Minion Costumes: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Ideas

Minion Costumes for All Ages

Minion Costumes are fun and adorable for any age and with the summer release of Despicable ME, now is the best time to go for it.

From Stuart to Kevin, and Dave to Bob, we’ve got the perfect Minion costume for you.

Whether you’re a fan of the Despicable Me movies or just love the Minions because they’re so funny, we’ve got you covered.

Our family did the Despicable Me theme for our church trunk-or-treat and it was one of our favorites so far! My sweet youngest daughter made the perfect little minion! This theme makes for perfect Family Halloween costumes.

So, let’s jump into our top Minion costume ideas for all ages.

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Popular Minion Characters

When it comes to Halloween costumes, dressing up as a Minion is always a hit. But with so many lovable characters from Despicable Me, how do you choose? Here are some of the most popular Minion characters that are perfect for kids and adults. These would also make great Trio Halloween costumes.

Stuart: Known for his single eye and mischievous grin, Stuart is one of the most recognizable Minions. His costume is easy to replicate with a pair of goggles and a yellow jumpsuit.
Kevin: Tall and slender, Kevin is the Minion with a love for bananas. His costume might be a bit more challenging, but with a yellow jumpsuit and a banana-shaped accessory, you’ll nail the look.
Bob: The smallest of the Minion trio, Bob is absolutely adorable. His costume is simple to create with a yellow jumpsuit and a pair of goggles.
Dave: Dave is a bit of a wild card, known for his love of playing the drums. His costume is similar to Stuart’s, with a yellow jumpsuit and goggles, but you can add a drum accessory to complete the look.

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Our Despicable Me family costume, my boys were gru and El macho, mom (me) Vector, dad was Dr. Nefario- other kiddos minions and Lucy

Group Costume Ideas

Group costume ideas are a fantastic way to make your Halloween party or costume contest even more fun. With the summer release of Despicable Me 4, I think this is going to be on the list of the top Halloween costumes for 2025.

Minion Army: Gather a group of friends and transform into an army of Minions. Everyone can wear the classic yellow overalls and goggles. Add fun accessories like banana props or Minion-themed hats.
Despicable Me Family: Why not dress up as the entire Despicable Me family? Include Gru, Lucy, and the girls in your group costume. Add Gru’s signature scarf and the girls’ outfits to bring it all together.
Minion Mayhem: Embrace the Minions’ mischievous personalities with a Minion Mayhem theme. Dress up in different colored overalls and bring along props like water guns or silly string to add to the chaos.
Banana Bonanza: Take your Minion costumes to the next level with a Banana Bonanza theme. Dress up as Minions and incorporate banana-themed accessories like banana costumes, hats, or props.

Types of Minion Costumes

For a DIY minion - use pipe cleaners for their hair.

Adult Minion Costumes

Channel your inner Minion with our adult Minion costumes, complete with overalls and goggles.
There are also nflatable Minion costumes for adults, because who doesn’t love a good laugh?

My sweet girl as a minion for our church trunk-or-treat

Kids Minion Costumes

There are Minion costumes for boys and girls, including onesies and dresses.

There are loads of costumes out there that are comfortable and easy to wear, making them perfect for trick-or-treating and Halloween parties.

There are also plenty of girls’ Minion costumes that are so fun. My daughter rocked a minion dress the year we did Despicable Me.

cut out arm holes to create your DIY costume

Make your own DIY Minion goggles for your own little Minion! It couldn't be easier. She traced the dimensions of the googles with felt, then cut it out with scissors — Cute DIY minion! Source: Source: The Scrap Shoppe blog

DIY Minion Costume Tutorial

Make your own Minion costume at home with a couple of items – it doesn’t take much so I think this also makes for fantastic last-minute Halloween costumes.

You can make the goggles using everyday materials like mason jar lids and tape. See the tutorial here from The Scrap Shoppe Blog.

You can cut out the shape of googly eyes and put those in the goggles or put the goggles over your own eyes. You could also use these as aviator goggles for an Amelia Earhart costume. Bonus points!

Materials:

Yellow shirt or bodysuit
Blue overalls or denim fabric
Black gloves
Black boots or shoes
Goggles (can be made from cardboard or plastic)
Hot glue gun or fabric glue
Scissors

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Create the Minion Shirt:

Grab a yellow shirt or bodysuit for the base of your costume. If you’re using fabric, cut and sew it into a form-fitting shirt or tunic.

2. Make the Overalls:

Use blue denim or blue fabric to create the Minion’s signature overalls. If you don’t have an actual pair of overalls, cut out a piece of blue fabric and create suspenders (you can sew or use fabric glue for the straps).

3. Add the Goggles:

Cut out two circles from cardboard or plastic to create the goggle lenses.
Attach the lenses with a black band (you can use elastic or tape to wrap them together).

4. Add Minion Eyes:

If you want to go all out, you can create large, cartoonish eyes around the goggle lenses using white fabric and black paint to outline the iris and pupil.

5. Minion Gloves and Shoes:

For the gloves: Use black gloves or mittens.
For the shoes: Wear a pair of black boots.

Add a bit of style to your minion look. We realized this theme is a blast!

Minion Costume Accessories

Take your Minion costume to the next level with accessories, including goggles, hats, and wigs.
There are also Minion costume props, like bananas and fart guns,.

Other Despicable Me Characters to Dress As For Halloween

Gru has a signature style, dark jacket and pants and the scarf of course!

Gru

Gru from Despicable Me is a quirky, lovable villain with a distinct look—his tall, pointy nose, bald head, and striped scarf make him instantly recognizable, which is why dressing as him for Halloween is a fun and playful choice! My son nailed his Gru costume the year we did this.

Lucy Wilde

If you’ve decided to include Lucy Wilde in the clan, good choice! Dressing as Lucy is a blast because her bold, fun personality and colorful, quirky style make for an instantly recognizable Halloween costume! My daughter rocked her Lucy Wilde costume the year we did this.

The Girls

Dressing as the girls from Despicable Me is a perfect choice for Halloween because their sweet, spunky personalities and cute, colorful outfits make for an easy and fun group costume!

The head villian figure in the first film. Imagine a goofy orange suit wearing semi-genius who likes to serve up a ton of humor.

Vector

He’s my favorite villain. I loved dressing as Vector for our family Despicable Me costume theme. Dress as Vector from Despicable Me for with an orange jumpsuit, oversized glasses, and bowl cut hair style.

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Conclusion

Whether you’re going solo as a Minion or teaming up with friends for a whole crew of yellow cuties, dressing up as a Minion is always a fun choice!

With their signature goggles, goofy personalities, and endless charm, Minions never fail to steal the show. This is also the perfect theme for a Trunk-or-treat.

So, grab some yellow fabric, a hot glue gun, and glue stick, and get ready light up the room this Halloween.

Erica Fox

Hi I’m Erica! TV news anchor and mom to 4 littles. I’m obsessed with creating those “wow” moments in life through crafting at home, cool travel adventures and special celebrations with loved ones. Thanks for joining me on this adventure!