Cheeto Costume
Bring the ultimate cheesy crunch to your next Halloween party.
The Cheeto costume is a hilarious, eye-catching choice for snack lovers and pop culture fans alike. Whether you dress up as a giant, textured orange crunchy Cheeto or wear a branded snack bag tunic, this outfit is guaranteed to get laughs. The look centers around vibrant orange hues, textured fabrics, and playful snack-themed accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–75
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What you need for a Cheeto costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Cheeto costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Cheetos Bag Tunic
A sleeveless, slip-on polyester tunic printed to look like a classic yellow-and-red Cheetos bag or a black-and-red Flamin' Hot bag.
DIY: Paint a large piece of rectangular cardboard to look like a Cheetos bag, cut out armholes, and wear it with shoulder straps.
Orange Bodysuit or Base Layer
A solid, bright orange long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings or pants to wear underneath the tunic.
DIY: Use any solid orange t-shirt and sweatpants from your closet.
Orange Cheese Dust Gloves
Bright orange knit or jersey gloves to mimic the look of fingers covered in cheesy 'Cheetle' dust.
DIY: Take cheap white cotton gloves and dye them bright orange, or color the fingertips with an orange fabric marker.
Chester Cheetah Sunglasses
Cool, black retro-style sunglasses to channel the brand's iconic mascot, Chester Cheetah.
DIY: Use any pair of thick-rimmed black sunglasses you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Cheeto costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright orange long-sleeve shirt and matching orange leggings or pants as your base layer.
- 2
Slip the printed Cheetos bag tunic over your head, adjusting it so it sits comfortably on your shoulders.
- 3
Put on the bright orange gloves to represent the iconic orange cheese dust.
- 4
Slide on the black retro sunglasses to add a touch of Chester Cheetah's cool attitude.
- 5
Complete the look with clean orange or neutral sneakers to keep the focus on the snack theme.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple or spray it with temporary orange hair color. For makeup, apply a playful smudge of orange face paint or eyeshadow around your fingers or the corners of your mouth to look like you just finished a bag of Cheetos.
Cheeto for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as a classic Cheeto bag and the other dresses as Chester Cheetah in a cheetah-print jumpsuit and sunglasses.
- group
- Have friends dress as other Frito-Lay snacks like Doritos, Fritos, and Lays to form a complete vending machine lineup.
- kids
- A smaller, plush version of the Cheetos bag tunic worn over comfortable orange pajamas.
- Plus size
- The loose, open-sided design of the printed tunic fits comfortably over any size orange sweat suit.
- pet
- A small dog sweater designed to look like a mini snack bag.
Tips
- Choose a tunic with open sides or flexible armholes so you can easily sit, dance, and move around at parties.
- Wear comfortable sneakers since the base of the costume is essentially a cozy athletic sweat suit.
- Carry a real, unopened bag of Cheetos as a prop—it makes for great photos and a handy snack later.
- If making a DIY foam Cheeto, use orange textured spray paint or fleece fabric to get that bumpy, crunchy texture.
Cheeto costume FAQ
- What is the official name of the orange dust on Cheetos?
- The official term for the cheesy orange powder that sticks to your fingers is 'Cheetle'.
- How do I make a DIY crunchy Cheeto costume?
- You can carve a long, bumpy shape out of upholstery foam, coat it in orange fabric paint, and dust it with orange flocking powder or crushed orange felt for texture.
- Is the Cheetos bag costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, the commercial tunics are made of lightweight, flexible foam-backed polyester that slips easily over your normal clothes.
Did you know? Cheetos were invented in 1948 by Fritos creator Charles Elmer Doolin, who cooked up the first batches in the Frito Company's research kitchen in Dallas, Texas.