Pumpkin Costume
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The pumpkin is the number one pet costume in national surveys and a top pick for babies and kids too. It’s round, it’s orange, it’s adorable, and it works from Halloween right through Thanksgiving.
What Makes It Work
The body is a round orange tunic or onesie, puffed out with a little stuffing so it looks like a pumpkin and not just an orange shirt. Vertical seams or darker orange lines down the front add the ridges.
On top, a green stem hat, ideally with a curly vine or a leaf. That one small piece turns an orange ball into a pumpkin.
Green leggings or tights finish it. For an older kid or adult, add a jack-o’-lantern face in black felt on the front, or do a jack-o’-lantern face with makeup.
What People Get Wrong
A flat orange shirt with no shape. It just looks like an orange shirt. Some stuffing or a hoop at the waist gives it that round pumpkin shape. For pets, check that the costume doesn’t cover the eyes or slow them down.
Buy It or Build It?
Baby, kid and pet pumpkin costumes run about $15 to $35. Adult pumpkin tunics run about $20 to $40. A stuffed orange sweatshirt plus a felt stem hat is an easy DIY.
Where to Buy
| Retailer | What they carry | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Costume kits, wigs and accessories | Shop on Amazon |
FAQ
How do I make a DIY pumpkin costume?
Stuff an oversized orange sweatshirt with tissue paper or fiberfill, cinch the bottom with elastic, draw ridges with a marker and add a green felt stem hat.
Can my dog wear a pumpkin costume?
Yes, it’s one of the most popular pet costumes. Pick one that leaves the legs and face free.
Can I wear a pumpkin costume for Thanksgiving?
Sure. Skip the jack-o’-lantern face and it works as a harvest costume for fall events and Thanksgiving.
What's a good group costume with a pumpkin?
A pumpkin patch: several pumpkins, a scarecrow and a farmer.
Next up: Scarecrow Costume
See Also
Free: The Last-Minute Costume Cheat Sheet
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