Coconut Costume
Shake things up with a tropical, easy-to-make coconut costume.
Whether you want to dress as a classic brown coconut shell, a tropical coconut drink, or a palm tree, a coconut costume is a fun and creative choice. It is perfect for tropical-themed parties, summer events, and Halloween. This guide covers how to assemble a classic brown coconut shell look with tropical accents.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–50
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What you need for a Coconut costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Coconut costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown tunic or bubble suit
A round, brown foam-backed tunic or oversized brown sweatshirt to represent the outer coconut shell.
DIY: Cut a large circle out of brown cardboard or felt, and wear it over a brown shirt.
White inner shirt
A white shirt worn underneath or a white felt circle attached to the front of the brown tunic to represent the inner coconut meat.
DIY: Pin a large white paper or felt circle to the center of a brown shirt.
Palm leaf headband
A green headband adorned with faux tropical palm leaves to mimic a coconut tree sprout.
DIY: Cut palm leaf shapes out of green construction paper or felt and glue them to a plain headband.
Brown leggings or pants
Simple brown leggings, tights, or pants to complete the solid brown shell look.
DIY: Use any dark brown or tan pants you already own.
Novelty straw or flower accessory
A large colorful striped paper straw or a tropical hibiscus flower pin to give it a 'coconut drink' vibe.
DIY: Roll up a piece of white poster board and paint red stripes on it to make a giant straw.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Coconut 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 white shirt, or attach the white felt circle to the front of your brown tunic.
- 3
Put on the brown tunic, bubble suit, or oversized brown sweatshirt over the white base.
- 4
Secure the palm leaf headband onto your head, positioning the leaves so they stand upright.
- 5
Pin the tropical hibiscus flower near your shoulder or tuck it behind your ear.
- 6
Carry the giant striped straw as a fun prop to complete the tropical drink aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural with warm, sun-kissed bronzer. Hair can be styled in loose, beachy waves or tied back to keep the focus on the palm leaf headband.
Coconut for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as a coconut and the other dresses as a lime (for a 'put the lime in the coconut' theme) or a pineapple.
- group
- Go as a tropical fruit salad with friends dressed as pineapples, bananas, strawberries, and watermelons.
- kids
- A plush, foam-backed brown bubble suit makes an adorable, comfortable toddler coconut costume.
- Plus size
- An oversized brown poncho or a loose-fitting brown tunic offers a comfortable, breezy fit.
- pet
- A small brown dog sweater with green felt leaves attached to the collar makes an easy pet outfit.
Tips
- If using a foam bubble suit, stuff it lightly with tissue paper or bubble wrap to help it keep its round shape.
- Wear comfortable, neutral-colored sneakers since you will be wearing solid brown on your legs.
- For outdoor Halloween weather, layer a warm brown long-sleeve thermal shirt underneath the tunic.
- Add a splash of fabric paint or textured brown yarn to the outside of the tunic to mimic the hairy texture of a real coconut shell.
Coconut costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY coconut drink costume?
- Wear a round brown outfit, attach a white circle to the chest, and carry a giant striped paper straw and a faux tropical flower.
- What is the easiest way to make a kids' coconut costume?
- Use a brown t-shirt, fabric-glue a large white felt circle to the front, and pair it with a simple green paper leaf headband.
- Can I turn this into a 'Lime in the Coconut' couples costume?
- Yes! One partner wears a solid green outfit with a lime slice graphic, while the other wears the brown and white coconut costume.
Did you know? The name 'coconut' comes from the 16th-century Portuguese word 'coco', meaning 'head' or 'skull', because the three indentations on the coconut shell resemble facial features.