Browse through all of the 101 Dalmatians character costumes and cosplay guides. Walt Disney’s 1961 animated classic, based on Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel, follows songwriting owner Roger Radcliffe, his wife Anita and their dalmatians Pongo and Perdita, whose puppies are dognapped by the fur-obsessed Cruella de Vil. For a memorable Halloween look, cosplay Cruella in a two-tone wig, a black dress and dramatic red lipstick, or go understated as Anita in a tailored two-piece suit, cloche hat and round glasses. Roger, Horace Badun and the Cruella-de-Vil-Wears-Prada mashup round out an easy group theme. Every guide below breaks the costume into a kit list you can shop in one place.
Cruella de Vil is Disney’s most gloriously wicked villain, and her look is instantly recognisable. Pull on the two-tone black-and-white wig and a sleek black dress, then layer a warm fur coat over the top for that over-the-top 1960s silhouette. Elbow-length satin gloves, red pumps, grey tights, crystal earrings and bold red lipstick complete the ensemble, while a plush dalmatian makes the perfect prop. It steals the show as a solo cosplay or the centrepiece of a family group theme.
Anita Radcliffe is the warm, put-together heart of 101 Dalmatians, and her look is an easy, elegant 1960s costume. Start with an olive two-piece suit over a light sage collared blouse, then add an olive cloche hat with a yellow flower pin and a deep purple neck scarf. Round black clear-lens glasses and a ginger orange bob wig finish the character, with low-heel pumps and a blank black book as props. It works on its own or beside a Cruella cosplay. Shop the whole look in the guide below.
Cosplaying Cruella de Vil is one of the boldest looks you can wear, and it is surprisingly simple to build. The character is defined by contrast: black and white, fur and spikes, sharp tailoring and dramatic red lips. Start with a two-tone wig and a fitted black dress, then add a fur coat, elbow-length gloves and red pumps for the full 1960s villain silhouette. Anita’s olive suit and cloche hat make a quieter but equally recognisable companion costume, while Roger’s sweater vest or Horace’s flat cap and long coat round out a group theme. Add a plush dalmatian as a prop and the look is complete for Halloween.
Everything you need to know about building a 101 Dalmatians costume, from Cruella de Vil’s two-tone wig and fur coat to Anita Radcliffe’s olive suit, Roger’s sweater vest and Horace Badun’s flat cap.
Cruella de Vil wears a two-tone black-and-white wig, a fitted black dress or sharp tailored suit, a fur coat, elbow-length satin gloves, red lipstick, crystal earrings, grey tights and red pumps. A plush dalmatian works as the finishing prop.
Start with a two-tone black-and-white wig and a plain black dress, then add a fur coat, red gloves and red lipstick. Grey tights and red pumps complete the look, and a toy dalmatian makes the character instantly clear.
The Cruella look is high-glamour 1960s fashion villainy: monochrome black and white, luxe fur, sharp tailoring and bold red accents. Contrast and drama matter more than any single garment.
Yes – Anita Radcliffe is an elegant, easy companion costume. Wear an olive two-piece suit over a light sage blouse with an olive cloche hat, round black clear-lens glasses and a ginger orange bob wig to match the 1961 film.
Roger’s look is relaxed mid-century: a pale yellow oxford shirt under a coffee brown v-neck sweater vest, olive casual trousers and dark tan oxford shoes. It is a low-effort, high-recognition costume for fans who want to skip the fur.
The must-have accessories are the two-tone wig, elbow-length red or black satin gloves, oversized sunglasses, a structured handbag and bright red lipstick. Crystal earrings and a cigarette holder round out the classic silhouette.
Cruella’s signature hair is parted down the middle and split into two colours: one half jet black, the other bright white. A ready-made two-tone wig is the quickest way to copy it, and it is the detail that sells the costume fastest.
Yes – 101 Dalmatians is made for group dressing. Pair a Cruella with Anita and Roger Radcliffe, or add Horace Badun, and the whole cast is covered. Matching dalmatian-print pieces tie the group together.
Alongside Cruella de Vil, you can dress as Anita Radcliffe, Roger Radcliffe and Horace Badun, all of which have step-by-step guides here. The Cruella-de-Vil-Wears-Prada mashup offers a fashion-editor twist on the villain.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians is Walt Disney’s 17th animated feature, released on January 25, 1961 and based on Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians. It follows Roger and Anita Radcliffe and their dalmatians Pongo and Perdita, whose fifteen puppies are dognapped by the fur-obsessed fashion villain Cruella de Vil, aided by the hapless henchmen Horace and Jasper Badun. Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske and Wolfgang Reitherman, it was a huge commercial success and remains a Disney favourite. The 1996 live-action remake starring Glenn Close and the 2021 prequel Cruella, with Emma Stone, kept the character in the spotlight and still drive costume demand today.
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