Bumblebee Costume

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What Makes It Work

The stripes do the heavy lifting. A yellow and black striped top, dress or onesie. Wide stripes read better from a distance than thin ones. A puffy, rounded body looks extra cute for little kids.

Next, the wings. Small sheer or white wings on elastic straps. They don’t need to be big, since bee wings are tiny compared to the body.

The antenna headband finishes the head, with little black or yellow pom-poms on springs so they bob when you move. Black leggings, black shoes and maybe a tiny stinger at the back complete it. For adults, a yellow and black outfit with wings and antennae works without a full suit.

What People Get Wrong

Stripes that are too thin or too many colors. It starts to look like a referee or a candy wrapper. Stick to wide yellow and black bands. For babies, avoid wings with hard wire edges and check that the headband doesn’t pinch.

Buy It or Build It?

Kids’ and baby bee costumes run about $15 to $35. Wings and antenna sets run about $10 to $15. A striped shirt you already own plus a wing set works for adults.

Where to Buy

Next up: Pumpkin Costume

See Also

SnowmanAll white, black buttons, a scarf and a carrot noseDinosaurScales, spikes and a big tail, or the famous inflatable T. rexSkeletonBlack bodysuit with white bones and skull face paint