Garfield Costume
Channel everyone's favorite lasagna-loving, Monday-hating orange tabby cat.
Garfield is a pop culture icon loved for his sarcastic humor, love of lasagna, and hatred of Mondays. Dressing up as this famous cartoon cat is a popular choice for Halloween, 90s nostalgia events, and cozy cosplay. The classic look centers on a bright orange body, black stripes, and his signature sleepy-eyed expression.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–70
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What you need for a Garfield costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Garfield costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Orange jumpsuit or onesie
A bright orange fleece jumpsuit with black horizontal stripes on the back and sleeves.
DIY: Use an orange sweatshirt and sweatpants, and draw stripes using black fabric paint or black felt strips.
Garfield hood or headband
An orange headpiece featuring Garfield's sleepy yellow eyes, black nose, and triangular ears.
DIY: Attach orange felt triangles and painted yellow felt eyes to a plain plastic headband.
Stuffed orange tail
A long, plush orange tail with black stripes that attaches to the back of the pants.
DIY: Stuff an orange knee-high sock with batting, paint black stripes on it, and safety pin it to your waist.
Orange paw gloves
Cozy orange mittens or gloves to represent cat paws.
DIY: Wear simple orange winter mittens.
Orange slippers
Plush orange slippers or shoe covers to complete the full-body look.
DIY: Wear solid orange socks over your regular shoes indoors.
Lasagna pan prop
An empty aluminum baking pan to represent Garfield's favorite food.
DIY: Use a clean, empty foil baking tray from your kitchen.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Garfield costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the orange jumpsuit or your DIY orange sweatshirt and sweatpants base.
- 2
Attach the stuffed orange tail to the back of your waistband if it is not already sewn onto the jumpsuit.
- 3
Slip on the orange paw gloves or mittens.
- 4
Put on the orange slippers or shoe covers over your footwear.
- 5
Place the Garfield hood or headband on your head, ensuring the ears and eyes face forward.
- 6
Carry the aluminum lasagna pan as a fun, character-defining prop.
Makeup & hair
If your face is exposed, use orange face paint on your cheeks and forehead, then draw a white muzzle, black nose, whiskers, and small black freckles. Keep your hair tucked back under the hood or headband.
Garfield for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Garfield with Odie (a yellow jumpsuit with floppy brown ears) or Jon Arbuckle (blue pants and a green patterned button-down shirt).
- group
- Create a Garfield universe group with Garfield, Odie, Jon, Nermal, and Arlene.
- kids
- An orange fleece hooded onesie is perfect for keeping kids warm and comfortable during trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- Fleece jumpsuits with loose-fitting cuts offer a comfortable, roomy fit for all body types.
- pet
- An orange pet sweater with black stripes and a small hood with cat ears.
Tips
- Onesies can get warm indoors, so wear lightweight clothing like a t-shirt and shorts underneath.
- If trick-or-treating in cold weather, the fleece jumpsuit naturally keeps you warm without needing a jacket over the costume.
- Carry a plush Odie toy or a fake lasagna box to make your character instantly recognizable.
- For photos, strike a lazy pose, yawn, or look unamused to capture Garfield's classic attitude.
Garfield costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Garfield costume?
- Wear an orange sweatshirt and sweatpants, use black fabric paint or felt to add stripes, and attach a stuffed orange sock for the tail. Finish with a cat ear headband.
- What are the key features of a Garfield costume?
- The essential elements are the bright orange color, black horizontal stripes on the back and tail, large sleepy eyes, and triangular cat ears.
- Can I find an inflatable Garfield costume?
- Yes, official inflatable Garfield costumes are available that use a built-in fan to blow up the character's round, cartoonish body shape.
Did you know? Garfield was created by Jim Davis in 1978 and was named after Davis's grandfather, James Garfield Davis.