Curious George Costume
Bring everyone's favorite mischievous little monkey to life with ease.
Curious George is a timeless storybook and television character loved by generations of children. Dressing up as this playful monkey is a popular choice for Halloween, school events, and dress-up play because of how cute and recognizable the character is. The look consists of a cozy brown bodysuit, a matching monkey hood with ears, and a yellow banana prop.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Curious George costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Curious George costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Brown plush jumpsuit
A soft, zippered brown fleece jumpsuit with a lighter tan belly panel.
DIY: Use a matching brown hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants.
Monkey ears hood or headband
A brown hood or headband featuring round, soft monkey ears.
DIY: Cut round ears out of brown and tan felt and glue them to a brown headband.
Brown monkey tail
A long, flexible brown plush tail that attaches to the back of the costume.
DIY: Stuff a long brown sock with cotton batting and safety-pin it to the pants.
Plush yellow banana
A soft, bright yellow plush banana prop to carry around.
DIY: Cut a banana shape out of yellow felt, sew the edges, and stuff it with cotton.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Curious George costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown plush jumpsuit or matching brown sweatpants and hoodie.
- 2
Attach the brown monkey tail to the back of the pants or jumpsuit using a safety pin.
- 3
Place the monkey ears headband or character hood securely on the head.
- 4
Carry the plush yellow banana prop to complete the signature look.
Makeup & hair
No makeup is required, but a touch of brown face paint on the nose and a pair of drawn-on whiskers can add a playful touch.
Curious George for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Curious George with the Man in the Yellow Hat for a perfect duo.
- group
- Combine Curious George, the Man in the Yellow Hat, and a group of friends dressed as yellow bananas.
- kids
- This is a classic kids' favorite, often available as a cozy, one-piece plush jumpsuit.
- Plus size
- Use a comfortable brown oversized sweatshirt and sweatpants paired with a monkey headband.
- pet
- A small brown pet hoodie with attached monkey ears and a tiny felt banana toy.
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Curious george couple costume
- Pair Curious George with the Man in the Yellow Hat for a perfect duo.
Family curious george costume
- Combine Curious George, the Man in the Yellow Hat, and a group of friends dressed as yellow bananas.
Tips
- Choose a soft, breathable fleece jumpsuit to keep kids comfortable during long trick-or-treating walks.
- If trick-or-treating in cold weather, layer warm thermal underwear underneath the brown jumpsuit.
- Use a plush banana that doubles as a treat bag to keep hands free.
Curious George costume FAQ
- What does a Curious George costume consist of?
- It typically includes a brown plush jumpsuit or matching brown sweatpants, a monkey hood or headband with ears, a tail, and a yellow banana prop.
- How can I make a DIY Curious George costume?
- You can easily make one by pairing a brown hoodie and sweatpants, pinning a brown felt tail to the back, and wearing a brown headband with felt monkey ears.
- Is a Curious George costume warm enough for cold weather?
- Yes, most store-bought jumpsuits are made of warm fleece or plush fabric, and you can easily layer warm clothing underneath.
Did you know? Curious George first appeared in 1941 in a book written and illustrated by Margret and H.A. Rey, who famously escaped Paris on self-made bicycles with the manuscript.