Beans Costume
The ultimate 'Hallo-bean' look that is guaranteed to crack people up.
Whether you want to dress up as a giant, realistic can of baked beans or go as a single, oversized legume, a beans costume is a hilarious and lighthearted choice. It is a massive hit at food-themed parties, group events, and Halloween gatherings. This guide focuses on the classic, instantly recognizable 'can of baked beans' look, which is both comfortable and incredibly easy to wear.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–55
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What you need for a Beans costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Beans costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Baked Beans Can Tunic
A cylindrical, sleeveless foam tunic printed to look like a classic retro baked beans tin label.
DIY: Wrap a large piece of cardboard or poster board around your torso, paint it teal or red with a giant 'BAKED BEANS' logo, and attach shoulder straps.
Solid Undershirt
A simple black or white long-sleeve crewneck shirt to wear underneath the tunic.
DIY: Use any solid-colored neutral shirt from your closet.
Matching Pants
Comfortable black leggings, jeans, or sweatpants to keep the focus on the bean can.
DIY: Wear any comfortable dark pants you already own.
Silver Paper Plate Hat
A silver paper plate secured with a headband to look like a peeled-back tin can lid.
DIY: Paint a standard paper plate with metallic silver acrylic paint and bobby-pin it to your hair.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Beans costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your solid black or white long-sleeve shirt and matching dark pants.
- 2
Carefully unfold your foam baked beans can tunic and let any packing creases flatten out.
- 3
Slip the tunic over your head, guiding your arms through the side armholes.
- 4
Adjust the shoulders of the tunic so it sits straight and comfortable on your torso.
- 5
Attach your silver paper plate 'lid' hat to your hair using bobby pins or a headband.
- 6
Pair with comfortable sneakers for a night of walking around.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple and pulled back if you are wearing the paper plate lid hat. No special makeup is required, but you can paint a small bean shape on your cheek for a fun touch.
Beans for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a Can of Beans and a slice of Toast for the ultimate 'Beans on Toast' British classic.
- group
- Have a whole group dress as different canned goods (beans, soup, corn, and tuna) for a pantry raid theme.
- kids
- A smaller foam cylinder tunic with a built-in sound chip that makes funny farting noises.
- Plus size
- The loose, cylindrical shape of the foam tunic is naturally roomy and fits most body types comfortably.
- pet
- A small red dog sweater with a hand-drawn 'BEANS' logo felt patch glued to the back.
Tips
- If the foam tunic is wrinkled from shipping, hang it in the bathroom while taking a hot shower to let the steam smooth it out.
- Wear layers underneath if you live in a cold climate, as the foam tunic provides some wind resistance but has open arms.
- Practice sitting down beforehand; you may need to pull the tunic up slightly to sit comfortably in a chair.
Beans costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY bean can costume?
- You can roll a large sheet of blue or red poster board into a cylinder, tape the seam, cut out armholes, and paint a classic 'Baked Beans' logo on the front using acrylic paints.
- Is the bean costume comfortable to wear all night?
- Yes, because it is a sleeveless tunic, your arms are completely free, making it easy to eat, drink, and socialize.
- What should I wear under a can of beans costume?
- Simple, solid neutral colors like a black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or jeans work best so they don't distract from the graphic on the can.
Did you know? Baked beans were originally sold as a luxury item in the United States in the 19th century before becoming a global, budget-friendly pantry staple.