Eggplant Costume
Bring the classic purple emoji to life with this fun veggie look.
The eggplant costume is a popular, lighthearted choice for Halloween, food-themed parties, and group outfits. Whether you want to represent a healthy vegetable or bring the famous smartphone emoji to life, this look is instantly recognizable. The costume typically centers around a bulbous purple body with a green leafy stem topper.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Eggplant costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Eggplant costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Purple eggplant tunic
A sleeveless, teardrop-shaped polyfoam tunic in deep purple with a green leafy collar.
DIY: Cut a large teardrop shape out of purple felt or cardboard, duplicate it for the back, and sew or strap them together at the shoulders.
Green stem hat
A green beanie or hood shaped like a stem to complete the top of the eggplant.
DIY: Roll green felt into a cone stem shape and sew or glue it to a simple green beanie.
Black long-sleeve shirt
A plain, snug-fitting black crewneck shirt to wear underneath the tunic.
DIY: Use any solid dark long-sleeve shirt from your closet.
Black leggings or pants
Form-fitting black leggings or slim-fit pants to keep the focus on the purple tunic.
DIY: Use any comfortable black sweatpants or jeans.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Eggplant costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black long-sleeve shirt and black pants or leggings as your base layer.
- 2
Slip the purple eggplant tunic over your head, aligning your arms through the side armholes.
- 3
Adjust the tunic so it hangs evenly, ensuring the green leafy collar sits flat around your neck.
- 4
Place the green stem hat or beanie securely on your head.
- 5
Smooth out any folds in the foam tunic so it retains its rounded, bulbous shape.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tucked under the green stem hat. If any hair is visible, style it simply. Optional: Add purple face paint on your cheeks for a playful, colorful touch.
Eggplant for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a fruit salad or grocery basket with a peach, banana, or tomato costume.
- group
- Coordinate a healthy garden group theme with friends dressed as carrots, peas, and broccoli.
- kids
- A soft, plush purple bunting or toddler-sized foam tunic with a built-in green hood.
- Plus size
- Look for one-size-fits-most inflatable eggplant costumes, which offer a roomy, adjustable fit via a built-in fan.
- pet
- A small purple dog coat featuring a green felt stem attached to the hood.
Tips
- If your foam tunic arrives creased, steam it gently or hang it in a warm bathroom to smooth out the wrinkles.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tunic leaves your legs completely free to move.
- For outdoor events, the tunic fits easily over warm layers like hoodies and thermals.
Eggplant costume FAQ
- How do I keep the eggplant costume puffed out?
- Foam tunics naturally hold their shape, but you can lightly stuff the interior with tissue paper or bubble wrap if you want an extra-plump look.
- Is an inflatable eggplant costume hot to wear?
- Inflatable versions use a battery-operated fan that constantly circulates fresh air inside, which actually helps keep you cool.
- What is the best base layer to wear underneath?
- Solid black or dark green clothing works best because it disappears visually, letting the bright purple eggplant stand out.
Did you know? Historically, wild eggplants were not always purple; they were small, round, and white or yellow, resembling goose eggs, which is how they earned the name 'eggplant'.