Caillou Costume
Bring the classic children's book and cartoon character to life easily.
Caillou is the famous four-year-old protagonist of the Canadian educational animated series, known for his endless curiosity and bright primary-colored outfit. This costume is a popular choice for teachers, nostalgic adults, and kids alike because of its simple, recognizable color blocking. The look consists of a yellow shirt with red collar details, blue shorts, yellow socks, red shoes, and his signature bald head.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Caillou costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Caillou costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Yellow shirt
A bright yellow short-sleeve t-shirt or Henley shirt, ideally with a red collar or red fabric paint applied to the collar and hem.
DIY: Use a plain yellow t-shirt and paint the collar red with fabric paint.
Blue shorts
Classic bright blue cotton or athletic shorts that sit above the knee.
DIY: Use any blue sweatpants cut into shorts.
Yellow socks
Bright yellow crew socks pulled up to mid-calf.
Red shoes
Red sneakers or slip-on shoes, preferably with white soles or velcro straps.
DIY: Tape over old sneakers with red duct tape.
Bald cap
A flesh-toned latex bald cap to mimic Caillou's signature hairless look.
DIY: Wear a yellow and blue multi-panel propeller or baseball cap if you want to skip the bald cap.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Caillou costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright yellow t-shirt. If DIYing, ensure the red fabric paint on the collar is completely dry.
- 2
Slip on the royal blue shorts.
- 3
Pull the bright yellow crew socks up to mid-calf level.
- 4
Put on the red sneakers or slip-on shoes.
- 5
Apply the latex bald cap following the package instructions, blending the edges with makeup that matches your skin tone.
- 6
Optional: Carry a green dinosaur plush toy to represent his favorite toy, Rexy.
Makeup & hair
Use a flesh-toned latex bald cap secured with spirit gum to hide your hair. Keep your face clean-shaven and makeup-free to match the simple cartoon aesthetic.
Caillou for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Rosie (Caillou's sister) in a blue dress and red hair bows, or his mom in a red shirt and blue pants.
- group
- Go as the whole family, including his mom, dad, sister Rosie, and Gilbert the cat.
- kids
- An incredibly easy toddler costume using a yellow tee, blue shorts, and a colorful baseball cap instead of a bald cap.
- Plus size
- Use a loose-fit yellow cotton tee and comfortable elastic-waist royal blue knit shorts.
- pet
- Dress your pet in a small yellow t-shirt or a blue collar with a yellow charm.
Tips
- If using a bald cap, apply a light layer of translucent setting powder over it to reduce shine in photos.
- Keep the weather in mind; since this outfit uses shorts and a t-shirt, bring a yellow hoodie if you are wearing it outdoors in the cold.
- Carry a green plush dinosaur as a prop to make the character instantly recognizable to those who might mistake the outfit for a generic colorful look.
Caillou costume FAQ
- Why is Caillou bald?
- Caillou was originally depicted as a much younger baby in the original book series. When the TV show was created, animators kept him bald so children would easily recognize him from the books.
- How can I make a Caillou costume without a bald cap?
- You can wear a multi-colored panel baseball cap or a blue and yellow propeller beanie instead of using a bald cap.
- What color is Caillou's shirt?
- Caillou wears a bright yellow short-sleeved shirt with a red collar and red trim along the bottom hem.
Did you know? Caillou was first created in 1989 as a nine-month-old baby in a series of French-Canadian children's books written by Christine L'Heureux.