Chick-fil-A Costume
Eat Mor Chikin! Recreate the iconic fast-food mascot look.
The Chick-fil-A Cow is one of the most recognizable advertising mascots in fast-food history. People love this costume because it is funny, highly recognizable, and easy to customize for groups or families. The classic look consists of a spotted cow outfit paired with a hand-painted 'EAT MOR CHIKIN' sandwich board sign.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $15–40
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What you need for a Chick-fil-A costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Chick-fil-A costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White base clothing
A plain white long-sleeve t-shirt and white sweatpants, or a white hooded jumpsuit.
DIY: Use any plain white clothes you already own.
Black felt sheets
Stiff felt sheets cut into irregular, wavy shapes to mimic cow spots.
DIY: Draw spots directly onto the white clothing using a thick black fabric marker.
Cow ears and horns headband
A plush headband featuring black-and-white cow ears and small soft horns.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of white and pink felt and glue them to a plain black headband.
White poster board
Two large sheets of sturdy white poster board to create the sandwich board sign.
DIY: Cut open and flatten a large cardboard box, then paint it white.
Black paint or marker
Thick black acrylic paint or a jumbo permanent marker to write the sign's message.
DIY: Use black electrical tape to block out the letters on the poster board.
Black yarn or rope
Thick yarn or utility rope to connect the two poster boards over your shoulders.
DIY: Use old shoelaces or heavy-duty tape to secure the boards.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Chick-fil-A costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Cut several irregular, wavy shapes out of the black felt sheets to create cow spots.
- 2
Attach the felt spots evenly across the front and back of your white shirt and pants using fabric glue or safety pins.
- 3
On both sheets of white poster board, write 'EAT MOR CHIKIN' in large, crude, slightly messy block letters using black paint or a marker.
- 4
Punch two holes near the top edge of each poster board sheet, spaced about six inches apart.
- 5
Thread the black yarn or rope through the holes to connect the front and back boards, adjusting the length so they rest comfortably on your shoulders.
- 6
Put on the spotted white clothing, drape the sandwich board over your shoulders, and place the cow ears headband on your head.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple or tucked back under the headband. For a fun extra touch, use black face paint to color the tip of your nose black and draw a few small cow spots on your cheeks.
Chick-fil-A for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as the Chick-fil-A Cow, and the other wears a red polo shirt, black apron, and a name tag reading 'My Pleasure' as a restaurant employee.
- group
- Dress a group as a herd of cows all carrying different variations of the 'EAT MOR CHIKIN' signs.
- kids
- Use a white toddler onesie with felt spots glued on and a mini cardboard sign hung gently around their neck.
- Plus size
- Use an oversized white crewneck sweatshirt and matching sweatpants for a comfortable, loose-fitting base.
- pet
- Put a white dog shirt with black felt spots on your pet and attach a miniature paper sign to their collar.
Tips
- Make sure the neck loops on the sandwich board are long enough so the signs sit comfortably at chest level and do not rub against your neck.
- If you are short on time, a pre-made plush cow onesie works perfectly as a base instead of gluing individual spots.
- Write the sign letters slightly crooked on purpose to match the authentic, hand-painted look from the commercials.
Chick-fil-A costume FAQ
- How do you make the 'Eat Mor Chikin' sign?
- Write 'EAT MOR CHIKIN' in messy, black block letters on two white poster boards, punch holes at the top of each, and tie them together with string to wear over your shoulders.
- What is the easiest base for a DIY cow costume?
- A plain white t-shirt and white sweatpants decorated with black felt spots or black fabric marker.
- Can I dress up as a Chick-fil-A employee instead?
- Yes, wear a red polo shirt, a black apron, a black visor, and a custom printed name tag that says 'My Pleasure'.
Did you know? The iconic 'Eat Mor Chikin' cows first appeared on a Texas billboard in 1995, depicted as mischievous cows holding a paintbrush to redirect hungry drivers away from beef.