Family Guy Costume
Bring Quahog's most famous dad to life with this classic look.
Family Guy is one of the most iconic animated sitcoms of all time, making its characters instant hits for Halloween and cosplay. This guide focuses on the show's patriarch, Peter Griffin, whose simple wardrobe makes him incredibly easy to recreate. The look consists of a white button-down shirt, green trousers, and his signature round glasses.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Family Guy costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Family Guy costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White button-down shirt
A plain, loose-fitting white long-sleeve dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up to the forearms.
DIY: Use any plain white dress shirt you already own.
Green trousers
Bright kelly green or grass green relaxed-fit chinos or dress pants.
DIY: Dye a pair of light-colored thrifted pants with green fabric dye.
Round glasses
Simple, thin-rimmed circular costume glasses with clear lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap circular sunglasses.
Black belt
A simple black leather belt with a gold or brass-colored square buckle.
Brown shoes
Classic brown leather dress shoes or loafers.
DIY: Any brown casual shoes or boots will work.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green trousers and secure them high on the waist with the black belt.
- 2
Put on the white button-down shirt and tuck it neatly into the trousers.
- 3
Roll the shirt sleeves up to your mid-forearms.
- 4
Put on the brown dress shoes.
- 5
Put on the round, clear-lens glasses.
- 6
Style your hair in a neat, parted brown style, or put on a short brown wig if needed.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a short, neat brown side-part. If you want to mimic Peter's distinct chin, you can use light brown makeup or an eyebrow pencil to subtly draw a cleft chin line.
Family Guy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as Peter and Lois Griffin, with Lois wearing a green button-down shirt, khaki pants, and a ginger bob wig.
- group
- Assemble the whole Griffin family including Lois, Meg (pink beanie and glasses), Chris (blue cap and striped shirt), Stewie (red overalls), and Brian (white outfit with a red collar).
- kids
- Dress a toddler as Stewie Griffin using a yellow long-sleeve shirt and red overalls.
- Plus size
- This costume is naturally plus-size-friendly and highly comfortable due to the relaxed-fit clothing.
- pet
- Put a red collar with a gold circular tag on a white dog to turn them into Brian Griffin.
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- Assemble the whole Griffin family including Lois, Meg (pink beanie and glasses), Chris (blue cap and striped shirt), Stewie (red overalls), and Brian (white outfit with a red collar).
Tips
- Keep the pants pulled up high on the waist to match Peter's animated proportions.
- Carry a prop can of 'Pawtucket Patriot Ale' (using a custom printed can koozie over a soda can) for an authentic touch.
- This costume is perfect for cold weather as you can easily wear warm layers underneath the loose shirt and pants.
Family Guy costume FAQ
- What pants does Peter Griffin wear?
- Peter Griffin wears bright kelly green relaxed-fit trousers secured with a black belt.
- How do I make a DIY Peter Griffin costume?
- You just need a white long-sleeve button-down shirt, bright green pants, a black belt, brown shoes, and round wire-rimmed glasses.
- What color is Peter Griffin's shirt?
- His shirt is plain white, worn tucked in with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.
Did you know? Peter Griffin's distinct voice and thick Rhode Island accent were inspired by a security guard creator Seth MacFarlane met while attending the Rhode Island School of Design.