Chara Costume
Bring Undertale's fallen human to life with this simple, eerie look.
Chara is the first human to fall into the Underground in the hit indie game Undertale. Known for their striking resemblance to Frisk, Chara's look is popular for its simplicity, comfort, and slightly eerie undertones. The costume revolves around a signature green and yellow striped sweater, casual shorts, and a gold heart locket.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Chara costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Chara costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Green and Yellow Striped Sweater
A kiwi green crewneck sweatshirt or long-sleeve shirt featuring a single broad yellow stripe across the chest and sleeves.
DIY: Buy a plain green sweatshirt and use yellow fabric paint or yellow duct tape to create a thick horizontal stripe across the middle.
Brown Shorts
Simple, comfortable brown cotton or denim shorts that sit mid-thigh.
DIY: Use any pair of brown pants or sweatpants cut down to shorts length.
Gold Heart Locket
A simple gold-colored heart-shaped pendant necklace, representing the Heart Locket item from the game.
DIY: Cut a heart shape out of yellow cardboard or craft foam, paint it gold, and hang it from a gold string.
Toy Knife
A safe, fake rubber or plastic prop knife to represent Chara's Real Knife weapon.
DIY: Cut a knife shape out of thick cardboard and paint the blade silver and the handle black.
Brown Boots or Shoes
Plain brown ankle boots, loafers, or casual brown sneakers.
DIY: Wear any dark brown or black closed-toe shoes you already own.
Brown Bob Wig
A short, straight brown wig with bangs styled into a neat bob.
DIY: Style your natural hair into a short bob if it is already brown.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Chara costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown shorts and pull on the green and yellow striped sweater.
- 2
Put on the short brown bob wig, brushing the bangs straight down to frame your face.
- 3
Clasp the gold heart locket necklace around your neck so it rests over the yellow stripe of the sweater.
- 4
Put on your brown boots or shoes with neutral-colored socks.
- 5
Hold the prop toy knife in one hand to complete Chara's iconic, unsettling look.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal with a pale complexion, rosy pink cheeks, and a wide, slightly eerie smile. Style the brown wig into a neat, chin-length bob with straight bangs.
Chara for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Frisk in a blue and purple striped sweater, or Asriel Dreemurr.
- group
- Form an Undertale group with Frisk, Sans, Papyrus, and Toriel.
- kids
- This comfortable, warm outfit is perfect for kids; swap the toy knife for a harmless plastic butter knife or a red heart prop.
- Plus size
- Use an oversized green crewneck sweatshirt and comfortable brown knit shorts for an easy, relaxed fit.
Tips
- For outdoor events in cold weather, swap the brown shorts for brown leggings or sweatpants.
- Keep your expression neutral or wear a wide, unblinking smile for photos to capture Chara's creepy game persona.
- Ensure your prop knife is clearly fake and made of soft plastic or foam for safety at conventions.
Chara costume FAQ
- What is the difference between Chara and Frisk's outfits?
- Chara wears a green sweater with a single yellow stripe and brown shorts, while Frisk wears a blue sweater with two purple stripes and blue pants.
- How do I make Chara's sweater DIY style?
- Start with a plain kiwi green sweatshirt. Use painter's tape to mask off a thick horizontal band across the chest and sleeves, then fill it in with yellow fabric paint.
- What props does Chara use?
- Chara is typically depicted with a gold heart locket necklace and a toy or real knife, which are key items found in the game.
Did you know? In Undertale, naming the fallen child 'Chara' triggers the response 'The true name,' confirming it as the character's official canon name.