Goosebumps Costume
Bring R.L. Stine's most iconic literary terror to life.
Goosebumps costumes are a nostalgic favorite for fans of R.L. Stine's classic horror series. The most iconic look is Slappy the Dummy, the mischievous ventriloquist doll who comes to life. This costume consists of a sharp grey suit, a bright red bow tie, and signature dummy makeup.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Goosebumps costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Goosebumps costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Dark grey suit jacket
A charcoal or dark grey double-breasted suit jacket.
DIY: Use any dark grey blazer or suit jacket you already own.
Dark grey trousers
Matching dark grey or charcoal dress pants.
DIY: Any dark grey slacks or chinos will work.
White dress shirt
A classic white button-down collared dress shirt.
Red bow tie
A bright red satin or matte pre-tied bow tie.
DIY: Cut a strip of red felt or fabric and tie it into a bow shape around the collar.
Red pocket square
A simple red fabric pocket square to match the bow tie.
DIY: Fold a small piece of red fabric or a red napkin and tuck it into the breast pocket.
Black eyeliner pencil
A smudge-proof black makeup pencil to draw the dummy mouth lines.
Rosy blush or red face paint
Bright pink or red makeup to create the dummy's rosy cheeks.
DIY: Use red lipstick blended in a circle on your cheeks.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Goosebumps costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white button-down dress shirt and button it completely to the collar.
- 2
Secure the red bow tie around the shirt collar.
- 3
Put on the grey trousers and tuck in the white dress shirt.
- 4
Put on the dark grey suit jacket and fold the red pocket square into the left breast pocket.
- 5
Part your hair neatly to one side and slick it down using heavy-hold hair gel.
- 6
Using the black eyeliner pencil, draw two vertical lines starting from the corners of your lower lip straight down to your chin.
- 7
Apply the pink blush or red lipstick in bright, distinct circles on the apples of your cheeks.
Makeup & hair
Slick your hair back with a neat side part using heavy-hold gel. Use a black eyeliner pencil to draw two vertical lines from the corners of your mouth to your chin to create the puppet jaw, and apply bright rosy pink circles to your cheeks.
Goosebumps for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Slappy with someone wearing the green Haunted Mask and a vintage 90s striped sweater.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as different Goosebumps monsters, including Slappy, the Haunted Mask, and the Werewolf of Fever Swamp.
- kids
- A miniature grey suit with a pre-tied red bow tie makes an adorable and spooky kids' Slappy costume.
- Plus size
- Opt for a comfortable, stretch-fit grey blazer and matching trousers, keeping the iconic red accessories.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small black tuxedo harness with a red bow tie.
Tips
- Practice walking and moving with stiff, jerky puppet-like movements to stay in character.
- Carry a classic Goosebumps book, like 'Night of the Living Dummy', as a fun photo prop.
- If you prefer not to use makeup, you can purchase a licensed latex Slappy mask instead.
Goosebumps costume FAQ
- How do you make the Slappy dummy mouth?
- Use a black liquid eyeliner or face paint pencil to draw two straight vertical lines starting from the outer corners of your mouth down to the bottom of your chin.
- What color is Slappy the Dummy's suit?
- Slappy traditionally wears a dark grey or charcoal double-breasted suit jacket with matching trousers, accented by a bright red bow tie and pocket square.
- Can I use a real ventriloquist dummy as a prop?
- Yes, carrying a small toy dummy or a vintage doll adds an extra creepy factor to your Goosebumps costume.
Did you know? Slappy the Dummy first appeared in the 1993 Goosebumps book 'Night of the Living Dummy' and went on to become the mascot of the entire franchise.