Gingy Costume
Not the gumdrop buttons! Bring Shrek's iconic gingerbread man to life.
Gingy, the sassy and resilient gingerbread man from the Shrek franchise, is a beloved choice for fans of the movies. This look is instantly recognizable by his warm brown gingerbread color, white icing details, and purple gumdrop buttons. Whether you choose a cozy onesie or a full inflatable suit, it is a comfortable and hilarious choice for Halloween or cosplay.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Gingy costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gingy costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Gingerbread Onesie or Jumpsuit
A soft, hooded brown jumpsuit with white wavy icing lines printed on the wrists and ankles.
DIY: Use a plain brown hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants, then fabric paint white wavy lines on the cuffs.
Gumdrop Buttons
Three large, round purple buttons or felt circles attached down the center chest.
DIY: Cut three circles out of purple felt and fabric glue or safety pin them down the front of your brown outfit.
Icing Face Details
A blue icing smile and white icing eyebrows, often featured on the hood of the onesie or worn as a mask.
DIY: Cut the facial features out of blue and white felt and temporarily pin them to your hood.
Candy Cane Prop
A classic red-and-white striped plastic candy cane to hold as your signature accessory.
DIY: Cut a candy cane shape out of cardboard and paint it with red and white stripes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Gingy costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown gingerbread onesie or your DIY brown sweat suit base.
- 2
Ensure the white wavy icing details are visible at your wrists and ankles.
- 3
Attach the three purple felt gumdrop buttons down the center of your chest if they are not already part of the garment.
- 4
Pull up the hood to display Gingy's classic blue-smile facial features.
- 5
Carry your candy cane prop in one hand to complete the fairytale look.
Makeup & hair
Since this costume typically features a hood or mask that covers your head, no complex hair styling is needed. If your face is exposed, you can use blue face paint to draw a whimsical icing-style smile across your cheeks.
Gingy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Shrek, Fiona, or Lord Farquaad for a hilarious fairytale duo.
- group
- Form a Shrek squad with Donkey, Puss in Boots, Pinocchio, and the Big Bad Wolf.
- kids
- A cozy fleece gingerbread jumpsuit makes an adorable, warm trick-or-treating outfit for toddlers.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, oversized gingerbread onesie or an inflatable suit offers a comfortable, flexible fit for all body types.
- pet
- A small brown dog sweater decorated with white fabric paint swirls and red felt dots.
Tips
- Onesies are incredibly comfortable for cold Halloween nights; just wear light layers underneath.
- If using an inflatable version, bring extra AA batteries to keep the fan running all night.
- Practice your best high-pitched voice to quote iconic lines like 'Not my gumdrop buttons!' for photos.
Gingy costume FAQ
- What is the easiest way to make a DIY Gingy costume?
- Start with a brown hoodie and sweatpants. Use white fabric paint or white felt strips to create wavy icing lines on the sleeves and pant legs, then glue three purple felt circles down the chest.
- How does the inflatable Gingy costume work?
- It features a built-in, battery-operated fan that continuously blows air into the suit to keep it inflated while you wear it.
- Is this costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, the onesie version is extremely comfortable and easy to move in, making it perfect for parties or trick-or-treating.
Did you know? Gingy was voiced by animator Conrad Vernon, who also directed Shrek 2, Monsters vs. Aliens, and Madagascar 3.