Mikaela Reid Dead By Daylight Costume Guide

What You’ll Need

Mikaela Reid’s default survivor appearance blends modern bohemian streetwear with subtle occult touches. Her outfit relies heavily on layered dark garments—a fitted halter top beneath a long-sleeved shrug, sleek faux-leather bottoms, and distinctive headwear—giving her a relaxed, practical silhouette suited for running through the Fog.

Because most of her core pieces are based on real-world contemporary fashion, putting this costume together focuses largely on finding the right cuts and textures. The challenge comes down to balancing the layered top and getting the signature accessories positioned correctly so the character is distinct rather than looking like standard festival wear.

Hat, Hair, and Glasses

The wide-brim black hat sits fairly straight across the crown, featuring a flat top rather than a creased fedora pinch. If your wig has substantial volume, measure the inner circumference of the hat beforehand. A stiff wool or felt finish holds the flat brim shape best without flopping downward over your eyes during movement.

Her hair is voluminous, reddish-auburn, and falls in loose, slightly messy waves past her shoulders. Round, thin-rimmed black frames sit close to her face beneath the brim. If you wear prescription lenses, you can swap in clear non-magnified lenses or work with your everyday frames if they match the circular shape.

Top Layering and Proportions

Mikaela’s upper body uses two separate black pieces that create an intentional cutout effect. The base is a high-neck halter crop top that leaves the shoulders and upper back bare. Over this, she wears an ultra-cropped bolero shrug with fitted long sleeves that covers only the arms and upper chest line.

Matching the black shades and fabric sheen between the halter top and the shrug keeps the two pieces feeling intentional together. Cotton-spandex or ribbed knit blends work best here, offering enough stretch to stay snug while remaining breathable if you are wearing the outfit for long hours.

Bottoms and Footwear

For pants, high-waisted black faux-leather leggings provide the tight, slightly reflective finish seen in-game. Matte or semi-gloss pleather matches her aesthetic better than high-shine patent vinyl, which tends to stick to itself and trap excessive heat.

Sturdy black lace-up combat boots anchor the lower half. The leggings tuck straight into the boot shafts without bunching excessively at the ankles. A low heel with a rugged lug sole keeps the look grounded and practical for walking across convention halls.

Waist Belts and Jewelry Accents

The waistline features a layered belt arrangement. Start with a simple black skinny leather belt secured through the waistband with an oval plate buckle. Draped slightly looser over the top is a silver chain belt, resting at an angle along one hip to add metallic contrast against the dark background.

Her smaller accessories lean into a minimalist, occult-adjacent style. A slender gold bar pendant hangs around her neck, resting near the collar of the halter. On the wrists, a stack of slim black bangles adds weight to the cuffs without interfering with hand movement.

Carrying a Totem Prop

While Mikaela’s outfit works on its own, carrying a totem ties the costume directly to her Dead by Daylight gameplay. In the game, her perks revolve around blessing totems, making a bone-and-stick prop immediately identifiable to fellow players.

A lightweight replica made from high-density EVA foam skulls or 3D-printed resin keeps the prop easy to carry throughout a full day. Bundle the skull cluster with rough jute twine and small dowels painted to resemble dry wood, ensuring the central binding is reinforced internally so it withstands being held or rested against your hip.