Lucy Wilde Costume Guide (Despicable Me)

Published 2023-10-06 · Updated 2026-11-02

Lucy Wilde is the Anti-Villain League agent who recruits Gru in Despicable Me 2 (2013) and marries him by the end of it, voiced by Kristen Wiig. Her signature outfit is a long-sleeved teal dress worn with a light scarf, black tights and black heels, topped with a bright orange-red bob flipped out at the ends. She's armed with a lipstick taser, which is the best prop in the franchise.

It's a cheap, comfortable costume that most people recognise from the hair and the colour alone, and it's one half of a great couples costume: our Gru guide covers the grey scarf, black jacket and bald head. Add Minions in yellow and denim for a group.

At a glance

Difficulty: Easy
Rough budget: $35–$75
Time to put on: 10 minutes
What people recognise first: Orange flipped bob + teal dress

What you need

Teal long-sleeve knee-length dress — A blue-green teal, fitted at the top with a slight A-line skirt. A turtleneck or high neck is closest to her design.
Lightweight scarf — Draped loosely around the neck. Lucy's is a simple, thin scarf; a black or dark one keeps the focus on the dress.
Black opaque tights — Opaque, not sheer.
Black pointed heels — Low to mid heel. She runs a lot in them, so pick comfortable ones.
Orange-red flipped bob wig — Chin-length with the ends curled outward. If the wig is straight, set the ends with a curling iron on low heat (synthetic-safe).
Lipstick taser prop — A large lipstick tube or an oversized lipstick prop. Add a little silver tape at the top for the 'taser' end.
Black belt (optional) — A thin belt at the waist helps define the silhouette if your dress is loose.

How to put it together

Outfit

Put on the tights, then the teal dress and the belt if you're using one.
Drape the scarf loosely around the neck with one end over the shoulder.
Add the black heels.

Hair and face

Pin your hair flat and fit the wig, with the fringe swept to one side and the ends flipping out.
Lucy's makeup is simple: a touch of blush, defined lashes and a coral or red lip.

Props and poses

Carry the lipstick taser and brandish it in photos; her best gag is zapping Gru with it on their first meeting.
She's eager and a little awkward. Big smile, wide eyes and an enthusiastic wave are in character.

About the character

Lucy Wilde first appears in Despicable Me 2, where the Anti-Villain League sends her to bring Gru in to help track down a stolen mutagen. Over the film she goes from tasing him to becoming his partner, and they marry at the end; in Despicable Me 3 and 4 she is stepmother to Margo, Edith and Agnes and an agent in her own right.

Kristen Wiig voices her with a mix of competence and nervous energy that made her an immediate favourite, and the design, red flipped hair against a teal dress, is one of the most distinctive in the Illumination films. That colour contrast is why the costume reads from across a room.

Frequently asked questions

What colour is Lucy Wilde's dress?

Teal, a blue-green, in a long-sleeved knee-length cut, worn with a scarf, black tights and black heels. Her hair is a bright orange-red bob flipped out at the ends.

What is Lucy Wilde's weapon?

A lipstick taser. She zaps Gru with it in their first scene. An oversized lipstick prop is the easiest version to carry.

What should Gru wear for a couples costume?

A black zip jacket, a grey striped scarf, dark trousers, black boots and a bald cap with a long nose if you want to go all the way. Our Gru guide has the full breakdown.

Can I make a Lucy Wilde costume from my own wardrobe?

Mostly. If you own a teal dress, black tights and heels, you only need the wig and a lipstick prop. The hair colour is what people recognise, so don't skip the wig.