Guitar Costume
Strum up some fun with a wearable rock instrument costume.
The guitar costume is a playful, creative choice for music lovers, musicians, and Halloween parties. This look features a wearable, oversized electric guitar body worn over a simple black outfit, making you look like a giant instrument. It is comfortable, highly recognizable, and perfect for bringing high energy to any event.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Guitar costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Guitar costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Black base layers
A solid black long-sleeve shirt and black pants or leggings to make the guitar body stand out.
DIY: Use any plain black t-shirt and dark jeans from your closet.
Wearable guitar tunic
A foam or fabric pull-over tunic shaped like a classic red and white electric guitar.
DIY: Cut a large electric guitar shape out of cardboard, paint it red and white, draw on the strings, and attach shoulder straps.
Guitar strap
A classic black woven guitar strap worn over the shoulder to secure the instrument body.
DIY: Use a strip of wide black webbing or a black belt slung diagonally across your chest.
Headstock headband
A headband featuring the top neck and tuning pegs of an electric guitar.
DIY: Glue a cardboard guitar neck and tuning pegs to a plain black plastic headband.
Giant guitar pick
A large, colorful novelty plastic guitar pick to hold as a prop.
DIY: Cut a large triangle with rounded corners out of colorful plastic or heavy cardstock.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Guitar costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the form-fitting black long-sleeve shirt and black pants as your neutral base.
- 2
Slip the guitar tunic over your head, adjusting the shoulder straps so the guitar body sits flat against your torso.
- 3
Attach the black guitar strap diagonally across your chest and back to mimic how a real guitarist wears an instrument.
- 4
Place the headstock headband securely on your head, ensuring the tuning pegs point upward.
- 5
Carry the giant novelty guitar pick in your hand to strum the faux strings on your chest.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup simple with a rockstar vibe, like dark eyeliner or temporary face paint stars. Style your hair in a messy rock-and-roll look, or wear a wild 80s metal wig.
Guitar for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a rockstar, an amplifier, or a drum set.
- group
- Form a full rock band with costumes for a guitar, bass, drums, microphone, and a lead singer.
- kids
- Use a smaller foam guitar tunic or a lightweight inflatable guitar worn with a strap over a black t-shirt.
- Plus size
- Opt for a sandwich-board style cardboard guitar with adjustable side ties for a comfortable, custom fit.
- pet
- A small dog harness with a lightweight foam guitar attached to the side, making them look like they are playing it.
Tips
- Choose a foam tunic if you plan on sitting down, as cardboard can be rigid and uncomfortable in chairs.
- Keep your hands free by securing the giant guitar pick to your wrist with a clear elastic band.
- Wear comfortable black sneakers, as you will be standing and 'performing' throughout the night.
Guitar costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY guitar costume?
- Cut two identical guitar body shapes out of thick cardboard, paint them, draw on the strings and pickups, and connect them at the shoulders with wide black ribbon straps.
- Can I sit down while wearing this costume?
- Foam tunics bend easily, allowing you to sit, but rigid cardboard versions are best taken off or slid up when sitting.
- What should I wear underneath the guitar body?
- A solid black long-sleeve shirt and black pants or leggings work best to make the colorful guitar body pop.
Did you know? The iconic Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster shapes are the most common designs used for novelty guitar costumes due to their instantly recognizable curves.