Apple Jacks Costume
A sweet, cinnamon-spiced throwback look that everyone at the party will love.
Whether you want to dress as the classic green and orange cereal loops or channel the vintage Apple and Cinna-Mon mascot duo, an Apple Jacks costume is a vibrant, nostalgic choice. It is perfect for cereal lovers, 90s kids, and anyone looking for a bright, funny costume. This guide covers how to build a creative, wearable tribute to the iconic breakfast cereal.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Apple Jacks costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Apple Jacks costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Orange and green apparel
A solid orange t-shirt paired with green pants, or a half-and-half split outfit to represent the two cereal loop colors.
DIY: Use fabric paint to split a plain white shirt into bright orange and lime green halves.
Pool noodle cereal loops
Green and orange foam pool noodles sliced into thick, round discs to look like giant Apple Jacks.
DIY: Slice foam pool noodles with a serrated knife and string them together as a necklace or belt.
Cereal box graphic
A printed or hand-painted replica of the classic Kellogg's Apple Jacks logo.
DIY: Print the logo on heavy cardstock and pin it to the center of your shirt.
Red apple accessory
A plush or plastic red apple prop to represent the apple flavor element.
DIY: Cut an apple shape out of red felt or cardboard.
Cinnamon stick prop
A brown cardboard tube painted to look like a giant cinnamon stick, representing the character 'Cinna-Mon'.
DIY: Roll up brown construction paper into a tight cylinder and texture it with dark brown markers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Apple Jacks costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid orange and green base clothing layers.
- 2
Carefully slice the green and orange pool noodles into 2-inch thick round discs using a serrated knife.
- 3
Thread a thick string or ribbon through the center holes of the foam discs to create a giant cereal loop necklace.
- 4
Attach the printed Apple Jacks logo securely to the front of your shirt using safety pins or fabric glue.
- 5
Carry the plush apple in one hand and the DIY cinnamon stick prop in the other to represent the classic flavor duo.
- 6
Secure any loose foam loops to your shoulders or waist with safety pins for extra dimension.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup simple and bright with warm, sun-kissed tones. For hair, consider temporary orange or green hair chalk to match the cereal colors.
Apple Jacks for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as 'Bad Apple' (red shirt, apple hat) and the other dresses as 'Cinna-Mon' (brown outfit, Jamaican-style beanie).
- group
- A breakfast club group with friends dressing as Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, and Frosted Flakes.
- kids
- A simple orange and green tutu dress or t-shirt paired with a mini cardboard cereal box necklace.
- Plus size
- A comfortable, oversized orange hoodie decorated with green felt circles to mimic the cereal loops.
- pet
- A green or orange pet bandana decorated with small felt circles.
Tips
- Use lightweight foam pool noodles so the costume remains comfortable and easy to wear all night.
- If attending an outdoor event, a bright orange hoodie works perfectly as a warm base layer.
- Bring a real mini-box of Apple Jacks as a fun, edible prop to share with friends.
Apple Jacks costume FAQ
- How do you make DIY Apple Jacks cereal loops?
- The easiest way is to buy green and orange foam pool noodles, slice them into 2-inch rounds, and string them together.
- What are the Apple Jacks mascot names?
- The mascots are 'Bad Apple' (a grumpy red apple) and 'Cinna-Mon' (a laid-back cinnamon stick with a beanie).
- Is this costume easy to make last-minute?
- Yes, simply wearing a green and orange shirt while carrying a real box of Apple Jacks cereal makes an instant, recognizable costume.
Did you know? Apple Jacks was originally introduced by Kellogg's in 1965 as 'Orange Jacks' before being renamed to highlight the apple and cinnamon flavor profile.