Caveman Costume
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The caveman costume is pure pop culture. Real Stone Age people wore tailored hides and furs, but the version everyone recognizes comes from early 1900s cartoons and films: a one-shoulder fur tunic, a club and a lot of grunting. It’s cheap, funny and works for a prehistoric party, a book unit or a last-minute Halloween.
What Makes It Work
The tunic is the whole costume. Cut a rectangle of faux fur or leopard-print fleece, fold it over one shoulder and tie it at the waist with a rope or a strip of leather. Fleece doesn’t fray, so you can cut ragged edges with no sewing.
Add a club. A foam one is safest; a cardboard tube wrapped in brown tape works in a pinch. A bone in the hair or a bone necklace is a classic touch.
Finish with wild, messy hair (tease it and skip the brush), a little brown eyeshadow smudged on the cheeks for dirt, and bare feet, sandals or fur boot covers. For the cavewoman version, the same tunic works as a short dress.
What People Get Wrong
A tunic that’s too neat. Ragged edges and messy hair are what make it read. The other miss is a real wooden club at a crowded party. Foam looks the same in photos.
Buy It or Build It?
Caveman costumes run $20 to $40. A yard of faux fur fleece costs about $10 to $15 and makes a better tunic. Foam clubs are $8 to $12.
Where to Buy
| Retailer | What they carry | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Costume kits, wigs and accessories | Shop on Amazon |
FAQ
How do I make a caveman costume?
Cut a rectangle of faux fur or leopard fleece, wear it over one shoulder, tie it with rope and carry a foam club. Mess up your hair.
What's a good cavewoman costume?
The same one-shoulder fur tunic worn as a short dress, plus a bone in the hair.
Is a caveman costume good for a group?
Yes. A whole Stone Age tribe, or pair it with a dinosaur.
What couples costume goes with a caveman?
A cavewoman, a dinosaur, or a woolly mammoth.
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See Also
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