Daniel Tiger Costume
Ugga Mugga! Bring the friendly neighborhood tiger to life.
Daniel Tiger from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood is a beloved character for toddlers and families alike. Dressing up as this polite little tiger is incredibly easy, requiring just a few bright red and tiger-striped basics. The signature look consists of a red zip-up hoodie, yellow watch, and red sneakers.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Daniel Tiger costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Daniel Tiger costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Red Zip-Up Hoodie
A classic bright red hooded sweatshirt with a front zipper and no logos.
DIY: Use a plain red sweatshirt and cut a line down the center, adding a zipper or velcro.
Tiger Ears and Tail Set
A plush headband with tiger ears and a matching clip-on striped tail.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of orange and black felt, glue them to a headband, and use a stuffed orange knee high sock painted with black stripes for the tail.
Tiger Stripe Pants or Leggings
Orange pants with black tiger stripes, or plain brown/tan pants to mimic his fur.
DIY: Take plain orange or tan sweatpants and draw black horizontal stripes using a fabric marker.
Red Sneakers
Bright red canvas sneakers with white soles and white laces.
DIY: Use an old pair of sneakers and paint them with red acrylic leather paint.
Toy Yellow Watch
A simple chunky yellow toy watch worn on the wrist.
DIY: Cut a strip of yellow felt or foam, draw a clock face on it, and secure it with velcro.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Daniel Tiger costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the tiger-striped or plain tan pants.
- 2
Put on the bright red zip-up hoodie, leaving it zipped up.
- 3
Clip the tiger tail to the back waistband of the pants.
- 4
Place the tiger ears headband securely on the head.
- 5
Put on the chunky yellow toy watch on the left wrist.
- 6
Lace up the bright red canvas sneakers to complete the outfit.
Makeup & hair
Draw a small black triangle on the tip of the nose with black eyeliner, and add three small whisker dots on each cheek.
Daniel Tiger for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Katerina Kittycat (wearing a green tutu and cat ears) or O the Owl (wearing blue).
- group
- Go as the whole neighborhood including Mom Tiger, Dad Tiger, Baby Margaret, and Teacher Harriet.
- kids
- This is a highly popular toddler costume; use soft, tagless primary basics for sensitive skin.
- Plus size
- Use an oversized red zip-up hoodie and comfortable brown joggers.
- pet
- Put a small red dog hoodie on your pet and add a lightweight tiger ear headband.
Tips
- For toddlers, opt for a soft headband that won't pinch their head or slip off easily.
- Keep the hoodie unzipped slightly if trick-or-treating in warmer climates, or layer a long-sleeve shirt underneath for cold weather.
- Take photos in front of a trolley or a simple green park background to mimic the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Daniel Tiger costume FAQ
- What does Daniel Tiger wear?
- Daniel Tiger wears a bright red zip-up hooded sweater, a simple yellow watch, and red sneakers with white laces. He does not wear pants in the show, but for a costume, tan, orange, or striped pants are recommended.
- How do you make a DIY Daniel Tiger costume?
- Start with a plain red zip-up hoodie and red sneakers. Add a tiger ears headband, a clip-on tail, and draw simple whiskers on the cheeks with face paint.
- Is there an official Daniel Tiger costume?
- Yes, there are officially licensed toddler jumpsuits that include a padded belly, attached red hoodie, and a soft character headpiece.
Did you know? Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood is an animated spin-off of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and Daniel Tiger is the son of the original Daniel Striped Tiger puppet from the classic show.