Blow Up Doll Costume
Bring the classic gag gift to life with this hilarious inflatable look.
The blow-up doll costume is a classic, humorous choice for adult Halloween parties and lighthearted events. This look mimics a cheap, plastic inflatable novelty toy, complete with a shocked expression and an inflation valve. It relies on a flesh-toned base, bold cartoonish makeup, and simple DIY props to sell the plastic aesthetic.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Blow Up Doll costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Blow Up Doll costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Flesh-toned bodysuit
A full-body spandex suit in tan, beige, or light pink to mimic the solid plastic body of an inflatable doll.
DIY: Wear a tight tan long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings.
Inflatable air valve
A small plastic valve cap attached to the back or side of the bodysuit to look like an inflation port.
DIY: Glue a white plastic bottle cap to a small cardboard circle and safety-pin it to your back.
Bright synthetic wig
A shiny, cheaply made wig in a vibrant color like neon yellow, pink, or blue to look like molded plastic hair.
Bold makeup kit
Face paint or makeup to draw a perfect, exaggerated 'O' shape on the lips with heavy blue eyeshadow and drawn-on eyelashes.
DIY: Use black eyeliner and red lipstick to draw a circle around your mouth.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Blow Up Doll costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the flesh-toned spandex bodysuit or matching tan top and leggings.
- 2
Secure the DIY or plastic air valve to the upper back of the bodysuit using fabric-safe adhesive or a safety pin.
- 3
Put on the bright, shiny synthetic wig, securing it with a wig cap if necessary.
- 4
Apply heavy, cartoonish makeup: draw a thick black outline around your lips in a wide 'O' shape, filling the inner circle with black and the outer lips with bright red.
- 5
Draw exaggerated, thick eyelashes under your eyes using black liquid eyeliner for a doll-like stare.
- 6
Strike stiff, jointless poses to complete the hilarious plastic inflatable aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Apply bright blue eyeshadow up to the brow bone and draw a perfect, wide 'O' shape over your lips with black eyeliner and red lipstick. Wear a highly shiny, synthetic wig in a solid primary color to mimic molded plastic hair.
Blow Up Doll for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a pool pump or a party planner.
- group
- Have a group dress as various pool floats and inflatable beach toys.
- Plus size
- Choose a highly stretchy spandex bodysuit or comfortable tan separates for an easy, flexible fit.
Tips
- Keep the makeup around your mouth dry so the 'O' shape doesn't smudge when drinking through a straw.
- Use a safety pin from the inside of the bodysuit to securely anchor the lightweight DIY air valve to your back.
- Walk with stiff, straight limbs and hold static poses during photos to emphasize the inflatable look.
Blow Up Doll costume FAQ
- How do you make the air valve for a blow-up doll costume?
- Glue a white plastic bottle cap onto a small circle of cardboard painted silver or white, then safety-pin or hot-glue it to the back of your bodysuit.
- What makeup is best for the blow-up doll look?
- Use liquid eyeliner to draw a perfect circle around your mouth, filling the lips with red and the center with black to create a hollow 'O' effect, paired with dramatic drawn-on eyelashes.
- Is this costume comfortable for a long night?
- Yes, a stretchy spandex bodysuit is very comfortable, but make sure to wear nude undergarments underneath for a seamless look.
Did you know? The inflatable sex doll was originally popularized as a novelty gag gift in the mid-20th century before becoming a staple of adult humor and bachelor parties.