Cannabis Costume
Grow your own fun with a hilarious, green-themed cannabis costume.
The cannabis costume is a popular choice for Halloween, 420 events, and novelty parties. Whether you want to dress up as a giant green pot leaf, a rolled joint, or a bag of weed, this look is guaranteed to spark conversations. The classic outfit relies on vibrant green tones, iconic leaf shapes, and playful, laid-back accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–60
Try it on
See yourself as Cannabis
One clear photo of yourself; we render you in this costume — face untouched, full body, about 20 seconds.
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What you need for a Cannabis costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Cannabis costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Green bodysuit or base layer
A solid kelly green long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings or pants to serve as the foliage background.
DIY: Use any solid green t-shirt and jeans from your closet.
Giant felt cannabis leaf
A large, seven-pointed serrated leaf cut from stiff green felt, worn as a chest piece or tunic.
DIY: Cut a large seven-pointed leaf shape out of green poster board or stiff felt and attach it to your shirt with safety pins.
Novelty sunglasses
Tinted green sunglasses, ideally shaped like marijuana leaves or round retro frames.
DIY: Wear round green-tinted sunglasses.
Bucket hat
A green or black bucket hat featuring a printed cannabis leaf emblem.
DIY: Pin a small printed paper leaf to a plain black bucket hat.
Beaded necklaces
Metallic green bead necklaces to layer around your neck for a festive party look.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Cannabis costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid green long-sleeve shirt and matching green pants or leggings.
- 2
Attach the large DIY felt leaf to the front of your shirt using safety pins, or slip on a pre-made leaf tunic over your head.
- 3
Put on the green bucket hat, adjusting it so it sits comfortably on your head.
- 4
Accessorize with the green-tinted leaf sunglasses and layer several green beaded necklaces over your collar.
- 5
Optional: Carry a novelty prop like a giant fake rolled joint made from a rolled-up sheet of white poster board.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair casual and messy under the bucket hat. For makeup, you can add small green face-paint leaf details on your cheeks or use green glitter eyeshadow.
Cannabis for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as a green cannabis leaf, and the other dresses as a lighter or a bag of snack chips.
- group
- A group can dress as different strains (Sativa, Indica, Ruderalis) with custom printed labels, or as a full 'munchies' snack pack.
- kids
- A cute potted plant costume with green felt leaves.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, slip-on green tunic or a printed 'Bag of Weed' sandwich-board style costume offers a comfortable, one-size-fits-most option.
- pet
- A green dog collar decorated with felt leaves or a small green leaf-print bandana.
Tips
- If attending an outdoor event, choose a warm fleece green sweatshirt as your base layer.
- Keep your hands free by using a green backpack to hold your personal items and extra props.
- For the best photos, strike a relaxed, laid-back pose with peace signs.
- Make sure your DIY felt leaf is secured with multiple safety pins so it doesn't flop over while walking.
Cannabis costume FAQ
- How do I make a quick DIY joint costume?
- Wrap yourself in a white or tan throw blanket, secure it with safety pins or Velcro to keep it rolled up, and wear a gray beanie on your head to look like the ash.
- What is the easiest way to dress up as weed?
- Wear all green clothing and pin a printed paper or felt seven-pointed leaf to your chest, paired with a green bucket hat.
- Are there ready-to-wear options available?
- Yes, you can find slip-on tunics shaped like giant green leaves or printed 'Bag of Weed' plastic-style tunics online.
Did you know? The iconic seven-pointed leaf shape represents the most common leaf structure of the Cannabis Sativa plant, which has been cultivated for thousands of years for fiber, oil, and medicinal purposes.