Aphmau Costume
Bring the beloved Minecraft gaming icon and her cat style to life.
Aphmau is the wildly popular Minecraft gaming creator known for her bright personality and adorable cat-themed avatars. Fans love dressing up as her because the look is incredibly fun, colorful, and comfortable to wear. The signature costume features her iconic purple hair, cat ears, a matching tail, and casual, vibrant clothing.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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See yourself as Aphmau
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What you need for a Aphmau costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Aphmau costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Purple Wig
A long, vibrant purple wig with bangs, matching Aphmau's signature digital avatar hair.
DIY: Temporary purple hair spray on natural hair if it is long enough.
Cat Ears Headband
Black and purple plush cat ears attached to a comfortable headband.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of black and purple felt and hot glue them to a plain black headband.
Cat Tail
A plush black cat tail, ideally with a white or purple tip, that pins to the waistband.
DIY: Stuff a long black sock with cotton batting, add a purple felt tip, and safety pin it to your pants.
Aphmau Face Hoodie or T-Shirt
A purple or black hoodie featuring Aphmau's logo, cat face graphics, or character art.
DIY: Use fabric markers or iron-on transfer paper to put a cute Minecraft-style cat face on a plain purple sweatshirt.
Black Leggings or Jeans
Simple, comfortable black leggings or skinny jeans to complete the casual gaming look.
DIY: Use any comfortable black pants or jeans already in your closet.
MeeMeows Plush Toy
A small, blocky plush cat toy representing one of Aphmau's signature MeeMeows.
DIY: Carry a small, generic cat plushie or draw a blocky cat on cardboard to carry.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Aphmau costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black leggings or jeans and the purple Aphmau-themed hoodie.
- 2
Securely pin the black and purple cat tail to the back waistband of your pants.
- 3
Style your natural hair flat or put on a wig cap, then secure the long purple wig in place.
- 4
Position the cat ears headband comfortably on top of the purple wig, adjusting the bangs around the band.
- 5
Carry your MeeMeows plush toy as the perfect prop companion.
- 6
Add optional light face paint like a small black nose and whiskers on your cheeks.
Makeup & hair
Wear a long, vibrant purple wig with straight bangs. For makeup, keep it simple and sweet with light pink lip gloss and optional painted-on black cat whiskers and a small nose using eyeliner.
Aphmau for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Aaron, her main Minecraft series counterpart, wearing a red hoodie and a black bandana.
- group
- Have friends dress up as different MeeMeow cats (like Fairy Cat, Donut Cat, or Mermaid Cat) alongside Aphmau.
- kids
- This look is highly popular for kids; use a cozy oversized purple hoodie and comfortable sneakers for trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- Opt for a soft, loose-fitting fleece purple hoodie and stretch-knit black leggings for ultimate comfort.
- pet
- Dress a small dog or cat in a simple purple pet tee to be your MeeMeow sidekick.
Tips
- If trick-or-treating, bring a purple or blue bucket to match the bright color scheme.
- Secure the cat ears headband with bobby pins so it doesn't slip off the smooth synthetic wig.
- Keep the wig tangle-free by gently brushing it with a wide-tooth comb before heading out.
- Wear comfortable black sneakers since this is a highly active, casual costume.
Aphmau costume FAQ
- What does an Aphmau costume consist of?
- The classic look consists of a long purple wig, a black and purple cat ears headband, a matching cat tail, a purple Aphmau-themed hoodie or shirt, and black pants.
- How can I make a DIY Aphmau costume?
- You can easily make this at home by using a plain purple sweatshirt, drawing a cute pixelated cat face on the front with fabric markers, and crafting cat ears out of felt glued to a headband.
- What props should I carry with an Aphmau costume?
- The best prop is one of her signature MeeMeows plush cats, or a blue trick-or-treat bucket for Halloween.
Did you know? Aphmau, whose real name is Jess, started her YouTube channel in 2012 and became famous for her Minecraft roleplay series like 'MyStreet' and her adorable collectible 'MeeMeows' cat plushies.