Ash Fox Costume
Stand out as the wonderfully different Ash Fox this Halloween.
This costume recreates Ash Fox, the moody and athletic son of Mr. Fox from Wes Anderson's stop-motion film Fantastic Mr. Fox. Popular for his quirky personality and distinct style, this look is instantly recognizable to film fans. The outfit features his signature light gray cardigan, a white superhero cape, and his makeshift bandit mask.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Ash Fox costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ash Fox costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Light gray cardigan
A light gray knit V-neck cardigan sweater with black buttons.
DIY: Use a plain gray sweater and sew on large black buttons down the front.
White cape
A simple, short white fabric cape that ties around the neck.
DIY: Cut a piece of white bedsheet or fabric and attach safety pins to secure it to the cardigan shoulders.
Dark gray or black pants
Standard straight-leg dark gray or black trousers.
DIY: Any dark gray jeans or sweatpants will work.
Fox ears and tail set
A plush orange and white fox tail and matching clip-on fox ears.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of orange and white felt, glue them to a headband, and stuff an orange sock for the tail.
Blue striped tube socks
White athletic tube socks with blue stripes at the top, worn pulled up.
DIY: Use fabric paint or a blue marker to draw stripes on plain white socks.
White bandit mask
A white knit beanie or ski mask with eye holes cut out, resembling a makeshift bandit mask.
DIY: Take a white knit beanie, cut two eye holes in the front, and wear it pulled down over your face.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Ash Fox costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark gray trousers and pull the white striped tube socks up over the pant cuffs.
- 2
Put on a white t-shirt, then layer the light gray cardigan over it, leaving it partially buttoned.
- 3
Fasten the white cape around your neck or pin it securely to the shoulders of the cardigan.
- 4
Attach the plush fox tail to the back of your trousers using a safety pin.
- 5
Position the clip-on fox ears in your hair, or wear them on a headband.
- 6
Pull the white knit beanie with cut-out eye holes over your head to complete the bandit look.
Makeup & hair
If not wearing the bandit mask, paint a small black triangle on the tip of your nose and draw three small whisker dots on each cheek using eyeliner. Keep hair messy and slightly spiked to mimic fur.
Ash Fox for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Kristofferson in his white athletic gear, or with Mr. Fox in his signature corduroy suit.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as Mr. Fox, Mrs. Fox, Kylie the opossum, and Ash for a complete family dynamic.
- kids
- A highly comfortable option for kids using a soft gray sweatshirt, felt ears, and a simple fabric cape.
- Plus size
- Opt for an oversized, cozy knit cardigan and relaxed-fit charcoal trousers for an easy, comfortable fit.
- pet
- A small orange dog sweater paired with a miniature white cape.
Tips
- Wear comfortable white sneakers or canvas shoes to match the athletic, stop-motion aesthetic.
- Keep the bandit mask rolled up on your head like a normal beanie when eating or talking at parties.
- Carry a small toy pinecone or a makeshift trophy to reference Ash's athletic ambitions.
Did you know? In the film, Ash's signature white cape is actually a modified security blanket that he wears to feel more like a superhero.