Count von Count Costume
One, two, three! Ah, ah, ah! Count your way to Halloween.
Count von Count is the beloved, number-obsessed vampire Muppet from Sesame Street. Fans choose this costume for its nostalgic charm, family-friendly appeal, and theatrical flair. The look features a classic vampire aesthetic with a purple face, a black-and-purple cape, a green sash, and a monocle.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–100
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What you need for a Count von Count costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Count von Count costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Black suit jacket
A classic black tuxedo or suit jacket with wide lapels.
DIY: Use any oversized black blazer from a thrift store.
High-collared cape
A black cape with a bright purple lining and a stiff, stand-up collar.
DIY: Sew purple fabric lining inside a standard black vampire cape.
Light pink or lavender dress shirt
A collared button-down shirt worn under the jacket.
DIY: Use a white dress shirt and dye it light purple.
Green sash
A wide, bright green fabric sash worn diagonally across the chest.
DIY: Cut a strip of bright green satin fabric and safety pin it in place.
Gold monocle
A single gold-rimmed eyeglass on a black cord.
DIY: Pop the lens out of cheap round sunglasses and attach a black string.
Purple face makeup
Skin-safe purple face paint or cream makeup to match the Count's felt skin.
Vampire fangs
Simple plastic or clip-on vampire fangs for the upper teeth.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Count von Count costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the lavender dress shirt and black trousers, tucking the shirt in securely.
- 2
Drape the green sash diagonally from your right shoulder to your left hip, securing it with a safety pin.
- 3
Put on the black suit jacket over the shirt and sash.
- 4
Fasten the black and purple cape around your neck, ensuring the stiff collar stands upright behind your head.
- 5
Apply the purple face paint evenly over your face and neck, leaving the area around your eyes slightly lighter if desired.
- 6
Insert the costume fangs and place the monocle over one eye, letting the cord hang down.
- 7
Carry a toy bat or a hand-drawn number '1' cutout as a fun thematic prop.
Makeup & hair
Apply a solid base of lavender or light purple face paint. Draw on thick, pointed black eyebrows with an eyeliner pencil, and wear a short, slicked-back black wig or style your own hair back with gel.
Count von Count for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Elmo, Cookie Monster, or Countess von Backwards.
- group
- Form a Sesame Street group with friends dressing as Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, and Oscar the Grouch.
- kids
- Use a purple fleece hoodie as a base, adding felt fangs to the hood and a mini black cape.
- Plus size
- Opt for an open-front black trench coat or cape for a comfortable, adjustable fit over a purple shirt.
- pet
- A simple black cape with a purple collar and a tiny green felt sash.
Tips
- Keep a pocketful of plastic coins or numbers to hand out to people as you count them.
- Practice your best Bela Lugosi-style laugh: 'Ah, ah, ah!' to stay in character.
- If you don't want full face paint, wear a purple felt mask or a character headband instead.
- Ensure your monocle is securely pinned to your jacket so it doesn't drop and scratch during the night.
Count von Count costume FAQ
- What color is Count von Count's skin?
- The Count has lavender-purple skin, which can be recreated using purple costume face paint or a purple fabric mask.
- How do you make a DIY Count von Count cape?
- Take a standard black cape, line the inside with bright purple satin fabric, and insert stiff craft foam into the collar so it stands up.
- What are the key accessories for the Count?
- The essential accessories are his single gold monocle, a wide green sash worn across the chest, and classic vampire fangs.
Did you know? Count von Count's love of counting is based on traditional vampire folklore, which holds that vampires have arithmomania—a compulsive need to count objects like seeds or grains spilled in their path.