What color are the Flying Monkeys in the movie?

They have blue-grey skin and fur, wearing a light blue vest with red and white zig-zag patterns, and matching grey wings.

How do I make DIY Flying Monkey wings?

You can cut wing shapes from cardboard, paint them grey, and glue layers of grey craft feathers or grey felt scales onto them.

Is this costume comfortable for walking around?

Yes, if you use a soft sweat suit base and lightweight cardboard or foam wings instead of heavy plastic ones.

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Flying Monkey Costume

Bring the classic, winged mischief of Oz to life this Halloween.

The Flying Monkeys from The Wizard of Oz are some of cinema's most memorable henchmen, making them a fantastic and nostalgic choice for Halloween. This costume features a distinctive blend of grey monkey fur, feathered wings, and a signature blue and red patterned vest. It is a highly recognizable look that works wonderfully for solo cosplayers, couples, or large group themes.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~60 min
Budget: $45–120

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Grey monkey bodysuit
A full-body grey faux fur jumpsuit or a matching grey long-sleeve shirt and pants set.
DIY: Use a plain grey sweat suit and hot-glue patches of grey faux fur to the collar and cuffs.
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Blue and red patterned vest
A short, open-front blue vest decorated with red and white zig-zag or tassel trim along the edges.
DIY: Cut a vest from light blue felt and fabric-glue red and white felt triangles along the borders.
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Feathered wings
A pair of medium-sized grey feathered costume wings with elastic shoulder straps.
DIY: Cut wing shapes out of sturdy cardboard and layer grey craft feathers over them using hot glue.
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Pillbox hat
A small, cylindrical blue pillbox hat matching the vest, secured with an elastic chin strap.
DIY: Wrap a small cardboard tube in blue felt, add red trim, and attach an elastic band.
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Monkey ears and tail
A headband with round grey monkey ears and a long, bendable grey plush tail.
DIY: Cut ear shapes from grey felt, glue them to a plain headband, and use a grey stuffed tube socks for the tail.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the base grey bodysuit or matching grey sweat suit.
2
Attach the bendable grey monkey tail to the back of your waistband or bodysuit.
3
Slip on the blue and red patterned vest over the bodysuit, centering the zig-zag patterns.
4
Secure the grey feathered wings over your shoulders using the elastic straps.
5
Place the monkey ear headband on your head, then secure the blue pillbox hat slightly forward on your crown.
6
Apply grey face paint and dark nose details to complete the primate look.

Makeup & hair

Apply grey face paint over your entire face, leaving a lighter grey circle around the mouth and eyes. Use black eyeliner to draw a dark monkey nose and define the lips, keeping hair tucked back under the headband and hat.

Flying Monkey for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with the Wicked Witch of the West for a classic villain duo.
group: Gather a group to form a full troop of Flying Monkeys alongside Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion.
kids: Use a soft, one-piece fleece monkey jumpsuit with attached wings and a soft felt hat for comfort.
Plus size: Opt for a loose-fitting grey fleece sweat suit as the base and layer a custom-cut open felt vest over it.
pet: A small grey dog coat with attached felt wings and a tiny blue strap-on hat.

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Tips

Ensure the wing straps are tight enough to keep the wings upright but loose enough for comfortable arm movement.
If wearing this to an outdoor event, choose a fleece-based bodysuit to stay warm.
Practice your best mischievous, crouching poses for photos to capture the character's energy.

Flying Monkey costume FAQ

What color are the Flying Monkeys in the movie?: They have blue-grey skin and fur, wearing a light blue vest with red and white zig-zag patterns, and matching grey wings.
How do I make DIY Flying Monkey wings?: You can cut wing shapes from cardboard, paint them grey, and glue layers of grey craft feathers or grey felt scales onto them.
Is this costume comfortable for walking around?: Yes, if you use a soft sweat suit base and lightweight cardboard or foam wings instead of heavy plastic ones.

Did you know? In L. Frank Baum's original 1900 novel, the Flying Monkeys weren't inherently evil; they were simply bound to obey the owner of the Golden Cap, which the Wicked Witch used to command them.