Gnomeo Costume
Bring the classic garden gnome to life with this charming blue look.
Gnomeo, the brave and blue-hatted protagonist of the animated film Gnomeo & Juliet, is a popular choice for couples and solo cosplayers alike. His look is a playful twist on the classic garden gnome, featuring a distinct blue color scheme and a glossy, ceramic-like finish. This guide helps you assemble his signature outfit using simple clothing pieces and a few key accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Gnomeo costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gnomeo costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Blue pointed gnome hat
A tall, conical felt or fleece hat in royal blue.
DIY: Roll a sheet of blue felt into a cone shape, glue the seam, and trim the base to fit your head.
Blue long-sleeve tunic or shirt
A royal blue long-sleeve shirt or lightweight tunic that fits loosely.
DIY: Use an oversized royal blue t-shirt and trim the sleeves to three-quarter length.
Black waist belt
A wide black belt with a prominent gold or silver buckle to cinch the tunic.
DIY: Cut a strip of black felt and attach a cardboard buckle wrapped in gold foil.
Brown pants
Simple brown trousers, leggings, or sweatpants to mimic his lower ceramic half.
DIY: Use any dark brown pants or jeans you already own.
Black boots
Sturdy black boots or rain boots to complete the classic garden statue look.
DIY: Wear black sneakers or wrap black felt around your regular shoes to look like boots.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown pants and black boots.
- 2
Slip on the royal blue long-sleeve shirt or tunic.
- 3
Fasten the wide black belt around your waist, over the blue shirt, to create a cinched tunic look.
- 4
Place the pointed blue gnome hat securely on your head, tilting it slightly backward.
- 5
Apply simple makeup to mimic a painted ceramic garden ornament.
Makeup & hair
Apply bright pink blush in perfect circles on the apples of your cheeks to look like a painted ceramic statue. If you have facial hair, you can keep it clean-shaven or use a brown eyebrow pencil to draw on a stylized, painted-on beard.
Gnomeo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Juliet, who wears a red pointed gnome hat, a red dress, and a white apron.
- group
- Add Featherstone the pink plastic flamingo and other garden gnomes in red and blue hats.
- kids
- Use a blue fleece pajama set with a matching felt hat for a warm and comfortable kids' version.
- Plus size
- Choose an oversized blue tunic or soft knit sweater for a comfortable, adjustable fit under the belt.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a blue felt cone hat and a matching blue collar ruff.
Tips
- To get the stiff, upright look of a ceramic gnome hat, stuff the tip of the blue hat with tissue paper or polyester fiberfill.
- If you are attending an outdoor event, wear thermal layers under the brown pants and blue tunic to stay warm.
- For photos, strike a rigid, frozen pose to mimic a real garden statue coming to life.
Gnomeo costume FAQ
- What color is Gnomeo's hat?
- Gnomeo belongs to the Blue gnomes, so his pointed hat and tunic are royal blue, contrasting with Juliet's red theme.
- How do I make a DIY Gnomeo hat?
- You can easily make one by rolling a large sheet of blue felt into a cone, hot-gluing the edge, and trimming the bottom to fit your head.
- What kind of makeup should I wear for a Gnomeo costume?
- Keep it simple with rosy pink circles on your cheeks using blush or face paint to look like a painted ceramic garden gnome.
Did you know? The film Gnomeo & Juliet is a loose, G-rated animated adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, substituting warring families with rival blue and red backyard garden gnomes.