Gabagool Costume
Part Soprano, part spooky: the ultimate Italian-American mobster ghoul.
The Gabagool (or 'Gaba-Ghoul') costume is a hilarious, pun-based outfit that combines classic Italian-American mobster style with spooky Halloween elements. Inspired by The Sopranos and internet meme culture, this look typically features a retro tracksuit, flashy gold jewelry, and undead ghoul makeup. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking to bring humor, comfort, and pop-culture references to their next Halloween party.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Gabagool costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gabagool costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Retro Tracksuit
A matching velour or polyester athletic tracksuit in red, navy blue, or forest green.
DIY: Use any matching athletic jacket and sweatpants you already own.
White Ribbed Tank Top
A classic white cotton ribbed undershirt worn beneath the tracksuit jacket.
DIY: A plain white t-shirt works as a substitute.
Chunky Gold Chains
Multiple thick, shiny gold-colored chain necklaces and a matching bracelet.
DIY: Cut links out of yellow cardboard or paint plastic toy chains gold.
Fake Cigar
A realistic prop cigar to hold or rest in your mouth.
DIY: Roll up brown construction paper into a tight cylinder and color the tip red and grey.
White Loafers or Slides
Classic white slip-on loafers, slides, or retro white sneakers.
DIY: Any white sneakers or casual slides you have at home.
Ghoul Makeup Kit
Pale white or light grey face paint paired with dark grey or purple eyeshadow.
DIY: Mix a little blue or green eyeshadow into pale face foundation.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Gabagool costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white ribbed tank top as your base layer.
- 2
Wear the retro tracksuit, leaving the jacket zipped halfway down to expose your chest and the tank top.
- 3
Layer the chunky fake gold chains around your neck so they sit prominently over your chest.
- 4
Slick your hair straight back using a generous amount of strong-hold hair gel or pomade.
- 5
Apply pale white or light grey face paint to your face and neck, then blend dark eyeshadow under your eyes to create a sunken, undead ghoul look.
- 6
Slip on the white loafers or slides to complete the outfit.
- 7
Carry your fake cigar and optionally hold a clean deli paper wrap or a prop plate of capicola meat.
Makeup & hair
Slick your hair straight back with heavy pomade or gel for that classic mobster look. For the ghoul element, apply a pale foundation or light grey face paint, blending dark grey or purple eyeshadow around your eye sockets to look undead.
Gabagool for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as the Gaba-Ghoul mobster, and the other wears a giant printed slice of capicola meat or dresses as Carmela Soprano.
- group
- Gather a crew where everyone wears retro tracksuits, gold chains, and zombie makeup to look like a mob family back from the dead.
- kids
- A small red tracksuit paired with plastic gold chains and a drawn-on pencil mustache.
- Plus size
- Tracksuits are naturally loose-fitting and highly comfortable; choose a soft velour fabric for extra stretch and comfort.
- pet
- A red dog hoodie with 'Gaba-Ghoul' printed in white letters on the back.
Tips
- Keep the tracksuit jacket unzipped slightly to show off your gold chains and undershirt.
- Use a washable face paint so you can easily transition from 'ghoul' back to normal after the party.
- Carry a prop deli platter or a package of fake deli meat to make the pun instantly recognizable.
Gabagool costume FAQ
- What is a Gaba-Ghoul costume?
- It is a pun-based Halloween costume that blends a classic Italian-American mobster (like Tony Soprano) with a spooky ghoul or zombie, featuring a tracksuit, gold chains, and pale makeup.
- How do I make a DIY Gabagool costume?
- Wear a retro velour tracksuit, a white tank top, chunky gold chains, slick back your hair, and apply pale zombie makeup. Carry a fake cigar or a plate of cold cuts.
- What kind of shoes should I wear?
- White leather loafers, slides, or classic retro white sneakers work best to match the 90s mobster aesthetic.
Did you know? The term 'gabagool' is a phonetic corruption of 'capicola' originating from Italian-American dialects in the New York/New Jersey area, popularized globally by the HBO series The Sopranos.