Google Costume
Navigate your next Halloween party with this iconic red location pin.
The Google Maps Location Pin is a clever, highly recognizable tech costume that is perfect for parties and group themes. It transforms you into a real-life navigation marker, making it a brilliant choice for anyone looking for a funny, low-effort outfit. The look centers around the iconic red teardrop-shaped pin worn above your head or on your chest.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $15–35
Try it on
See yourself as Google
One clear photo of yourself; we render you in this costume — face untouched, full body, about 20 seconds.
One render, $1. No account needed — if it fails you're not charged. Pricing.
Your photo is sent to Google's Gemini API to make the render and isn't used for training. Renders are AI-generated and labelled.
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What you need for a Google costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Google costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Red foam board
A thick, sturdy sheet of bright red foam board to cut into the classic teardrop shape.
DIY: Use thick cardboard painted with bright red acrylic paint.
Black headband
A thick, comfortable plastic or fabric headband to mount the pin on.
DIY: Attach the pin to a baseball cap instead.
White poster board
Used to create a custom location label or address tag to wear on your shirt.
DIY: Use a piece of white printer paper.
Solid black shirt
A plain black crewneck t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt to keep the focus on the pin.
DIY: Any solid neutral shirt from your closet works.
Black pants
Simple black jeans or leggings to complete the minimalist base outfit.
DIY: Use any dark pants you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Google costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Draw a large teardrop shape on the red foam board, ensuring it is symmetrical and about 18 to 24 inches tall.
- 2
Cut a circular hole in the center of the teardrop shape, mimicking the classic Google Maps pin design.
- 3
Use hot glue or strong adhesive tape to secure the bottom point of the red pin to the top center of the black headband.
- 4
Write a funny location or address on a piece of white poster board (e.g., 'The Party' or 'You Are Here') and safety pin it to your shirt.
- 5
Put on your solid black shirt and black pants.
- 6
Place the headband on your head, adjusting it so the red pin stands upright and balanced.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple and pulled back if needed to keep the headband secure. No special makeup is required, but clean, natural makeup works best.
Google for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as the Red Pin, and the other dresses as a green 'Start' pin or a gray route line.
- group
- Have friends dress as different colored pins (Red, Blue, Green) or carry a large cardboard search bar.
- kids
- Scale down the foam board pin to a smaller size so it is lightweight and comfortable on a child's headband.
- Plus size
- The headband attachment is universally fitting; use a solid black tee or tunic for a comfortable base.
- pet
- Craft a small felt red pin and attach it to a dog harness.
Tips
- Keep the foam board pin lightweight so it doesn't cause the headband to slip off your head.
- Use bobby pins to extra-secure the headband to your hair if you plan on dancing or walking around a lot.
- If you prefer not to wear a headband, attach the pin to a wooden dowel and carry it as a photo prop.
Google costume FAQ
- How do you make a Google Maps pin costume?
- Cut a large teardrop shape with a circular center cutout from red foam board, then glue the bottom tip to a sturdy headband.
- What should I wear under the Google Maps pin?
- Wear solid, neutral colors like all-black or all-white so that the bright red pin remains the main focus of the outfit.
- Can I make a Google Incognito costume instead?
- Yes! Wear a dark trench coat, a matching fedora, and round wire-rimmed glasses with the lenses popped out to look like the Incognito icon.
Did you know? The iconic red teardrop map pin was designed by Jens Eilstrup Rasmussen in 2005 to mark a point precisely on a map without blocking the details directly underneath it.