Cinderella Mice Costume
Bring Disney's most helpful little helpers to life with ease.
Dressing up as Cinderella's loyal companions, Jaq and Gus-Gus, is a beloved choice for Disney fans of all ages. This look relies on bright, color-blocked clothing, oversized hats, and classic mouse ears to capture their animated charm. Whether you go as the slender, clever Jaq or the chubby, sweet Gus, it is an instantly recognizable and cozy costume.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Cinderella Mice costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Cinderella Mice costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Mouse ears and tail set
A plush brown headband with rounded mouse ears and a matching bendable brown tail.
DIY: Cut brown felt circles, glue them to a plain headband, and use a brown pipe cleaner for the tail.
Jaq's red turtleneck or Gus's yellow shirt
A solid red turtleneck sweater for Jaq, or an oversized mustard yellow t-shirt for Gus.
DIY: Use any plain red or yellow long-sleeve shirt you already own.
Jaq's orange jacket or Gus's green hat
An open orange vest or jacket for Jaq; a bright green beanie or cone-shaped hat for Gus.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old orange t-shirt to create a quick open vest.
Red knit beanie (for Jaq)
A bright red knit cap or beanie to wear slipped behind the mouse ears.
DIY: Use a red winter hat and cut small slits to slide the headband ears through.
Brown leggings or pants
Simple, snug-fitting dark brown leggings or sweatpants to represent mouse legs.
DIY: Any dark brown or tan pants will work perfectly.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Cinderella Mice costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown leggings or pants as your base layer.
- 2
Slip on the primary shirt: the red turtleneck for Jaq, or the oversized yellow shirt for Gus.
- 3
If dressing as Jaq, layer the orange vest over the red turtleneck.
- 4
Secure the mouse tail to your waistband or belt loop using a safety pin.
- 5
Put on the mouse ears headband.
- 6
Add the corresponding hat: place the red beanie behind Jaq's ears, or the green beanie on top for Gus.
- 7
Complete the look with brown shoes or slippers.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tucked neatly under the beanie. Use a black makeup pencil to draw a small, round mouse nose on the tip of your nose, and add three quick whisker lines on each cheek.
Cinderella Mice for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as the tall, clever Jaq in red and orange, while the partner dresses as chubby Gus-Gus in yellow and green.
- group
- Add a friend dressed as Cinderella in her blue ballgown or pink peasant dress, and another as Lucifer the cat.
- kids
- A brown fleece zip-up onesie paired with a small yellow t-shirt and green hat makes an adorable, warm Gus-Gus outfit for toddlers.
- Plus size
- An oversized yellow tunic shirt works perfectly for a comfortable, screen-accurate Gus-Gus shape.
- pet
- A small brown dog or cat sweater paired with a miniature green felt hat makes a perfect pet Gus-Gus.
Tips
- For Gus-Gus, you can stuff a small pillow or cushion under the yellow shirt to recreate his round, chubby belly.
- Carry a large DIY prop like a giant yellow foam cheese wedge or a giant silver spool of thread.
- Ensure your beanie has small cuts or sits comfortably behind the headband so the mouse ears remain fully visible.
Cinderella Mice costume FAQ
- What are the names of the mice in Cinderella?
- The two main mice are Jaq (the tall one in the red coat and hat) and Gus, also known as Octavius (the chubby one in the yellow shirt and green hat).
- How do you make a DIY Cinderella mouse hat?
- You can use a simple knit beanie (red for Jaq, green for Gus). Cut two tiny slits in the top of the beanie, slide a plain brown mouse ear headband through the slits, and wear them together.
- What props can I carry for a Cinderella mouse costume?
- Great prop ideas include a large fake key (like the one used to rescue Cinderella), a giant yellow block of cheese, or a large needle and thread spool.
Did you know? In the original 1950 Disney film, the voice of both Jaq and Gus-Gus was provided by Jimmy MacDonald, who was also the official voice of Mickey Mouse at the time.