Christmas Story Bunny Costume
Embrace the pink nightmare with Ralphie's iconic holiday bunny pajamas.
The Christmas Story Bunny costume is based on the famously embarrassing pink pajama suit gifted to Ralphie by his Aunt Clara in the classic holiday film. It is a popular choice for Christmas parties, movie nights, and Halloween because of its instantly recognizable, humorous look. The outfit consists of a bright pink fleece one-piece suit with floppy ears, matching bunny slippers, and Ralphie's signature black-rimmed glasses.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $40–85
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What you need for a Christmas Story Bunny costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Christmas Story Bunny costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Pink Bunny Union Suit
A full-body, bright pink fleece or plush one-piece pajama suit with a front zipper, attached hood, and a small white puff tail on the back.
DIY: Dye a white hooded union suit pink and sew on a white faux-fur tail.
Floppy Bunny Ears
Long, pink plush bunny ears attached to the hood of the suit, reinforced with wire so they can droop slightly.
DIY: Cut ear shapes from pink felt, insert craft wire, and sew them directly to the hood of a pink onesie.
Pink Bunny Slippers
Plush, oversized pink slippers shaped like bunny heads with floppy ears and black beaded eyes.
DIY: Glue pink felt ears and black button eyes onto a pair of plain pink slip-on slippers.
Black-Rimmed Glasses
Round, thick-rimmed black costume glasses to replicate Ralphie's classic 1940s eyewear.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of a pair of cheap black plastic sunglasses.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Christmas Story Bunny costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Step into the pink plush bunny union suit and pull it up over your shoulders.
- 2
Zip up the front of the suit completely to secure the fit.
- 3
Pull the hood over your head, ensuring the attached floppy bunny ears drape forward over your shoulders.
- 4
Put on the thick, round black-rimmed glasses.
- 5
Slip your feet into the matching oversized pink plush bunny slippers.
- 6
Adjust the wire inside the hood's ears to give them a slightly droopy, comical look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair completely tucked inside the hood. No makeup is required, but a slightly grumpy or embarrassed facial expression perfectly captures Ralphie's reaction to the suit.
Christmas Story Bunny for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as Ralphie in his winter coat holding a Red Ryder BB gun, or the Old Man holding the leg lamp.
- group
- Add characters like Flick with his tongue stuck to a pole, Schwartz, and the Old Man.
- kids
- Perfect for toddlers and kids using a smaller-sized pink fleece bunny onesie.
- Plus size
- Look for oversized fleece union suits which offer a comfortable, loose fit.
- pet
- A pink knit dog sweater with attached plush bunny ears.
Tips
- Fleece union suits can get very warm, so wear lightweight t-shirts and shorts underneath.
- If wearing this costume outdoors, swap the plush slippers for pink sneakers to protect your feet and keep the costume clean.
- Practice your best 'disappointed and embarrassed' face for photos to match Ralphie's classic movie expression.
Christmas Story Bunny costume FAQ
- What color is the bunny suit in A Christmas Story?
- The bunny suit is a vibrant, solid pink color, famously described by Ralphie's father as looking like a 'pink nightmare'.
- Who gave Ralphie the bunny suit?
- The pink bunny suit was a handmade Christmas gift from Ralphie's well-meaning but eccentric Aunt Clara.
- Is the bunny suit comfortable to wear?
- Yes, because it is essentially a fleece or plush one-piece pajama suit, it is incredibly soft, warm, and comfortable.
Did you know? In the original 1983 film, the pink bunny suit was custom-made by the costume department to look slightly ill-fitting and homemade, emphasizing Ralphie's embarrassment.