Esqueleto Costume
Channel your inner luchador partner with this iconic, budget-friendly look.
Esqueleto, also known as Steven, is Nacho Libre's hilariously skinny tag-team partner in the cult classic comedy. Fans love this costume for its comedic value, comfort, and instantly recognizable silhouette. The look features a light blue sleeveless top, matching pants, a simple rope belt, and messy, curly dark hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Esqueleto costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Esqueleto costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Light blue tank top
A simple sleeveless cotton tank top in a light blue or turquoise shade.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old light blue t-shirt.
Light blue pants
Matching light blue or turquoise sweatpants, leggings, or slim-fit joggers.
DIY: Use light blue scrubs or dye white cotton pants with light blue fabric dye.
White rope belt
A length of thick, white cotton utility rope or clothesline.
DIY: Use a white bathrobe belt or braided white yarn.
Messy black curly wig
A shoulder-length wig with messy, dark, greasy-looking curls.
DIY: Style your own hair with heavy-hold gel or pomade if you have dark, curly hair.
White canvas sneakers
Simple, low-top white canvas lace-up sneakers.
DIY: Use any plain white athletic shoes you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Esqueleto costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue tank top, tucking it in or cropping it slightly to match Esqueleto's fit.
- 2
Pull on the matching light blue sweatpants or athletic pants.
- 3
Tie the thick white cotton rope around your waist as a belt, letting the knotted ends hang down about six inches.
- 4
Put on the messy, curly black wig and shake it out to look chaotic and unbrushed.
- 5
Lace up your white canvas sneakers to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Wear a messy, curly black wig styled to look unwashed and chaotic. Keep your face clean-shaven and makeup-free to match Steven's simple, everyday look.
Esqueleto for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Nacho Libre in his classic red cape and blue tights for an iconic duo.
- group
- Add Sister Encarnación, Ramses, and Chancho to create a full Nacho Libre group.
- kids
- Use a light blue t-shirt and matching leggings with a small rope belt for a comfortable kids' version.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting light blue t-shirt and matching joggers for a comfortable, breathable fit.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a tiny light blue t-shirt with a miniature rope tied around their waist.
Tips
- Keep the rope belt long enough to tie in a simple knot with the ends hanging down.
- If you cannot find matching light blue pants and top, buy white cotton items and dye them together in the same batch of light blue fabric dye for a perfect match.
- Practice your best movie quotes, like 'I believe in science,' to stay in character all night.
Esqueleto costume FAQ
- What color is Esqueleto's outfit?
- Esqueleto wears a matching light blue (or turquoise) sleeveless top and pants, tied together with a simple white rope belt.
- How do I make a DIY Esqueleto costume?
- You can easily DIY this by pairing a light blue tank top with matching light blue sweatpants, tying a piece of white clothesline rope around your waist, and wearing a messy black curly wig.
- Does Esqueleto wear a mask?
- Unlike Nacho, Esqueleto does not wear a wrestling mask in his signature look, making this costume very comfortable and easy to wear.
Did you know? The actor who played Esqueleto, Héctor Jiménez, won an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight alongside Jack Black for their roles in Nacho Libre.