DJ Catnip Costume
Bring the musical magic of Gabby's Dollhouse to life!
DJ Catnip is the cool, music-loving feline from Gabby's Dollhouse known for his groovy beats and colorful style. Perfect for kids and playful adults, this costume stands out with its bright neon stripes and signature red hoodie. The look is completed with cat ears, a backward cap, and DJ headphones.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $25–55
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What you need for a DJ Catnip costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete DJ Catnip costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red pullover hoodie
A classic bright red fleece hoodie to represent DJ Catnip's main torso.
DIY: Use a plain red sweatshirt and cut off the lower hem to mimic his cropped look.
Rainbow striped leggings
Leggings with horizontal stripes in neon pink, blue, yellow, and green to mimic his long legs.
DIY: Use fabric markers or colored tape to add bright stripes to a pair of purple leggings.
Rainbow striped arm warmers
Matching striped sleeves or arm warmers worn under the red hoodie to represent his colorful arms.
DIY: Cut the feet off a matching pair of striped socks to wear on your arms.
Red baseball cap
A solid red baseball cap worn backward.
Purple cat ears headband
Plush lavender or purple cat ears on a thin headband.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of purple felt and glue them directly to the sides of the red cap.
Yellow toy headphones
Bright yellow or orange DJ-style headphones worn around the neck.
DIY: Paint an old pair of unused headphones with bright yellow acrylic paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made DJ Catnip costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the rainbow-striped leggings and the matching striped arm warmers.
- 2
Layer the red pullover hoodie over the top, pulling the striped sleeves down so they are fully visible.
- 3
Cut two small, neat slits on the top sides of the red baseball cap.
- 4
Slide the purple cat ears headband through the slits of the cap so the ears stand upright.
- 5
Put the cap on backward with the purple ears protruding through the top.
- 6
Drape the yellow headphones comfortably around your neck.
- 7
Finish the look with simple cat face paint on the nose and cheeks.
Makeup & hair
Paint a small purple triangle on the tip of the nose and draw three simple black whiskers on each cheek. Hair should be tucked completely under the backward red cap.
DJ Catnip for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Gabby Girl in her signature striped shirt and cat headband.
- group
- Form a full Gabby's Dollhouse group with friends dressed as MerCat, Cakey Cat, and Pandy Paws.
- kids
- Use a cozy red fleece hoodie and bright rainbow-striped toddler leggings for a comfortable, warm trick-or-treating outfit.
- Plus size
- Opt for a comfortable, oversized red hoodie and highly stretchable rainbow-striped leggings.
- pet
- A simple red pet hoodie paired with a small plush headphone prop.
Tips
- If you cannot find matching striped sleeves, a long-sleeve rainbow striped shirt worn under the red hoodie works perfectly.
- Keep the headphones around the neck rather than over the ears so you can hear clearly while socializing or trick-or-treating.
- Wear comfortable sneakers in a solid bright color like yellow or red to match the musical theme.
DJ Catnip costume FAQ
- What color is DJ Catnip?
- DJ Catnip is a lavender-purple cat with a red torso and long, rainbow-striped legs and arms.
- How do I make DJ Catnip's striped legs?
- The easiest way is to buy neon rainbow-striped leggings, or paint colorful stripes onto purple leggings using fabric paint.
- What accessories does DJ Catnip wear?
- He wears a red baseball cap backward, yellow or orange DJ headphones, and has purple cat ears.
Did you know? DJ Catnip's character is voiced by Eduardo Franco and he is known for his catchphrase, 'Cat-tastic!'