Beast Costume
Transform into the brilliant, blue-furred powerhouse of the X-Men.
The brilliant geneticist Hank McCoy, better known as Beast, is a founding member of Marvel's X-Men. Fans choose this costume to showcase his iconic blue fur, athletic physique, and classic yellow-and-black team uniform. This guide focuses on his classic comic book look, combining blue body paint with the signature X-Men trunks.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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See yourself as Beast
One clear photo of yourself; we render you in this costume — face untouched, full body, about 20 seconds.
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What you need for a Beast costume
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Blue morph suit or body paint
A full-body royal blue spandex suit, or high-quality blue water-activated body paint for the face, chest, and arms.
DIY: Use blue long-sleeve compression shirt and leggings if you want to avoid full body paint.
X-Men trunks
Black athletic trunks or briefs with a thick yellow waistband and a red-and-black 'X' logo belt buckle.
DIY: Add yellow fabric tape to the waistband of black athletic shorts and attach a cardboard 'X' logo.
Faux fur patches
Royal blue craft faux fur to attach to the shoulders, forearms, and calves for a textured, animalistic look.
DIY: Cut strips of blue felt and fringe the edges to mimic fur texture.
Pointed ears and fangs
Prosthetic pointed elf ears painted blue, and a set of subtle vampire fangs for the upper teeth.
DIY: Shape ears out of blue cardstock and attach with spirit gum.
Blue wig
A short, messy royal blue wig styled with two distinct upward peaks or 'horns' on the sides.
DIY: Style your own hair with heavy-hold blue hair chalk or temporary spray.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the blue morph suit or apply royal blue body paint to all exposed skin on your face, neck, hands, and feet.
- 2
Secure the pointed prosthetic ears using spirit gum, blending the edges with blue makeup.
- 3
Style the blue wig to create the signature dual-peak hairstyle, using strong-hold hairspray to keep the shape.
- 4
Slip the black and yellow X-Men trunks over the blue suit or leggings.
- 5
Attach the blue faux fur patches to your wrists, ankles, and shoulders using fabric tape or safety pins.
- 6
Insert the costume fangs and apply dark blue or black eyeshadow around your eyes to add depth and a wild, animalistic expression.
Makeup & hair
Apply solid royal blue face paint, using darker blue shadow to contour the cheekbones and brow. Style a short blue wig into two upward-pointing peaks on either side of the head, leaving the forehead clear.
Beast for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with another X-Men member like Storm, Wolverine, or Cyclops.
- group
- Form the original X-Men lineup with Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, and Angel.
- kids
- Use a blue hooded sweatshirt with felt ears attached to the hood and black shorts over blue sweatpants.
- Plus size
- A blue compression top and matching leggings provide a comfortable, flexible base layer for any body type.
- pet
- Dress your pet in a miniature yellow and black X-Men dog t-shirt.
Tips
- If using body paint, set it thoroughly with translucent setting powder and a setting spray to prevent smudging on your costume.
- Wear blue gloves with the fingertips cut off if you want to use your phone during the event.
- Practice walking and posing in a crouched, athletic stance to capture Beast's agile nature in photos.
Beast costume FAQ
- How do I get the blue fur texture without a full fur suit?
- You can attach small patches of royal blue faux fur to key areas like your shoulders, forearms, and shins over a blue morph suit.
- What makeup is best for a Beast costume?
- Water-activated cake makeup in royal blue works best for large areas, set with a matching blue or translucent powder to prevent running.
- Can I do a casual version of Beast?
- Yes, you can wear a white lab coat and glasses over your blue makeup to portray Hank McCoy in his scientist persona.
Did you know? In his first comic book appearances in 1963, Beast actually had normal-looking pink skin and brown hair; he didn't get his iconic blue fur until a scientific accident in a 1972 comic storyline.