Bigfoot Costume
Bring the legendary forest cryptid to life in shaggy, towering style.
Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is North America's most famous folklore cryptid, making it a massive hit for Halloween, pranks, and conventions. This iconic look centers on a towering, fully furred body, ape-like features, and massive hands and feet. Whether you buy a ready-made suit or build your own, this costume is guaranteed to turn heads and spark mystery.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $60–250
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See yourself as Bigfoot
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What you need for a Bigfoot costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bigfoot costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Brown Faux Fur Bodysuit
A full-body jumpsuit covered in long, shaggy dark brown or reddish-brown faux fur.
DIY: Glue layers of brown faux fur fabric strips onto an old brown sweat suit.
Latex Bigfoot Mask
An overhead latex mask featuring ape-like facial features, a prominent brow, and matching brown fur trim.
DIY: Apply brown face paint to your face and wear a brown fur hood framing your head.
Oversized Furry Hands
Latex or foam gloves with long, detailed fingers and brown fur backing.
DIY: Glue brown faux fur to the backs of cheap brown winter gloves.
Giant Sasquatch Feet
Oversized latex shoe covers shaped like bare, dirty, five-toed feet with fur around the ankles.
DIY: Sculpt large toes out of foam, glue them to old sneakers, and cover the ankles with faux fur.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bigfoot costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your base clothing, opting for lightweight layers underneath to prevent overheating.
- 2
Step into the brown faux fur bodysuit and zip or button it up securely.
- 3
Slip on your shoes, then pull the oversized Bigfoot feet shoe covers over them, securing any straps.
- 4
Put on the latex Bigfoot mask, adjusting the eyeholes so you have clear peripheral vision.
- 5
Slide your hands into the furry latex gloves, tucking the cuffs under the bodysuit sleeves.
- 6
Have a friend brush or fluff the faux fur seam lines to blend the mask, body, hands, and feet seamlessly.
Makeup & hair
If using a mask, apply black makeup around your eyes so your skin doesn't show through the eyeholes. If going maskless, use brown and black face paint to create a shadowed, ape-like brow and muzzle, framing your face with a shaggy brown wig.
Bigfoot for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Bigfoot with a park ranger, a hiker holding a blurry camera, or a Yeti in white fur.
- group
- Gather a team of cryptids including Bigfoot, the Mothman, the Loch Ness Monster, and a UFO alien.
- kids
- A cozy, lightweight brown fleece jumpsuit with a fuzzy hood and soft felt claws.
- Plus size
- Faux fur suits are naturally bulky and forgiving; look for oversized or 2XL gorilla suits which offer plenty of room.
- pet
- A simple brown fuzzy dog sweater with a tiny hood and soft plush ears.
More ways people search for this costume
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Youth bigfoot costume
- A cozy, lightweight brown fleece jumpsuit with a fuzzy hood and soft felt claws.
Tips
- Faux fur suits trap heat quickly; wear moisture-wicking undergarments and take regular breaks to cool down.
- Practice walking in the oversized feet beforehand to avoid tripping on uneven outdoor terrain.
- For photos, strike the iconic 'Patterson-Gimlin' pose: mid-stride, looking back over your shoulder at the camera.
Bigfoot costume FAQ
- How do I keep from overheating in a Bigfoot costume?
- Wear thin, breathable athletic wear underneath, drink plenty of water, and remove the mask whenever you are resting.
- Can I wash a faux fur Bigfoot suit?
- Hand wash or spot clean the suit with cold water and mild detergent, then hang it to air dry. Never put faux fur in a heated dryer.
- What is the difference between a Bigfoot and a Yeti costume?
- Bigfoot costumes feature dark brown or reddish-brown fur suited for North American forests, while Yeti costumes feature white or light gray fur suited for snowy mountain environments.
Did you know? The classic Bigfoot look is heavily inspired by the famous 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film, which captured a short, grainy video of a supposed Sasquatch walking through the woods of Northern California.