Caution Tape Costume
Proceed with caution in this high-visibility, head-turning safety look.
The Caution Tape costume is a bold, high-visibility choice popular for Halloween, themed parties, and music video recreations. Whether you choose a sleek pre-printed jumpsuit or wrap yourself in actual plastic barricade tape, this look is guaranteed to turn heads. It is incredibly budget-friendly, highly customizable, and instantly recognizable.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–50
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What you need for a Caution Tape costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Caution Tape costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Yellow bodysuit or jumpsuit
A form-fitting, solid yellow long-sleeve bodysuit or unitard to serve as the base layer.
DIY: Use a fitted yellow t-shirt and yellow leggings from your closet.
Roll of caution tape
A standard 3-inch wide roll of yellow plastic barricade tape with black 'CAUTION' lettering.
Double-sided fashion tape
Strong, skin-safe double-sided adhesive tape to secure the plastic wrap to your base clothes.
DIY: Use safety pins pinned from the inside of the clothing.
Black combat boots
Heavy-duty black lace-up boots to anchor the industrial aesthetic.
DIY: Any solid black sneakers or boots will work.
Black tinted safety glasses
Sleek, dark-tinted protective glasses or modern black sunglasses.
DIY: Use any dark athletic sunglasses you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Caution Tape costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your yellow bodysuit or base clothing layer along with your black combat boots.
- 2
Unroll a long strip of caution tape, keeping it attached to the roll for easy handling.
- 3
Anchor the starting end of the tape to your hip or shoulder using double-sided fashion tape.
- 4
Wrap the caution tape diagonally across your torso and limbs, leaving enough slack around your joints so you can bend and sit comfortably.
- 5
Secure the ends and key overlap points of the tape to your base layer using additional pieces of fashion tape.
- 6
Put on the black safety glasses or sunglasses to complete the industrial look.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair sleek and secure, such as a high, tight ponytail or a blunt bob. For makeup, go for a bold graphic black eyeliner or a bright yellow eyeshadow to match the safety theme.
Caution Tape for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a partner dressed as a construction worker with a hard hat, or a classic convict in an orange jumpsuit.
- group
- Create a 'Hazard Zone' crew with members dressing as traffic cones, hazard signs, and construction foreman.
- kids
- Wrap a few loose loops of caution tape over a yellow sweatshirt and sweatpants for a comfortable, school-friendly outfit.
- Plus size
- A stretchy yellow mock-neck dress or long-sleeve unitard provides a comfortable, flexible canvas for wrapping.
- pet
- A simple yellow dog vest with 'CAUTION' printed down the side in black fabric marker.
Tips
- Do not wrap the plastic tape directly onto bare skin for long periods, as it does not breathe and can cause sweating.
- Leave extra slack around your knees and hips so the plastic tape does not snap when you sit down.
- Carry a small roll of extra tape and a pair of safety scissors in your bag for quick on-the-go repairs.
Caution Tape costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY caution tape costume?
- Wear a solid yellow base layer, then wrap real plastic caution tape diagonally across your torso and limbs, securing it in place with double-sided fashion tape or safety pins.
- Can I sit down in a caution tape costume?
- Yes, as long as you leave enough slack in the tape around your hips and knees when wrapping, or if you use a pre-printed fabric jumpsuit instead of real plastic tape.
- What is the Lady Gaga caution tape look?
- Inspired by the 'Telephone' music video, this high-fashion look involves wrapping caution tape directly over a nude or black bodysuit in a stylized, asymmetrical bandage wrap.
Did you know? The caution tape fashion trend peaked in 2010 after Lady Gaga wore a custom outfit made entirely of crime scene tape in her iconic 'Telephone' music video.