Blue's Clues Costume
Step into the Thinking Chair with these nostalgic Blue's Clues looks.
Blue's Clues is a beloved Nickelodeon classic that has brought joy to generations since 1996. Whether you want to dress up as the iconic host Steve in his signature green striped shirt or as the playful pup Blue herself, these looks are instantly recognizable and highly nostalgic. This guide covers how to assemble both styles using simple, comfortable pieces.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Blue's Clues costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Blue's Clues costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Steve's green striped polo shirt
A light green polo shirt featuring thick, horizontal dark green stripes and a structured collar.
DIY: Use fabric paint or dark green duct tape to add horizontal stripes to a plain light green polo shirt.
Khaki pants
Classic, loose-fitting pleated khaki trousers or chinos.
Handy Dandy Notebook
A small, red spiral-bound notebook with a black striped cover and a green crayon.
DIY: Draw a black spiral on a red notebook cover and attach a green crayon with a string.
Blue dog ears headband
A headband featuring floppy blue dog ears with dark blue spots.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of blue felt, paint dark blue spots on them, and glue them to a plain headband.
Blue spotted shirt or dress
A bright blue t-shirt, dress, or onesie decorated with dark blue circular spots.
DIY: Cut circles out of dark blue felt and stick or fabric-glue them onto a plain royal blue t-shirt.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Blue's Clues costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Choose your character path: Steve the host or Blue the puppy.
- 2
For Steve: Put on the green striped polo shirt and tuck it into a pair of loose-fitting khaki pants.
- 3
For Blue: Put on your blue spotted shirt or dress, matching blue pants, and slide on the blue dog ears headband.
- 4
If playing Steve, carry the Handy Dandy Notebook and hold the green crayon ready to write down clues.
- 5
Wear comfortable casual shoes, such as brown loafers for Steve or blue sneakers for Blue.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural and minimal. For Steve, style hair in a neat, short, side-parted look. For Blue, you can optionally paint a small blue circle on your nose using face paint.
Blue's Clues for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Steve in the green striped polo and khakis, while the other dresses as Blue in a blue spotted outfit and puppy ears.
- group
- Add characters like Magenta (using pink spotted ears), Josh (in his blue striped shirt), or Joe (in his squares shirt).
- kids
- A cozy blue spotted fleece onesie with an attached hood featuring Blue's face and floppy ears.
- Plus size
- A loose-fit blue t-shirt dress with felt spots or an oversized green striped polo paired with comfortable stretch khakis.
- pet
- A simple blue dog collar with a felt paw-print tag, or a lightweight blue dog hoodie with dark spots.
Tips
- For Steve's shirt, if you cannot find the exact stripe pattern, a solid light green polo still works when paired with the notebook.
- Keep the notebook handy for photos—holding it up and pointing to it is the ultimate signature pose.
- If trick-or-treating or attending an outdoor event, the Blue puppy onesie variant is exceptionally warm and comfortable.
Blue's Clues costume FAQ
- What kind of shirt does Steve wear in Blue's Clues?
- Steve wears a light green polo shirt with thick, dark green horizontal stripes and a green collar.
- How do you make a DIY Handy Dandy Notebook?
- Take a small red spiral notebook, draw a black spiral pattern on the front cover, and attach a jumbo green crayon using a piece of yarn.
- What are the key elements of a Blue costume?
- You need a royal blue outfit (like a shirt, dress, or jumpsuit) decorated with dark blue spots, plus a headband with floppy blue spotted dog ears.
Did you know? Steve Burns' iconic green striped shirt was actually custom-made for the show because the creators couldn't find a commercially available shirt that keyed well with the blue-screen technology used for the animated background.