Georgie Denbrough Costume
The ultimate yellow raincoat horror look, complete with the red balloon.
Georgie Denbrough is the tragic catalyst of Stephen King's horror masterpiece, IT. Instantly recognizable by his bright yellow slicker, he is a highly popular choice for Halloween and horror conventions. The look is simple, chilling, and relies on a few key, iconic props to bring the character to life.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Georgie Denbrough costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Georgie Denbrough costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Yellow Raincoat
A bright yellow, hooded vinyl or polyurethane rain jacket with snap buttons.
Dark Jeans
Standard straight-leg blue jeans or dark denim pants.
DIY: Use any dark blue or black pants you already own.
Green Rain Boots
Classic dark green or black rubber rain boots.
DIY: Any dark-colored winter boots or sneakers will work in a pinch.
Red Balloon
A single, helium-filled bright red latex balloon on a string.
DIY: Blow up a standard red balloon and tie it to a white string or stick.
Paper Sailboat
A white paper boat folded from a sheet of paper, optionally aged with tea staining.
DIY: Fold a standard piece of white printer paper into a classic toy boat and write 'S.S. Georgie' on the side.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Georgie Denbrough costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark blue jeans and a simple t-shirt or sweater underneath your coat.
- 2
Pull on the dark green rubber rain boots.
- 3
Put on the bright yellow raincoat and snap it closed up to the collar.
- 4
Pull the hood of the yellow raincoat up over your head.
- 5
Hold the paper sailboat in one hand, ensuring the 'S.S. Georgie' text is visible.
- 6
Hold the string of the helium-filled red balloon in your other hand.
Makeup & hair
Hair should be styled in a simple, messy, youthful bowl-cut or side-part, peeking out slightly from under the hood. For a spooky twist, apply pale face makeup with dark circles under the eyes to look like Georgie's ghost.
Georgie Denbrough for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Pennywise the Dancing Clown for an iconic horror duo.
- group
- Combine with Pennywise and members of the Losers' Club (like Bill, Beverly, or Richie).
- kids
- This is an incredibly easy and warm costume for kids, as it uses standard rain gear.
- Plus size
- Look for oversized or unisex yellow rain slickers for a comfortable, roomy fit.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a small yellow doggie raincoat and tie a red balloon to their harness.
Tips
- Keep the hood up to frame your face and match Georgie's look from the rainy opening scene.
- If using a real helium balloon outdoors, tie it securely to your wrist so it doesn't float away.
- To make the paper boat water-resistant and durable, coat it in a thin layer of Mod Podge or clear wax.
Georgie Denbrough costume FAQ
- What does Georgie write on his paper boat?
- His older brother Bill writes 'S.S. Georgie' on the side of the paper boat in black marker.
- Is this costume good for cold or rainy weather?
- Yes, because it uses an actual raincoat and rain boots, it is one of the warmest and most weather-resistant costumes you can wear.
- How do you make the paper boat?
- You can fold it easily using standard origami boat instructions and a regular rectangular sheet of white paper.
Did you know? The iconic yellow raincoat Georgie wears is a direct homage to classic horror tropes, contrasting innocent childhood imagery with dark, terrifying themes.