What kind of tracksuit does Vector wear?

Vector wears a bright orange, high-collared athletic tracksuit with white stripes running down the sleeves and pant legs.

How do you make Vector's piranha gun?

You can paint a toy water gun blue and grey, then hot-glue a small plastic or plush piranha to the front nozzle.

Is a Vector costume comfortable for Halloween?

Yes, it is one of the most comfortable costumes available because it consists entirely of a standard athletic tracksuit and sneakers.

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Vector Costume

Commit crimes with both direction and magnitude in this orange tracksuit.

Vector, the nerdy supervillain from Despicable Me, is a fan-favorite costume choice thanks to his hilarious arrogance and unforgettable style. The look centers around his signature bright orange tracksuit, thick black glasses, and a bowl cut. It is a comfortable, instantly recognizable outfit that is perfect for parties, conventions, and group themes.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $30–75

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Orange tracksuit
A bright orange, zip-up athletic jacket and matching pants with white stripes down the sides.
DIY: Buy a plain orange tracksuit and use white fabric tape or fabric paint to add stripes down the sleeves and legs.
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Black-rimmed glasses
Thick, square-shaped black plastic glasses with clear lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of a pair of cheap black plastic sunglasses.
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Brown bowl cut wig
A short, straight brown wig styled into a blunt, rounded bowl cut.
DIY: Trim a standard short brown wig straight across the forehead and sides using hair shears.
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White sneakers
Clean, simple white athletic shoes or tennis shoes.
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Toy piranha gun
A blue and grey toy blaster gun, ideally decorated with a toy fish or piranha at the barrel.
DIY: Paint a large water gun blue and grey, then hot-glue a printed paper cutout or a small plastic toy piranha to the front.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the orange tracksuit pants and pull them up to your waist.
2
Put on the matching orange tracksuit jacket and zip it up completely to the collar.
3
Secure your hair under a wig cap, then place the brown bowl cut wig on your head, adjusting the bangs so they sit just above your eyebrows.
4
Put on the thick black-rimmed glasses.
5
Lace up a pair of clean white sneakers.
6
Grab your toy piranha gun or a plush squid as your villainous prop.
7
Strike Vector's signature pelvic-thrusting pose to bring the character to life.

Makeup & hair

No makeup is required for this look. The hair is the key element: wear a brown wig styled into a perfectly round, blunt bowl cut that covers the ears and sits straight across the forehead.

Vector for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Gru wearing his signature grey striped scarf, or Lucy Wilde in her turquoise trench coat.
group: Form a Despicable Me group with Gru, Vector, and several friends dressed as Minions in yellow shirts and denim overalls.
kids: Kids can wear a miniature orange tracksuit and matching black glasses for an adorable, lightweight villain costume.
Plus size: Look for tracksuits made of polyester-spandex blends with elastic waistbands for a comfortable, flexible fit.
pet: Dress a small dog in a tiny orange sweater to match your tracksuit.

Tips

Choose a tracksuit made of polyester or shiny athletic fabric to mimic the movie's CGI animation texture.
Keep the jacket zipped all the way up to the chin to maintain Vector's nerdy, high-collared silhouette.
If you cannot find a toy piranha gun, carrying a coconut or a keyboard/keytar makes for an excellent alternative prop.

Vector costume FAQ

What kind of tracksuit does Vector wear?: Vector wears a bright orange, high-collared athletic tracksuit with white stripes running down the sleeves and pant legs.
How do you make Vector's piranha gun?: You can paint a toy water gun blue and grey, then hot-glue a small plastic or plush piranha to the front nozzle.
Is a Vector costume comfortable for Halloween?: Yes, it is one of the most comfortable costumes available because it consists entirely of a standard athletic tracksuit and sneakers.

Did you know? Vector's real name is Victor Perkins, and his father is Mr. Perkins, the intimidating president of the Bank of Evil.