Charlotte's Web Costume
Bring the beloved barnyard tale to life with simple, classic costumes.
Charlotte's Web is a timeless children's book by E.B. White featuring the heartwarming friendship between Wilbur the pig and a clever spider named Charlotte. Dressing up from this classic story is a popular choice for teachers, book character days, and family Halloween themes. The most popular looks include Wilbur the pig, Fern the farm girl, or Charlotte with her message-bearing web.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Charlotte's Web costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Charlotte's Web costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Pink long-sleeve shirt and pants
A matching set of solid light pink sweatpants and a sweatshirt to form Wilbur's body.
DIY: Use any solid pink clothing you already own.
Pig ears and snout set
A simple headband with pink felt pig ears and a matching plush snout on an elastic band.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of pink felt, glue them to a headband, and draw a snout on a paper cup.
Plush pink pig tail
A curly pink wire-core plush tail that pins to the back of your pants.
DIY: Twist a pink pipe cleaner into a spiral and safety-pin it to your waist.
White poster board or cardboard sign
A hand-drawn sign shaped like a spiderweb featuring one of Charlotte's famous words like 'SOME PIG' or 'TERRIFIC'.
DIY: Cut a circle out of cardboard, draw a web with a black marker, and write 'SOME PIG' in the center.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Charlotte's Web costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the matching pink sweatshirt and sweatpants to establish the base for Wilbur.
- 2
Attach the curly pink tail to the back of the pants using a safety pin.
- 3
Place the pig snout elastic around your head, positioning the plush snout over your nose.
- 4
Put on the pink pig ears headband, adjusting it so it sits securely on your head.
- 5
Use a black marker to write 'SOME PIG' in bold letters on your web sign.
- 6
Punch two holes in the top of the sign, thread a string through, and wear it around your neck.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal. You can use a pink makeup crayon to paint a small pink circle on the tip of your nose if you prefer not to wear a plastic snout.
Charlotte's Web for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Wilbur the pig, and the other dresses as Fern Arable in a plaid shirt, cuffed jeans, and braided hair.
- group
- A group can feature Wilbur, Fern, Charlotte (wearing black with a web cape), and Templeton the rat.
- kids
- An adorable, comfortable option using a pink fleece one-piece pajama suit with attached hood and ears.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting pink oversized hoodie and matching joggers offer a comfortable, size-inclusive fit.
- pet
- A simple pink dog sweater paired with a soft felt pig ear headband.
Tips
- For outdoor events, wear warm layers under the pink sweatsuit.
- Make the web sign out of lightweight foam board so it is comfortable to wear around your neck all day.
- If dressing as Fern, carry a small plush pig toy to instantly make the character recognizable.
Charlotte's Web costume FAQ
- How do you make an easy Charlotte's Web costume for teachers?
- Dressing as Fern is the easiest teacher costume: wear a red plaid flannel shirt, cuffed blue jeans, boots, put your hair in two braids, and carry a plush pig.
- What are Charlotte's words from the web?
- The words Charlotte spins to save Wilbur are 'SOME PIG', 'TERRIFIC', 'RADIANT', and 'HUMBLE'.
- How do you make a DIY Charlotte the spider costume?
- Wear an all-black outfit, attach extra black socks stuffed with paper to your sides as extra legs, and use white fabric paint to draw a spiderweb on a black t-shirt.
Did you know? E.B. White was inspired to write the book after observing a real spider spinning a web in his barn in Maine.