Casper the Friendly Ghost Costume
Bring the world's friendliest ghost to life with this classic look.
Casper the Friendly Ghost is a beloved pop culture icon known for his sweet personality and desire to make friends rather than scare people. This costume is a popular choice for those wanting a nostalgic, family-friendly, and highly comfortable Halloween outfit. The look relies on a clean, all-white aesthetic with simple ghostly details to capture Casper's signature friendly appearance.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–50
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What you need for a Casper the Friendly Ghost costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Casper the Friendly Ghost costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White hooded sweatshirt
An oversized, plain white fleece hoodie to serve as the ghostly body and head.
DIY: Use a plain white crewneck sweatshirt and a separate white knit beanie.
White sweatpants
Comfortable, loose-fitting white sweatpants to complete the solid white silhouette.
DIY: Any pair of solid white pants, leggings, or a long white skirt will work.
Blue felt sheet
A small sheet of stiff blue craft felt to cut out Casper's friendly eyes.
DIY: Draw the eyes on white paper with a blue marker and pin them to the hood.
Black felt sheet
A small sheet of black craft felt to cut out Casper's smiling mouth.
DIY: Draw the mouth on paper with a black marker and pin it to the hood.
White gloves
Simple white cotton or jersey gloves to keep your hands looking ghostly and seamless.
White shoes
Solid white sneakers or slip-ons to match the monochromatic look.
DIY: Wear white socks over your regular shoes if wearing them indoors.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Casper the Friendly Ghost costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white sweatpants and the white hooded sweatshirt.
- 2
Cut two large, friendly oval eye shapes out of the blue craft felt.
- 3
Cut a wide, happy smiling mouth shape out of the black craft felt.
- 4
Use safety pins or fabric tape to temporarily attach the felt eyes and mouth to the front top of the sweatshirt's hood.
- 5
Pull the hood up over your head, adjusting it so the felt face features sit clearly on your forehead or crown.
- 6
Put on the white cotton gloves and step into your white shoes to complete the seamless ghostly look.
Makeup & hair
Since the hood covers your head, makeup is optional. If you want your face visible, apply pale white face paint and a touch of blue eyeshadow around the eyes for a soft, ethereal glow.
Casper the Friendly Ghost for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Wendy the Good Little Witch in her classic red robe and pointed hat.
- group
- Gather a group to play Casper alongside the Ghostly Trio: Stretch, Fatso, and Stinky.
- kids
- Use a white toddler sleep sack or fleece onesie with felt eyes glued to the hood for an adorable baby Casper.
- Plus size
- An oversized white fleece poncho or extra-large white hoodie provides a comfortable, flowing ghostly shape.
- pet
- A simple white dog t-shirt with felt eyes and mouth attached to the back.
Tips
- Choose thick, opaque white fabrics so your undergarments do not show through under bright lights.
- If you plan to wear the hood up all night, use safety pins to secure the hood to a white baseball cap worn underneath to keep it from slipping.
- Carry a small sign or trick-or-treat bucket that says 'BOO!' in a friendly font to emphasize the character.
Casper the Friendly Ghost costume FAQ
- How do I make a Casper costume last-minute?
- Simply wear an all-white outfit, pull up a white hood, and cut out eyes and a mouth from black paper or tape to stick onto the hood.
- What is the best way to attach the face to the hood?
- Double-sided fabric tape or safety pins are best because they secure the felt pieces firmly without permanently ruining the sweatshirt.
- Is Casper the Friendly Ghost a scary costume?
- No, Casper is famously friendly. The bright white color and smiling felt face make this a very approachable, non-scary Halloween look.
Did you know? Casper first appeared in a 1945 children's book before being adapted into famous theatrical cartoon shorts by Famous Studios.