Aloysius O'Hare Costume
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Aloysius O'Hare is the pint-sized, bowl-cut-wearing villain from Illumination's animated adaptation of The Lorax. He is a popular choice for funny, meme-worthy costumes due to his distinctively short stature, oversized collar, and dramatic hair. The look is defined by a bright green suit, a massive white collar, and a perfectly round black bowl cut.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Aloysius O'Hare costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Aloysius O'Hare costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black bowl cut wig
A short, glossy black wig styled into a perfectly symmetrical, blunt-cut bob with straight-across bangs.
DIY: Trim a basic short black wig with sharp scissors to get that perfectly flat, round edge.
Bright green suit jacket
A vibrant, lime-green or grass-green single-breasted blazer.
DIY: Dye a thrifted white blazer with bright green fabric dye.
Matching green trousers
Bright green dress pants matching the shade of the jacket.
DIY: Use matching green chinos or dye a pair of white cotton pants to match your jacket.
Oversized white collar
An exaggerated, stiff white pointed collar that extends high up the neck and out over the jacket lapels.
DIY: Cut a large collar shape out of white poster board or stiff white felt and pin it over a regular white shirt collar.
White dress shirt and black tie
A standard white button-up shirt worn under the jacket, paired with a slim black necktie.
DIY: Use any standard black tie and white shirt you already own.
O'Hare Air bottle
A clear plastic bottle with a blue cap, featuring a custom printed 'O'Hare Purified Air' label.
DIY: Print the O'Hare Air logo on sticker paper and wrap it around a clean, empty plastic bottle.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Aloysius O'Hare costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white button-up shirt and fasten the slim black necktie.
- 2
Attach the oversized, stiff white collar over your shirt collar so it stands up high and wide.
- 3
Put on the green dress pants and tuck in the white shirt.
- 4
Put on the bright green suit jacket over the shirt and tie, ensuring the large white collar rests outside the jacket lapels.
- 5
Carefully put on the black bowl cut wig, brushing it flat so the bangs are perfectly straight across your forehead.
- 6
Carry your DIY O'Hare Air bottle prop to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Keep your face clean-shaven or use concealer to hide any facial hair. The hair is the main feature: ensure the black bowl cut wig is perfectly centered, flat, and free of frizz.
Aloysius O'Hare for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Ted Wiggins, Audrey, or the Once-ler.
- group
- Form a group with the Lorax, Ted, Audrey, and O'Hare's massive bodyguards.
- kids
- An adorable option for kids, especially when paired with an oversized suit to mimic his short height.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-fabric green blazers and trousers for a comfortable fit.
Tips
- To mimic O'Hare's short stature, you can wear an oversized jacket and pants to make your limbs look shorter in photos.
- Use hairspray or a tiny bit of gel on the wig to keep the blunt bangs perfectly straight and split-free all night.
- Print out multiple O'Hare Air labels to hand out 'fresh air' bottles to people at the party.
Aloysius O'Hare costume FAQ
- How do I make the giant collar for Mr. O'Hare?
- You can cut the shape out of stiff white felt or craft foam, then safety-pin or sew it onto the collar of your white button-down shirt so it stands upright.
- What kind of wig is best for Aloysius O'Hare?
- A classic black pageboy, bowl cut, or 'coconut' wig works best. Look for wigs styled for retro 1960s looks or pop-star costumes.
- What does Mr. O'Hare carry?
- He carries a bottle of 'O'Hare Air,' which is his signature product. You can easily make this with a clear plastic bottle, blue cap, and a printed label.
Did you know? Aloysius O'Hare does not appear in Dr. Seuss's original 1971 book; he was created specifically for the 2012 animated film to serve as a modern corporate antagonist.