BoJack Horseman Costume
Channel the washed-up '90s sitcom star with this iconic animated look.
BoJack Horseman is the cynical, self-loathing horse protagonist of Netflix's hit animated series. He is a popular costume choice for fans who love dark comedy and recognizable pop culture references. His signature look combines casual everyday menswear with a realistic horse head mask.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a BoJack Horseman costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete BoJack Horseman costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Realistic Horse Head Mask
A latex brown horse head mask with a white stripe down the snout and a black mane.
DIY: Wear a brown horse ear headband and paint a white stripe down your nose with face paint.
Grey Blazer
A classic, slightly relaxed-fit grey suit jacket or blazer.
DIY: Use a grey cardigan or thrift a vintage grey suit jacket.
Blue Zigzag Sweater
A royal blue crewneck sweater featuring a horizontal white zigzag or chevron pattern across the chest.
DIY: Buy a plain royal blue sweatshirt and use white fabric paint or white felt to create the horizontal zigzag line.
Light Blue Jeans
Standard straight-leg or relaxed-fit light-wash denim jeans.
Red and White Sneakers
Classic red canvas high-top sneakers with white laces and white rubber soles.
DIY: Use any red sneakers or paint old white canvas shoes red.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made BoJack Horseman costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light-wash blue jeans and secure them with a simple brown belt.
- 2
Pull on the royal blue sweater with the white zigzag pattern.
- 3
Layer the grey blazer over the blue sweater, leaving the blazer unbuttoned.
- 4
Lace up the red high-top sneakers with white laces.
- 5
Place the realistic brown horse head mask over your head, adjusting the eye holes for visibility.
- 6
Carry a prop plastic cup or a fake script to complete the washed-up actor persona.
Makeup & hair
No makeup or hair styling is required if you are wearing the full latex horse mask. If you choose to go without the mask, style your hair messy and use brown face paint to create a horse snout and white stripe.
BoJack Horseman for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Princess Carolyn in a pink dress and yellow cardigan, or Todd Chavez in a red hoodie and yellow beanie.
- group
- Add Diane Nguyen in a green jacket and glasses, and Mr. Peanutbutter in a yellow v-neck and sunglasses.
- kids
- A simplified version with a plush horse hood, a blue sweater, and comfortable jeans.
- Plus size
- The relaxed-fit blazer and stretchy crewneck sweater offer a comfortable, true-to-character fit for all body types.
- pet
- A small brown horse mane wig or a blue dog sweater with a white zigzag stripe.
Tips
- The latex horse mask can get hot and limits your peripheral vision; take regular breaks and remove it in crowded spaces.
- If you plan on drinking at a party, bring a straw that fits through the mouth hole of the horse mask.
- Thrift stores are excellent places to find cheap grey blazers and light-wash jeans for this look.
- Keep your hands in your pockets or hold a red party cup to mimic BoJack's slouchy, disinterested posture.
BoJack Horseman costume FAQ
- What kind of sweater does BoJack Horseman wear?
- BoJack wears a royal blue crewneck sweater with a single horizontal white zigzag (or chevron) stripe running across the chest.
- How do you see out of the BoJack horse mask?
- Most realistic latex horse masks have viewing holes located in the horse's nostrils and mouth.
- Is a BoJack Horseman costume easy to DIY?
- Yes, it is very easy. You can easily find the blazer and jeans at a thrift store, paint the zigzag onto a blue sweater, and purchase the horse mask online.
Did you know? BoJack's blue sweater with the white zigzag is a visual nod to Charlie Brown's famous yellow zigzag shirt, hinting at his perpetually depressed and tragicomic nature.