Broccoli Costume
Bring wholesome, leafy green energy to your next costume party.
The broccoli costume is a hilarious, lighthearted choice for food lovers, school nutrition events, and Halloween. Whether you build a textured DIY floret headpiece or wear a giant inflatable bodysuit, this vibrant green look is guaranteed to stand out. It is a highly customizable outfit that works beautifully for all ages, from toddlers to adults.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–75
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What you need for a Broccoli costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Broccoli costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Green base layer
A solid forest green or grass green long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings or pants.
DIY: Use any matching green sweatpants and sweatshirt from your closet.
Inflatable broccoli suit
A full-body polyester windbreaker bodysuit that inflates with a built-in battery-operated fan.
DIY floret hat
A green beanie or baseball cap covered in large green yarn pom-poms or green tissue paper clusters to mimic broccoli florets.
DIY: Glue dark green bath loofahs or oversized green yarn pom-poms onto an old green hat.
Felt broccoli leaves
Hand-cut stiff green felt sheets shaped like leaves, painted with light green acrylic paint for realistic veins.
DIY: Cut leaf shapes out of green construction paper or cardboard and safety-pin them to your shirt.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Broccoli costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your green base layer of matching pants and a long-sleeve shirt.
- 2
If using the inflatable version, step into the suit, tighten the drawstring waist or neck, and turn on the battery-operated fan to inflate.
- 3
If going the DIY route, attach your painted felt leaves to your shoulders and collar using safety pins.
- 4
Put on your textured floret hat, ensuring it sits securely on your head.
- 5
Add green face paint to your cheeks or nose for an extra touch of green color.
- 6
Complete the look with comfortable green or neutral sneakers.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tucked completely inside your floret hat or beanie. For makeup, apply bright green face paint to your nose and cheeks, or draw small broccoli sprigs on your face using green eyeliner.
Broccoli for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a healthy balanced meal with one person dressing as broccoli and the other as a carrot or a slice of cheese.
- group
- Form a 'veggie tray' group with friends dressing as carrots, celery, tomatoes, and ranch dressing.
- kids
- Dress toddlers in a green bodysuit with a soft crochet broccoli hat covered in yarn pom-poms.
- Plus size
- The inflatable broccoli suit is naturally roomy and offers an easy, comfortable, one-size-fits-most fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a green pet sweater with green tulle or loofahs attached to the back to look like a mini floret.
Tips
- If wearing the inflatable suit, bring extra AA batteries to keep the fan running all night.
- For DIY hats, use hot glue to attach green bath loofahs to a cap—it is lightweight, cheap, and perfectly mimics the texture of broccoli.
- Wear lightweight clothes underneath the inflatable suit, as the polyester material can trap body heat.
- Keep your hands free for photos by carrying a small basket filled with real vegetables as a funny prop.
Broccoli costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY broccoli headpiece?
- You can make one easily by hot-gluing green bath loofahs, green yarn pom-poms, or crumpled green tissue paper onto a green beanie or headband.
- What should I wear under an inflatable broccoli costume?
- Wear lightweight, breathable clothes like a t-shirt and shorts, as the fan circulates air but the polyester fabric can still get warm.
- Is a broccoli costume good for kids?
- Yes, it is a very popular and cute choice for school plays, nutrition month, and Halloween, especially using soft DIY felt and yarn materials.
Did you know? Broccoli belongs to the cabbage family, and its name comes from the Italian word 'broccolo,' which means the flowering crest of a cabbage.