Heart Costume
Wear your heart on your sleeve with this classic, vibrant look.
The heart costume is a beloved, cheerful choice for Halloween, Valentine's Day, and themed parties. Representing love, vitality, and fun, this look typically centers around a large, vibrant red heart-shaped tunic or dress. It is a highly recognizable, comfortable, and family-friendly option that works for all ages.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $15–50
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What you need for a Heart costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Heart costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Red heart tunic
A sleeveless, pull-over foam tunic shaped like a classic red heart with openings for the head, arms, and legs.
DIY: Cut two large heart shapes out of red poster board or felt, and connect them at the shoulders with red ribbon straps.
Black long-sleeve shirt
A simple, solid black crewneck shirt worn underneath the tunic to make the red heart stand out.
DIY: Use any solid dark-colored long-sleeve shirt from your closet.
Black leggings or pants
Form-fitting black leggings or trousers to keep the focus on the heart shape.
DIY: Use plain black jeans or sweatpants.
Red face paint
Skin-safe red face paint to draw mini hearts on your cheeks.
DIY: Use a red lipstick or lip liner pencil to draw the shapes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Heart costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings as your base layer.
- 2
Carefully slip the red foam heart tunic over your head, aligning your arms through the side openings.
- 3
Adjust the tunic so it sits comfortably on your shoulders and hangs straight.
- 4
Apply red face paint or lipstick to draw small, neat hearts on one or both cheeks.
- 5
Put on comfortable black shoes to complete the streamlined look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neat and pulled back in a ponytail or bun so it doesn't block the top of the heart. For makeup, draw small red hearts on the cheeks and apply matching red lipstick.
Heart for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a 'Heart and Key' or two matching hearts for a sweet Valentine's theme.
- group
- Go as a full deck of cards by having friends dress as the King, Queen, and Jack of Hearts.
- kids
- A smaller plush red heart tunic worn over red or black pajamas.
- Plus size
- A flexible, open-sided sandwich-board style heart costume provides a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- A simple red felt harness with a soft plush heart attached to the back.
Tips
- If the foam tunic is wrinkled from packaging, hang it in the bathroom during a hot shower to let the steam smooth it out.
- Wear comfortable layers underneath, as foam tunics can trap heat indoors but offer little warmth outside.
- Keep your hands free by wearing a small black fanny pack under the tunic to hold your essentials.
Heart costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY heart costume at home?
- Cut two identical large hearts out of red cardboard, paint them bright red, and hot glue red fabric straps to the shoulders so you can wear it like a sandwich board.
- What should I wear under a heart tunic?
- Solid black long sleeves and black pants or leggings work best to make the bright red heart pop visually.
- Is this costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, foam tunics are lightweight and leave your arms and legs completely free, making them highly practical for parties or trick-or-treating.
Did you know? The classic heart shape we use today doesn't look much like a real human heart; its design is believed to be inspired by ancient silphium seeds or stylized ivy leaves.