What is the difference between Cuphead and Mugman's costumes?

Cuphead wears red shorts and has a bent red-and-white straw, while Mugman wears blue shorts, has a larger blue nose, and a straight blue-and-white straw.

How do I make a DIY Cuphead mask?

You can use a white plastic bucket or a cardboard cylinder, cut out eye holes covered with black mesh, and attach a red-and-white pool noodle or painted cardboard tube as the straw.

What shoes does Cuphead wear?

Cuphead wears simple, oversized yellow cartoon shoes, which can be replicated with yellow sneakers, clogs, or fabric shoe covers.

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Cuphead Costume

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Cuphead is the energetic, red-clad hero of the hit run-and-gun video game inspired by 1930s rubber-hose animation. Perfect for gamers and retro cartoon fans, this look is instantly recognizable by its bold primary colors. The complete outfit consists of a black long-sleeve shirt, red shorts, yellow shoes, oversized white gloves, and his signature cup-shaped head.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $30–80

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Cuphead character mask
A molded plastic or foam oversized mask depicting Cuphead's face with a red-and-white striped straw.
DIY: Paint a white plastic bucket or cardboard cylinder, cut out mesh-covered eye holes, and attach a painted red-and-white paper towel roll as the straw.
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Black long-sleeve shirt
A simple, solid black crewneck long-sleeve shirt in cotton or spandex.
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Red high-waisted shorts
Bright red, loose-fitting athletic or lounge shorts worn high on the waist.
DIY: Cut the legs off an old pair of red sweatpants.
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Oversized white cartoon gloves
Plush, white four-finger cartoon gloves to mimic the classic animation style.
DIY: Wear white winter gloves stuffed slightly with cotton batting.
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Yellow shoes
Bright yellow canvas sneakers, clogs, or fabric shoe covers.
DIY: Wrap yellow felt or fabric over an old pair of slip-on shoes and secure with hot glue.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the black long-sleeve shirt as your base layer.
2
Pull on the red shorts over the black shirt, wearing them high on your waist.
3
Lace up your bright yellow sneakers or slip the yellow shoe covers over your everyday shoes.
4
Put on the oversized white cartoon gloves.
5
Place the Cuphead mask over your head, adjusting it for comfort and clear visibility through the eye screens.

Makeup & hair

No makeup or hair styling is required if you are wearing the full character mask. If opting for a maskless humanized version, style your hair in a vintage 1930s wave and use face paint to mimic cartoon eyes.

Cuphead for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Mugman, who wears blue shorts, a blue nose, and a straight blue-and-white straw.
group: Add Ms. Chalice (yellow skirt, blue shirt) and the Devil for a full game cast.
kids: A highly popular choice for kids, often sold as a comfortable one-piece jumpsuit with a lightweight half-mask.
Plus size: Opt for stretchy red athletic shorts and a relaxed-fit black cotton tee for maximum comfort.
pet: Dress a pet in a red dog sweater with a small plush cup hat secured by an elastic band.

Tips

Ensure the mask has adequate ventilation and visibility before wearing it to crowded events or trick-or-treating.
If you cannot find yellow shoes, yellow felt or fabric covers can easily be wrapped over any pair of sneakers.
Oversized gloves can make handling phones difficult; look for gloves with touchscreen-compatible fingertips or keep one hand free.

Cuphead costume FAQ

What is the difference between Cuphead and Mugman's costumes?: Cuphead wears red shorts and has a bent red-and-white straw, while Mugman wears blue shorts, has a larger blue nose, and a straight blue-and-white straw.
How do I make a DIY Cuphead mask?: You can use a white plastic bucket or a cardboard cylinder, cut out eye holes covered with black mesh, and attach a red-and-white pool noodle or painted cardboard tube as the straw.
What shoes does Cuphead wear?: Cuphead wears simple, oversized yellow cartoon shoes, which can be replicated with yellow sneakers, clogs, or fabric shoe covers.

Did you know? Cuphead's visual style was heavily inspired by 1930s Fleischer Studios cartoons like Betty Boop and Popeye, utilizing hand-drawn cel animation.