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Dracula: a DIY Halloween costume made from clothes you already own, worn by Arlo, AI-generated model

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Dracula

A DIY Dracula costume for Hotel Transylvania is a black suit, a tall stand-up collar lined in red, a black cape with a fuchsia lining and a pair of card fangs. It is a good one to wear ahead of The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania, which Sony and Amazon MGM have scheduled for 8 October 2027. It costs about $18 and takes about 75 minutes.

TIME
75 min
COST
about $18
SKILL
Some cutting

What you need

  • A black jacket or blazer and black trousers
  • A white or light grey shirt
  • About 1 metre of black fabric for the cape
  • Red or fuchsia fabric, about 1 metre, for the cape lining and collar
  • Black card for the collar
  • White card for the fangs, and elastic
  • A dark red bow tie or cravat
  • Fabric glue or tape

How to make it

  1. 1

    Lay a sheet of black card on a table and cut two collar shapes, each about 20 cm tall and 25 cm wide at the base, with a pointed top.

  2. 2

    Cut matching pieces of red fabric, about 1 cm smaller, and glue to the front of each collar so the black forms a border.

  3. 3

    Tape each collar piece inside the neck of the jacket so it stands up on both sides of your neck.

  4. 4

    Cut a cape from black fabric about 100 cm long, with a gentle curve at the bottom. Line it with red or fuchsia fabric, glued along the edges.

  5. 5

    Attach the cape at the shoulders of the jacket with safety pins or tape from the inside.

  6. 6

    Cut two small curved fangs from white card, about 2 cm long, and glue them to a thin elastic loop or hold them with white tape on the outside of the lip. Do not put card in your mouth.

  7. 7

    Slick your hair back, put on the dark red bow tie and add dark shoes. Keep your own natural skin tone.

  8. 8

    Walk with a stately step and a wide, friendly smile.

Make it better

  • Keep the collar sharp and tall. It is the main shape that says Dracula.
  • Pin the cape from the inside so nothing shows on the outside of the jacket.
  • Smile wide. This version is a friendly dad, not a scary one.

Questions

How do I make a Dracula costume from clothes I already own?

Start with a black suit, add a tall red-lined card collar, a black cape with a fuchsia lining and a pair of card fangs. Nothing needs sewing.

What colours do I need for Dracula?

Black for the suit and cape, red or fuchsia for the lining, white for the fangs and shirt. A dark red bow tie completes it.

Is this an official Dracula costume?

No. It is a homemade, unofficial costume built from everyday clothes and craft supplies. We are not affiliated with the makers of the character.

Is this easy fancy dress for a party?

Yes. A black suit and a cape are quick to put on, and the collar can be made in under half an hour.

Unofficial. Dracula and the Hotel Transylvania names belong to their respective owners, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by them. The names are used only to describe this homemade parody costume.

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