Acorn Costume
Go nuts this Halloween with a cozy, nature-inspired acorn costume.
The acorn costume is a charming, nature-themed look that is perfect for autumn festivals, school plays, and Halloween. It is a highly popular choice for couples when paired with a squirrel costume. The look typically consists of a textured brown cap resembling an acorn cupule and a smooth, rounded brown body representing the nut.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Acorn costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Acorn costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown beanie or beret
A textured knit brown or tan beanie to serve as the base of the acorn cap.
DIY: Use an old brown winter hat and glue real or faux oak leaves to the top.
Brown or tan tunic or oversized t-shirt
A solid brown, oval-shaped tunic or an oversized brown t-shirt to represent the nut body.
DIY: Cut a large oval shape out of brown felt, double it, and sew the shoulders and sides, leaving armholes.
Brown leggings or pants
Simple, solid brown or black leggings or slim-fit pants to complete the bottom half.
DIY: Use any dark brown or black pants you already own.
Felt oak leaves
Green or golden-brown felt cut into the shape of oak leaves to decorate the collar or hat.
DIY: Cut leaf shapes out of green and yellow felt sheets.
Small twig or brown pipe cleaner
A short brown stem to attach to the top of the beanie.
DIY: Use a small, clean wooden stick from your yard.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Acorn costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown leggings or pants and the matching brown shoes.
- 2
Slip on the oversized brown t-shirt or felt tunic. If using a tunic, stuff it slightly with crumpled tissue paper or batting to give it a rounded, nut-like shape.
- 3
Take the brown beanie and attach the small twig or twisted brown pipe cleaner to the very top center using hot glue or safety pins to create the stem.
- 4
Glue or pin a couple of felt oak leaves next to the stem on the beanie for a natural touch.
- 5
Pin additional felt oak leaves around the collar of the brown shirt or tunic.
- 6
Put on the completed acorn cap beanie and adjust the outfit so it sits comfortably.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural with warm, earthy tones like brown eyeshadow or a touch of bronze highlighter. Hair can be worn down or tucked completely under the beanie to keep the focus on the acorn cap.
Acorn for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair the acorn with a squirrel costume—one partner carries a giant acorn while the other wears squirrel ears and a fluffy tail.
- group
- Create a forest theme with friends dressing as an oak tree, a squirrel, a leaf, and an acorn.
- kids
- Use a brown sleep sack or one-piece bunting for babies, topped with a soft brown knit cap with a felt stem.
- Plus size
- An oversized, soft fleece brown poncho or A-line tunic provides a comfortable, flowing fit that naturally mimics the acorn shape.
- pet
- A simple brown dog sweater paired with a small, lightweight brown strap-on hat featuring a felt stem.
Tips
- To get a perfectly round acorn shape, stuff the inside of an oversized tunic with bubble wrap or lightweight tissue paper.
- Ensure the stem on your hat is lightweight so the beanie doesn't slide off your head.
- Wear comfortable brown or black sneakers if you plan on walking around a fall festival or trick-or-treating.
Acorn costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY acorn hat?
- Take a brown knit beanie, hot glue a small brown felt cylinder or real twig to the top center for the stem, and accent it with a couple of green felt oak leaves.
- What is the best couples costume to pair with an acorn?
- A squirrel costume is the classic and most popular pairing for an acorn costume.
- Is this costume comfortable for cold weather?
- Yes, because it utilizes layers like beanies, t-shirts, and leggings, it is very easy to layer warm thermal wear underneath.
Did you know? In Norse mythology, the oak tree was sacred to Thor, the god of thunder, and acorns were placed on windowsills to protect houses from lightning strikes.