How do you keep a sheet ghost costume from falling off?

Wear a white baseball cap or a headband underneath the sheet, then use safety pins to secure the fabric to the hat or headband to keep it centered.

What size sheet do I need for a ghost costume?

A twin-sized flat sheet works best for kids and shorter adults, while a queen or king-sized flat sheet is ideal for taller adults to get a full drape.

How do you make a ghost costume look scary?

You can shred the bottom hem of the sheet to look tattered, add fake blood splatters, or use black fabric paint to draw a screaming mouth shape.

Toddler ghost costume

Use a twin-sized sheet or a white pillowcase for toddlers, cutting out armholes so they do not trip.

A small white t-shirt or lightweight fabric drape with cutouts for the eyes and ears, secured gently around the neck.

Skip the store: Use an old white tablecloth or large piece of white fabric. Use a standard black permanent marker. Apply black face paint around your eyes instead.

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Ghost Costume

The ultimate timeless, budget-friendly classic Halloween look.

The classic sheet ghost is one of the most iconic and recognizable Halloween costumes of all time. People choose it for its nostalgic charm, simplicity, and budget-friendly appeal. The look consists of a flowing white sheet with cut-out eyes, paired with dark clothing underneath for contrast.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $5–20

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White flat bedsheet
A twin or queen-sized plain white flat sheet, preferably cotton or polyester, long enough to drape to your ankles.
DIY: Use an old white tablecloth or large piece of white fabric.
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Fabric shears or sharp scissors
Sharp scissors to cleanly cut out the eyeholes without fraying the fabric.
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Black fabric marker or eyeliner
Used to outline the eyeholes for a cartoonish, defined look.
DIY: Use a standard black permanent marker.
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Black sunglasses
Dark sunglasses worn underneath the sheet to hide your eyes behind the cutouts.
DIY: Apply black face paint around your eyes instead.
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Dark clothing and shoes
Black pants, a black long-sleeve shirt, and dark shoes to wear underneath so your limbs don't ruin the illusion.
DIY: Any dark-colored clothing from your closet.
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How to put it together

1
Drape the white sheet over your head to determine where it falls and locate your eyes.
2
Use a pencil or fabric chalk to lightly mark the exact spots where your eyes are located while wearing the sheet.
3
Take the sheet off, lay it flat, and carefully cut out two oval eyeholes using fabric shears.
4
Optionally, use a black fabric marker to draw a thick outline around the cut-out eyeholes for extra definition.
5
Put on your dark base clothing and black sunglasses to obscure your eyes behind the sheet.
6
Drape the sheet back over your head, aligning the eyeholes, and adjust the length so you do not trip while walking.

Makeup & hair

No complex makeup or hair styling is required, but applying black face paint or dark eyeshadow around your eyes helps blend them into the dark eyeholes of the sheet.

Ghost for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person wears a classic white sheet ghost costume while the other wears a Victorian-style ghost outfit or a ghost hunter costume.
group: A pack of sheet ghosts all wearing matching black sunglasses and holding colorful trick-or-treat buckets.
kids: Use a twin-sized sheet or a white pillowcase for toddlers, cutting out armholes so they do not trip.
Plus size: Use a king-sized flat sheet to ensure a comfortable, flowing drape with plenty of fabric.
pet: A small white t-shirt or lightweight fabric drape with cutouts for the eyes and ears, secured gently around the neck.

More ways people search for this costume

The most-searched variations of “Ghost costume”, and how this look adapts to each.

Toddler ghost costume: Use a twin-sized sheet or a white pillowcase for toddlers, cutting out armholes so they do not trip.
Costume dog ghost: A small white t-shirt or lightweight fabric drape with cutouts for the eyes and ears, secured gently around the neck.
Ghost costume diy: Skip the store: Use an old white tablecloth or large piece of white fabric. Use a standard black permanent marker. Apply black face paint around your eyes instead.

Tips

To keep the sheet from sliding off your head, wear a white baseball cap backwards underneath and safety-pin the sheet to the cap.
Ensure the hem of the sheet sits at least two inches above the ground to prevent tripping hazards, especially at night.
Carry a classic plastic orange pumpkin bucket to lean into the nostalgic, retro Halloween aesthetic.
If you want to eat or drink easily, cut a small, subtle mouth slit or fold the front of the sheet up when needed.

Ghost costume FAQ

How do you keep a sheet ghost costume from falling off?: Wear a white baseball cap or a headband underneath the sheet, then use safety pins to secure the fabric to the hat or headband to keep it centered.
What size sheet do I need for a ghost costume?: A twin-sized flat sheet works best for kids and shorter adults, while a queen or king-sized flat sheet is ideal for taller adults to get a full drape.
How do you make a ghost costume look scary?: You can shred the bottom hem of the sheet to look tattered, add fake blood splatters, or use black fabric paint to draw a screaming mouth shape.

Did you know? The classic sheet ghost costume gained massive pop-culture status through the Peanuts comic strip and 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,' where Charlie Brown famously gets a rock while wearing a sheet full of holes.