Devil Costume
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The devil costume is a little mischievous, a little dramatic, and extremely easy. Red, horns, a tail. Done. It also pairs perfectly with an angel, which is why it shows up at so many couples parties.
What Makes It Work
Horns are the must-have. A pair of red or black horns on a headband that matches your hair, so the band disappears. Bigger isn’t always better. Medium horns that sit naturally look the most polished.
Then go all in on red, or do red and black. A red dress, a red suit, a black outfit with a red cape, all work. A pointed tail is the second most recognizable piece, and a pitchfork is a fun prop if you don’t mind carrying it.
Makeup can be glam (red lips, sharp winged liner) or full face, with red skin and dark contoured cheekbones.
What People Get Wrong
Horns on a bright plastic band that clashes with your hair. Everyone sees the band. Pin it down or pick one in your hair color. And if you’re doing full red face paint, use a water-activated one, because cream red stains everything it touches.
Buy It or Build It?
Horns and tail sets run about $10 to $20. Full kits are about $25 to $60. If you own anything red, buy the horns and tail and skip the kit.
Where to Buy
| Retailer | What they carry | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Costume kits, wigs and accessories | Shop on Amazon |
FAQ
What goes with a devil costume for couples?
An angel is the classic match. A priest, a nun or a cartoon “good conscience” are funnier options.
How do I make devil horns stay on?
Use a thin headband in your hair color and bobby-pin it in place on both sides. Some horns attach with clips or spirit gum directly to the head.
Can a devil costume be scary instead of cute?
Sure. Go with dark red or black skin, cracked-skin makeup, bigger ram-style horns and black contact lenses for a much darker demon.
Is a devil costume okay for kids?
Plenty of parents go with a cute red devil onesie with soft horns. It’s one of the top pet costumes too.
Next up: Angel Costume
See Also
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