How do you make a DIY cigarette costume?

Roll a large piece of white foam or poster board into a cylinder that fits your body. Paint the bottom third a tan-orange color with brown speckles to look like a filter, and hot-glue gray crumpled tissue paper to the top to look like ash.

Is the cigarette costume easy to move around in?

Yes, most commercial foam tunics have open bottoms and armholes, allowing for easy walking, though sitting down might require lifting the tunic slightly.

What should I wear under a cigarette costume?

Plain black or dark neutral clothing works best to make the white and orange colors of the cigarette stand out.

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Cigarette Costume

A humorous, conversation-starting novelty look that is bound to spark attention.

The cigarette costume is a classic novelty look that is perfect for parties, humorous duos, or lighthearted campaigns. Typically styled as a giant cylindrical tunic, this outfit mimics a traditional filter cigarette with a white body, an orange-tan filter, and a smoldering ash tip. It is an incredibly easy-to-wear choice that guarantees plenty of laughs.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $15–45

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Cigarette Tunic
A white cylindrical foam tunic featuring an orange-tan filter section at the bottom and a gray ash pattern at the top with an open face hole.
DIY: Roll a large sheet of white poster board or flexible white foam into a cylinder, paint the bottom third tan with brown speckles, and attach shoulder straps inside.
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Base Clothes
A solid black long-sleeve shirt and matching black pants to make the white tunic stand out.
DIY: Use any plain dark clothing already in your wardrobe.
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Ash Detail
Crumpled gray and black tissue paper or painted cotton batting attached to the top rim of the cylinder to look like smoldering ash.
DIY: Crumple up gray packing paper or newspaper painted gray and glue it to the top rim of your DIY cylinder.
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Novelty Lighter Prop
An oversized plastic novelty lighter to carry as a funny accessory.
DIY: Cut a lighter shape out of cardboard, paint it a bright color like red or yellow, and draw a silver flame guard at the top.
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How to put it together

1
Put on your base layer of solid black clothing to keep the visual focus entirely on the cigarette tunic.
2
Slide the foam cigarette tunic over your head, pulling your arms through the side armholes.
3
Adjust the face opening so your eyes, nose, and mouth are completely clear and unobstructed.
4
If using a DIY poster board cylinder, slip the interior shoulder straps over your shoulders and adjust for height.
5
Fluff up the gray tissue paper or batting at the top of the tunic to give the 'ash' a realistic, 3D volume.
6
Carry your oversized novelty lighter prop to complete the humorous theme.

Makeup & hair

Keep your hair simple or slicked back so it fits easily inside the tunic. For a funny touch, smudge a small amount of gray eyeshadow or face paint on your cheeks to look like soot.

Cigarette for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with someone dressed as a giant matchstick, a lighter, or a vintage ashtray.
group: Have one person dress as a giant cardboard cigarette pack while others wear individual cigarette tunics.
kids: This costume is generally intended for adult humor and is not recommended for kids' events.
Plus size: Look for open-sided sandwich-board style tunics or flexible fabric cylinders that drape easily over any body shape.
pet: A small dog can wear a white fabric coat with an orange band around the tail end to look like a mini cigarette.

Tips

Choose a tunic with a generous face cutout so you can easily eat, drink, and socialize without removing the costume.
If the foam tunic arrives creased from packaging, hang it up or use a handheld garment steamer on low heat to smooth it out.
Wear comfortable shoes, as walking in a long cylindrical tunic can slightly restrict your stride.

Cigarette costume FAQ

How do you make a DIY cigarette costume?: Roll a large piece of white foam or poster board into a cylinder that fits your body. Paint the bottom third a tan-orange color with brown speckles to look like a filter, and hot-glue gray crumpled tissue paper to the top to look like ash.
Is the cigarette costume easy to move around in?: Yes, most commercial foam tunics have open bottoms and armholes, allowing for easy walking, though sitting down might require lifting the tunic slightly.
What should I wear under a cigarette costume?: Plain black or dark neutral clothing works best to make the white and orange colors of the cigarette stand out.

Did you know? The iconic orange-brown pattern on cigarette filters is called 'cork imitation' paper, originally designed in the early 20th century to hide stains.