Chester Cheetah Costume
It ain't easy bein' cheesy. Dress up as the coolest cat.
Chester Cheetah is the smooth-talking, sunglasses-wearing mascot for Frito-Lay's Cheetos. People choose this costume for its nostalgic humor, vibrant orange color scheme, and laid-back attitude. The look centers on a cheetah-print jumpsuit, dark shades, white sneakers, and a bag of Cheetos.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Chester Cheetah costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Chester Cheetah costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Cheetah print jumpsuit or union suit
An orange hooded jumpsuit with black cheetah spots and a white belly patch.
DIY: Wear an orange sweatshirt and sweatpants, then draw black spots on them using a fabric marker.
Black sunglasses
Retro-style black sunglasses with thick frames, reminiscent of 1980s cool.
DIY: Use any pair of dark, thick-rimmed black sunglasses you already own.
White gloves
Simple white cotton or cartoon-style gloves to mimic Chester's paws.
DIY: Use plain white winter gloves or skip them for easier hand movement.
White sneakers
Classic low-top or high-top white canvas sneakers.
DIY: Use any clean pair of white athletic shoes you have.
Cheetos bag prop
An actual bag of Cheetos (either Crunchy or Flamin' Hot) to carry around.
DIY: Empty a real Cheetos bag, stuff it with tissue paper, and tape it shut so it stays plump.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Chester Cheetah costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the orange cheetah-print jumpsuit and zip it up fully.
- 2
Pull the hood over your head if your jumpsuit features Chester's ears and face.
- 3
Slip on the white cartoon gloves over your hands.
- 4
Put on your clean white sneakers and tie them securely.
- 5
Slide on the black retro sunglasses, resting them on your nose or over the hood's face.
- 6
Grab your stuffed Cheetos bag prop to carry as your signature accessory.
Makeup & hair
If your jumpsuit doesn't have a hood, paint your nose black with face paint, draw three whiskers on each cheek with an eyeliner pencil, and slick your hair back.
Chester Cheetah for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Chester with someone dressed as a giant bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
- group
- Go as a snack squad with friends dressed as other classic brand mascots.
- kids
- A cozy, fleece cheetah onesie with sunglasses makes an adorable, warm kid's outfit.
- Plus size
- Look for oversized fleece union suits which offer a comfortable, stretchy fit.
- pet
- An orange dog sweater with painted black spots and a tiny prop bag attached to the collar.
Tips
- Keep your hands free for socializing by tucking the prop Cheetos bag under your arm or using a bag with a strap.
- If attending an indoor party, wear a lightweight t-shirt underneath the fleece jumpsuit to avoid overheating.
- Pose for photos with a relaxed, leaning posture and a thumbs-up to capture Chester's cool attitude.
Chester Cheetah costume FAQ
- What does a Chester Cheetah costume include?
- A standard costume includes an orange spotted jumpsuit with a tail, a character hood or mask, white gloves, and black sunglasses.
- How can I make a DIY Chester Cheetah costume?
- Wear an orange sweat suit, draw black spots on it with a permanent marker, safety-pin a felt white oval to your chest, and wear black sunglasses.
- What shoes should I wear with a Chester Cheetah costume?
- Classic white low-top sneakers are the best choice to match Chester's cartoon footwear.
Did you know? Chester Cheetah was created in 1986 by computer animation art director Colin Cleland, replacing the previous mascot, the Cheetos Mouse.