Hamster Costume
Channel ultimate cozy pet energy in a plush, adorable hamster look.
The hamster is one of the world's most beloved pocket pets, known for its round shape, stuffed cheeks, and love of running wheels. Dressing up as a hamster is a popular choice for those seeking a cute, comfortable, and funny costume that stands out. This look centers around a soft, oversized tawny brown or golden-orange palette with round ears and a signature snack prop.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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See yourself as Hamster
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What you need for a Hamster costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Hamster costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Plush Hamster Onesie
A hooded, full-body fleece jumpsuit in golden-brown or tan with a white or cream-colored belly patch.
DIY: Wear a baggy brown hoodie and matching sweatpants, then fabric-glue a large oval of white felt to the chest.
Hamster Ears Headband
Small, rounded plush ears in light brown with pink inner lining, attached to a comfortable headband.
DIY: Cut rounded ear shapes out of brown and pink felt, stiffen them with cardboard, and glue them to a plain headband.
Plush Hamster Tail
A tiny, stubby pink or tan plush tail pinned to the back of the pants or onesie.
DIY: Roll up a small piece of pink felt or a pink cotton ball and safety-pin it to your backside.
Cardboard Cucumber Slice or Sunflower Seed
An oversized, lightweight prop representing a classic hamster snack.
DIY: Cut a large teardrop shape out of cardboard, paint it black with white stripes to look like a giant sunflower seed.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Hamster costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the plush golden-brown hamster onesie and zip it up securely.
- 2
If using a separate hoodie and pants, tuck the hoodie in slightly to create a round, chubby silhouette.
- 3
Place the hamster ears headband on your head, positioning it just behind your hairline.
- 4
Attach the small, stubby pink tail to the lower back of your costume using a safety pin.
- 5
Carry your oversized cardboard sunflower seed or plush cucumber slice prop in your hands.
- 6
Stuff your pockets with real snacks to hand out or eat throughout the night to mimic a hamster's stuffed cheeks.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple or tucked into the hood. Use pink blush heavily on the apples of your cheeks to create a stuffed, chubby-cheeked look, and draw a tiny black nose and three small whiskers on each cheek with an eyeliner pencil.
Hamster for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a Hamster and a giant running wheel, or go as a pair of hamsters carrying a giant cardboard strawberry.
- group
- Form a pet store squad with friends dressed as a guinea pig, a rabbit, a gerbil, and a store clerk.
- kids
- A hooded fleece hamster romper is incredibly warm and comfortable for trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- An oversized, baggy fleece onesie naturally accommodates all body types and enhances the round, cute hamster silhouette.
- pet
- Do not force a full costume on a real hamster; instead, gently place a tiny, lightweight felt hat next to them for a quick photo while bribing them with a treat.
Tips
- Onesies can get very warm indoors, so wear lightweight t-shirts and shorts underneath.
- To emphasize the hamster look in photos, puff out your cheeks and hold your hands up like paws near your chin.
- Keep your hands free by attaching your cardboard seed prop to your wrist with a clear elastic band.
Did you know? The most popular pet hamster, the Golden or Syrian Hamster, can expand its cheek pouches to double the size of its head to carry food back to its burrow.