Gold Digger Costume
A clever, glamorous pun costume that combines high fashion with hard work.
The Gold Digger costume is a popular, humorous pun outfit that plays on the literal meaning of the phrase. Perfect for parties where you want to stand out, this look pairs a glamorous, glittering gold outfit with classic mining or construction gear. It is easy to assemble, highly recognizable, and guaranteed to get a laugh.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Gold Digger costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gold Digger costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Gold sequin dress or jumpsuit
A form-fitting, shiny metallic gold dress or jumpsuit that serves as the glamorous base of the outfit.
DIY: Use any plain yellow or gold dress you own and add gold glitter fabric paint.
Yellow construction hard hat
A classic plastic construction hard hat to represent the 'digger' aspect of the pun.
DIY: Paint an old bicycle helmet or skate helmet with bright yellow or metallic gold spray paint.
Toy shovel
A lightweight plastic toy shovel or spade, ideally painted gold or black.
DIY: Take a plastic beach shovel and spray paint the spade end with metallic gold paint.
Dollar sign necklace
A chunky, oversized gold chain necklace featuring a large dollar sign pendant.
DIY: Cut a dollar sign out of sturdy cardboard, paint it gold, and hang it from a thick gold ribbon.
Prop money
A stack of fake dollar bills to tuck into your pockets or hold as a prop.
DIY: Print play money bills at home and roll them up with a rubber band.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Gold Digger costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the gold sequin dress or jumpsuit as the glamorous foundation of your look.
- 2
Place the yellow construction hard hat securely on your head, adjusting the inner suspension for a good fit.
- 3
Hang the oversized gold dollar sign necklace around your neck so it sits prominently over the dress.
- 4
Tuck a stack of prop money into your waistband, pocket, or let it visibly peek out of a small purse.
- 5
Carry the toy shovel in one hand to complete the literal 'digger' pun.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in loose, glamorous curls that flow out from under the hard hat. Apply bold makeup featuring gold glitter eyeshadow, dramatic winged eyeliner, and a classic red or nude lip.
Gold Digger for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as a wealthy sugar daddy in a suit with fake cash, or a traditional miner covered in faux coal dust.
- group
- Have friends dress as other literal pun costumes, such as a 'smart cookie' or a 'devils advocate'.
- kids
- A simplified version featuring a yellow t-shirt, a plastic hard hat, and a small sand shovel.
- Plus size
- Opt for a comfortable gold sequin wrap dress or a metallic gold jumpsuit with a stretch waistband.
- pet
- A small dog wearing a yellow construction vest and a tiny gold collar.
Tips
- Choose a lightweight plastic toy shovel so it is easy to carry around all night without getting tired.
- If the hard hat slips, secure it with bobby pins or stick a foam strip inside the rim for a snugger fit.
- Wear comfortable gold flats or sneakers if you plan on walking or dancing, as the dress is flashy enough on its own.
Gold Digger costume FAQ
- What is a gold digger costume?
- It is a humorous pun costume that combines a glamorous gold outfit (representing wealth) with construction gear like a hard hat and shovel (representing digging).
- How do I make a DIY gold digger costume?
- Wear any sparkly gold clothing you own, buy a cheap plastic hard hat and toy shovel, and accessorize with fake money and gold bead necklaces.
- What props do I need for this costume?
- The essential props are a plastic construction hard hat, a toy shovel, and fake dollar bills or a dollar sign necklace.
Did you know? The term 'gold digger' originated during the gold rushes of the 19th century to describe actual miners, but by the early 20th century, it evolved into slang for someone seeking wealthy partners.