Deviled Egg Costume
A devilishly clever pun costume that is incredibly easy to make.
The Deviled Egg costume is a popular, lighthearted pun that combines a hard-boiled egg with mischievous devil accessories. It is a massive hit at Halloween parties for its clever humor and budget-friendly simplicity. The core look consists of a white base outfit with a yellow yolk center, topped off with red devil horns and a pitchfork.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–35
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What you need for a Deviled Egg costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Deviled Egg costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White t-shirt or dress
A plain, solid white crewneck t-shirt or simple dress to serve as the egg white base.
DIY: Use any plain white shirt or oversized tee already in your closet.
Yellow felt sheet
A large sheet of bright yellow felt cut into a neat circle to represent the egg yolk.
DIY: Paint a large yellow circle directly onto the shirt using yellow acrylic or fabric paint.
Red devil horns headband
A classic red headband featuring two pointed devil horns.
DIY: Cut horn shapes out of red cardboard or felt and glue them to a plain black headband.
Red devil tail
A plush red devil tail with a pointed tip that clips or pins to your waistband.
DIY: Stuff a red knee-high sock with cotton or paper, shape the tip into a point, and pin it to your pants.
Red toy pitchfork
A lightweight plastic red pitchfork to carry as a classic devilish prop.
Red glitter or fabric paint
Optional red paint or glitter to lightly sprinkle around the yolk, mimicking paprika.
DIY: Use a red permanent marker to draw tiny dots around the yellow circle.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Deviled Egg costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Lay your white t-shirt or dress flat on a clean, hard surface.
- 2
Cut a large, perfect circle out of the yellow felt sheet to act as the egg yolk.
- 3
Attach the yellow felt circle to the center of the chest using fabric glue, double-sided tape, or safety pins.
- 4
Optional: Lightly dab red fabric paint or red glitter around the edges of the yellow circle to look like sprinkled paprika.
- 5
Put on the prepared white shirt along with your choice of pants, leggings, or skirt.
- 6
Place the red devil horns headband on your head and secure the red devil tail to your waistband.
- 7
Pick up your red toy pitchfork to complete the pun.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple or style it in sleek, devilish spikes. For makeup, add a bold red lipstick and sharp red eyeliner to match the devil accessories.
Deviled Egg for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as the deviled egg, and the other dresses as a chef holding a spatula or a carton of eggs.
- group
- A whole platter of deviled eggs, with each person wearing different 'toppings' like green felt jalapeño slices or black olive rings.
- kids
- Use a white kids' t-shirt with a yellow felt circle glued on, paired with a soft felt devil horn headband for comfort.
- Plus size
- An oversized white tunic or t-shirt provides a comfortable, breezy canvas for the yellow yolk.
- pet
- A white dog vest with a yellow circle painted on the back, paired with lightweight strap-on red devil horns.
Tips
- Use fabric glue instead of hot glue on thin t-shirts to prevent the fabric from puckering or burning.
- If you are attending an outdoor event, wear a white hoodie instead of a t-shirt and apply the yellow yolk to the front pocket area.
- Carry a small shaker labeled 'Paprika' filled with red glitter as a fun photo prop.
Deviled Egg costume FAQ
- How do I make a quick DIY Deviled Egg costume?
- Wear an all-white outfit, cut a circle of yellow construction paper or felt, tape or pin it to your chest, and put on a pair of red devil horns.
- What do I need for a Deviled Egg costume?
- You need a white top or dress, yellow felt or paint for the yolk, red devil horns, a red tail, and optionally a toy pitchfork.
- How can I make the egg yolk look 3D?
- Cut a circle out of yellow fabric, stuff it lightly with cotton balls or polyester fiberfill, and sew or glue the edges to your white shirt.
Did you know? The term 'deviled' was used in the 18th century to describe spicy or highly seasoned foods, which is why stuffed eggs mixed with mustard and paprika earned the name.