Bendy Costume
Step out of the ink machine in this classic cartoon horror look.
Bendy is the mischievous, pie-eyed cartoon demon from the hit horror video game Bendy and the Ink Machine. Fans love this costume for its striking, vintage 1930s animation aesthetic mixed with a creepy survival-horror vibe. The look consists of a pitch-black outfit, a smiling cartoon mask, white gloves, and a signature white bowtie.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Bendy costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bendy costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Black jumpsuit or morphsuit
A solid, form-fitting black long-sleeve jumpsuit or a black turtleneck and matching black pants.
DIY: Wear a plain black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or jeans.
Bendy cartoon mask
A molded plastic or foam mask featuring Bendy's signature smiling face, pie eyes, and devil horns.
DIY: Cut a cartoon face shape out of sturdy white cardboard, draw the black pie eyes and wide grin with a thick marker, and attach an elastic band.
White cartoon gloves
Oversized white four-finger cartoon gloves, or standard white costume gloves with drawn-on black button details.
DIY: Use plain white winter gloves and draw two black circles on the back of each hand using a fabric marker.
White bowtie
An oversized, slightly floppy white bowtie worn at the collar.
DIY: Cut a bowtie shape out of white felt or foam and safety-pin it to the neck of your shirt.
Black shoes
Simple black dress shoes, boots, or canvas sneakers to blend seamlessly into the dark outfit.
DIY: Use any solid black shoes you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bendy costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the base layer of the costume, which is the solid black jumpsuit, morphsuit, or matching black shirt and pants.
- 2
Put on your black shoes, ensuring no skin is showing between your pants and footwear.
- 3
Fasten the oversized white bowtie around your neck, positioning it directly under your chin.
- 4
Slip on the white cartoon gloves, pulling them up over the sleeves of your black top.
- 5
Secure the Bendy mask over your face, adjusting the elastic strap for a comfortable fit.
- 6
Check your reflection to ensure the look is entirely black and white, mimicking a vintage 2D cartoon drawing.
Makeup & hair
Because this costume features a full-face mask, no complex makeup or hairstyling is required. If your neck is visible, apply black face paint to blend it into the black jumpsuit.
Bendy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Boris the Wolf or Alice Angel for a perfect vintage cartoon duo.
- group
- Form an ink-covered group with Boris, Alice Angel, and Sammy Lawrence.
- kids
- Available in popular pre-made classic jumpsuit versions with molded plastic masks.
- Plus size
- Use a loose-fitting black crewneck sweatshirt and black sweatpants for a comfortable, size-inclusive base.
Tips
- Ensure the mask has clear eye slits, as visibility can be limited in dimly lit Halloween settings.
- If using a full morphsuit, make sure you can easily unzip or remove the gloves to use your phone.
- To add a creepy 'Ink Demon' effect, splatter some glossy black fabric paint onto the white gloves and bowtie.
- Keep the rest of your body completely covered in black to emphasize the floating cartoon face and hands look.
Bendy costume FAQ
- What does a Bendy costume include?
- A standard Bendy costume includes a black jumpsuit, a white cartoon bowtie, white gloves with black button details, and a molded Bendy face mask.
- How do you make a DIY Bendy mask?
- You can make one by cutting a crescent-horned face shape out of white poster board, drawing on the pie eyes and toothy grin with a black marker, and attaching an elastic strap.
- Is the Bendy costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, it is highly comfortable as it uses a simple fabric jumpsuit, though you should ensure your mask has adequate ventilation and eye holes for safety.
Did you know? Bendy's design is heavily inspired by the classic 'rubber hose' animation style of the 1920s and 1930s, popularized by studios like Fleischer and Disney.