split vertically, with one side metallic blue and the other side metallic red.
DIY: Cut a pair of metallic red and blue leggings in half and sew them together to make split-color shorts.
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Studded Belt
A black faux-leather belt adorned with gold pyramid studs and a prominent gold buckle.
DIY: Add gold pyramid studs to a plain black belt.
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Fishnet Tights
Black, wide-mesh fishnet pantyhose worn under the shorts.
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Inflatable Baseball Bat
A light-colored baseball bat prop featuring 'Good Night' written in cursive, surrounded by scribbled text.
DIY: Use a plastic toy baseball bat and write 'Good Night' and other scribbles on it with a black marker.
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How to put it together

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Put on the black fishnet tights first, pulling them up to your waist.
2
Slip on the split red-and-blue sequined booty shorts over the fishnets.
3
Put on the cropped 'Daddy's Lil Monster' t-shirt, tucking it slightly if needed.
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Thread the black-and-gold studded belt through the shorts or wear it slung low on your hips.
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Put on the satin red-and-blue bomber jacket, leaving it unzipped to show off the t-shirt.
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Finish the look by carrying the 'Good Night' baseball bat prop.

Makeup & hair

Part your hair down the middle and tie it into high pigtails, spraying the left tip blue and the right tip pink/red. Apply pale foundation, smudged red eyeshadow on the right eye, smudged blue eyeshadow on the left eye, bright red lipstick, and draw a small black heart on your right cheekbone.

Suicide Squad for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair Harley Quinn with Jared Leto's Joker, featuring a purple faux-alligator trench coat, green hair, and temporary face tattoos.
group: Assemble the full team with Deadshot (red tactical gear and eye scope), El Diablo (varsity jacket and face paint), and Captain Boomerang.
kids: A kid-friendly version swaps the booty shorts for matching red and blue leggings or a tutu.
Plus size: Opt for a high-waisted version of the red and blue shorts or comfortable split-color leggings for a secure fit.
pet: Dress your dog in a simple red-and-blue pet tee with 'Daddy's Lil Monster' printed on the back.

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Suicide squad costume: Assemble the full team with Deadshot (red tactical gear and eye scope), El Diablo (varsity jacket and face paint), and Captain Boomerang.

Tips

Wear comfortable black-and-white high-top sneakers or wedge boots if you plan to walk around.
Use temporary hair color spray outdoors to avoid staining your bathroom tiles.
Set your smudged makeup with setting spray so it looks intentionally messy but doesn't rub off on your clothes.