Broomstick Costume
Sweep the room with this clever and funny literal broomstick costume.
Whether you are pairing up with a classic witch or going solo as a hilarious literal object, a human broomstick costume is a creative, crowd-pleasing choice. This look transforms you into a traditional sweeping broom using a wood-grain patterned top as the handle and a textured straw skirt as the bristles. It is lightweight, comfortable, and guaranteed to get laughs at any Halloween party.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Broomstick costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Broomstick costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown Wood-Grain Shirt
A long-sleeve brown shirt or a shirt printed with a realistic wood-grain pattern to represent the wooden handle.
DIY: Use a brown long-sleeve shirt and draw vertical wood grain lines on it with a dark brown fabric marker.
Raffia or Grass Skirt
A tan, straw, or raffia hula-style skirt to mimic the natural bristles of a traditional broom.
DIY: Tie lengths of tan yarn or natural raffia packaging ribbon around a brown elastic band.
Black Elastic Belt
A wide black belt or band worn at the waist to look like the wire or twine binding the bristles to the handle.
DIY: Wrap a thick strip of black felt or black duct tape around your waist over the skirt band.
Brown Leggings or Pants
Simple brown leggings or trousers to wear underneath the grass skirt for comfort and coverage.
DIY: Use any solid brown sweatpants or leggings you already own.
Mini Dustpan Accessory
A small, lightweight plastic dustpan to carry as a funny prop or candy bucket.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Broomstick costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown wood-grain long-sleeve shirt to establish the broom handle base.
- 2
Slip on the brown leggings or pants for comfortable under-layers.
- 3
Wrap the tan raffia or grass skirt around your waist over the leggings.
- 4
Secure the wide black belt over the top waistband of the grass skirt to simulate the broom's wire binding.
- 5
Fluff out the raffia skirt so the bristles look full and authentic.
- 6
Carry the mini dustpan to complete the literal cleaning tool aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup simple with natural tones, or add a playful touch by painting a small black 'bristle' texture on your cheeks. Wear your hair up in a tight, high ponytail or bun to keep the focus on the costume's silhouette.
Broomstick for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a classic witch, a dustpan, or a spilled pile of leaves.
- group
- Create a cleaning crew with a mop, a vacuum cleaner, a dustpan, and a bottle of spray cleaner.
- kids
- Use a brown toddler onesie and attach a short, lightweight straw fringe skirt around the waist.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting brown tunic and a stretchy elastic-waist raffia skirt for maximum comfort.
- pet
- A simple brown dog harness with a small bundle of craft straw secured to the back.
Tips
- If the raffia skirt is too itchy, ensure your leggings are thick enough to act as a barrier.
- Trim the bottom of the grass skirt if it is too long to walk safely without tripping.
- Shake out the grass skirt outdoors before wearing it to remove loose fibers.
Broomstick costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY broomstick costume?
- Wear a long-sleeve brown shirt for the handle, a tan raffia grass skirt for the bristles, and secure them at the waist with a thick black belt or rope.
- Is a human broom costume comfortable to wear?
- Yes, as long as you wear soft leggings or pants underneath the straw skirt to prevent itching from the raffia fibers.
- What props go well with a broomstick costume?
- A small plastic dustpan makes an excellent prop and can even double as a unique candy bucket for trick-or-treating.
Did you know? While brooms have been used for cleaning since ancient times, the association of witches flying on broomsticks dates back to at least the 15th century.