Bubble Tea Costume
A sweet, refreshing look featuring chewy tapioca pearls and a giant straw.
Bubble tea, or boba, is a beloved Taiwanese drink known for its sweet milk tea base and chewy tapioca pearls. People choose this costume for its playful, highly recognizable aesthetic and easy DIY potential. The look typically features a tan or pastel tunic adorned with black 'pearls' and topped with a giant straw headpiece.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–50
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What you need for a Bubble Tea costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bubble Tea costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Tunic or dress
A sleeveless beige, tan, pastel pink, or light green dress or long t-shirt to represent the tea flavor.
DIY: Use an oversized tan t-shirt or a clear plastic poncho.
Tapioca pearls
Black felt sheets cut into circles, black pom-poms, or small black balloons.
DIY: Cut circles out of black construction paper or cardboard.
Giant straw
A cardboard mailing tube or a short section of a pool noodle wrapped in colorful paper or tape.
DIY: Roll up a sheet of bright pink or blue poster board into a cylinder.
Headband
A plain plastic headband to secure the straw headpiece.
DIY: Attach the straw to a hair clip or a baseball cap instead.
Base layers
A neutral long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or tights to wear underneath the tunic.
DIY: Use any solid-colored leggings and long-sleeve shirt from your closet.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bubble Tea costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Choose your flavor color, such as beige for classic milk tea, green for matcha, or purple for taro, and put on the matching dress or tunic.
- 2
Cut out 10 to 15 circles from black felt, or partially inflate small black balloons to serve as the boba pearls.
- 3
Attach the black felt circles or balloons to the bottom third of the dress using fabric glue, safety pins, or double-sided tape.
- 4
Create the straw by wrapping your cardboard tube or pool noodle in bright, colorful tape or paper to make it look like a giant boba straw.
- 5
Secure the straw to the plastic headband using hot glue or zip ties, angling it slightly to one side for a playful look.
- 6
Put on your neutral base layers, slip the boba tunic over your head, and place the straw headband on your hair.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup fresh and dewy with pastel eyeshadow matching your chosen tea flavor. Style hair in high space buns or a sleek ponytail to keep the focus on the straw headband.
Bubble Tea for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as bubble tea and the other dresses as a giant pastry, a cookie, or a bag of loose tea leaves.
- group
- A 'boba flight' where group members dress in different flavors, such as matcha (green), taro (purple), mango (yellow), and classic milk tea (tan).
- kids
- Use a clear plastic trash bag filled with pastel balloons and black balloons at the bottom, with armholes cut out for a quick, lightweight kids' version.
- Plus size
- An oversized pastel sweatshirt or A-line dress provides a comfortable, flowy base for attaching the boba pearls.
- pet
- A tan pet sweater with small black felt circles glued to the rear and a tiny felt straw secured to a soft elastic strap.
Tips
- If using balloons for the boba pearls, do not over-inflate them so they are less likely to pop when you sit down.
- Felt circles are the most durable and comfortable option if you plan to sit down or drive in your costume.
- Carry a real cup of bubble tea as a functional, delicious prop that keeps you hydrated all night.
Bubble Tea costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY bubble tea costume?
- Use a tan or pastel dress, attach black felt circles to the bottom to represent tapioca pearls, and hot-glue a colorful cardboard tube to a headband for the straw.
- What are the best materials for the boba pearls?
- Black felt sheets cut into circles are the easiest and most durable. Small black balloons or large black pom-poms also work well for a 3D effect.
- What should I wear under a bubble tea tunic?
- Wear a simple, neutral long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or tights to keep warm and ensure the focus stays on the colorful cup design.
Did you know? Bubble tea was invented in Taiwan in the 1980s and has since become a global cultural phenomenon with thousands of dedicated shops worldwide.