How did Heidi Klum move in the worm costume?

She had to shuffle, waddle, and occasionally lie down on the floor to roll around, as the costume completely encased her arms and legs.

How do you make a DIY Heidi Klum worm costume?

You can sew a long tube of pink fabric, insert flexible hula hoops or foam pool noodles to create the ridges, and cut a small hole for your face.

Can you walk in this costume?

Commercial versions usually have hidden arm and leg holes for practicality, whereas Heidi's original custom piece required her to waddle slowly.

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Heidi Klum Worm Costume

Become the ultimate Halloween sensation in this giant, glistening worm suit.

At her 21st annual Halloween party in 2022, supermodel Heidi Klum stunned the world by dressing as a giant, hyper-realistic worm. This costume is perfect for anyone looking to make a hilarious, high-effort statement that will be the talk of any party. The look consists of a bulbous, ridged, glistening pinkish-brown body suit that covers the entire body, leaving only the face exposed.

Difficulty: Advanced
Time: ~120 min
Budget: $50–300

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Giant worm body suit
A full-body, ridged, bulbous fabric tube in a pinkish-brown or flesh-toned hue that tapers at the bottom.
DIY: Sew a long tube out of pinkish-brown fabric, stuff it with batting, and use elastic bands at intervals to create the segmented, ridged worm body.
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Glistening fabric spray or gloss
Clear gloss spray or liquid latex to give the worm body a wet, slimy, and glistening appearance.
DIY: Lightly brush diluted clear gel or liquid latex over the fabric to create a wet sheen.
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Flesh-toned face paint
Professional-grade face makeup in shades of pink, brown, and beige to blend your face seamlessly into the worm opening.
DIY: Blend your regular liquid foundation with pink and brown cream eyeshadows.
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Prosthetic adhesive
Skin-safe adhesive to secure the fabric edges of the worm headpiece tightly around your eyes and mouth.
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How to put it together

1
Put on a comfortable, breathable base layer of clothing like a lightweight t-shirt and leggings.
2
Step into the giant worm body suit, pulling it up over your torso and shoulders.
3
Secure the headpiece of the worm around your face, ensuring your eyes, nose, and mouth are aligned with the opening.
4
Use skin-safe prosthetic adhesive to blend the fabric edges of the face opening directly to your skin.
5
Apply flesh-toned face paint to your exposed face, matching the pinkish-brown, textured color of the worm suit.
6
Apply a light layer of clear gloss or face-safe gel to your face to match the slimy, glistening texture of the worm body.

Makeup & hair

Slick your hair completely back and hide it under a bald cap or the costume's headpiece. Paint your face with pink, brown, and beige tones to blend into the worm opening, adding a glossy, wet-look finish.

Heidi Klum Worm for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair the worm with a partner dressed as a fisherman holding a giant fishing rod, or Tom Kaulitz dressed as a bloody fisherman.
group: Have a group dress as various iconic Heidi Klum Halloween looks, such as her Jessica Rabbit, Fiona, or Clone costumes.
kids: A simplified, soft plush sleeping-bag style worm costume that allows for easy walking and arm movement.
Plus size: Use a flexible, wide-diameter fabric tube with adjustable internal suspenders to distribute the weight comfortably.
pet: A small, soft fabric worm tube that slips over a dog's back, leaving their legs free.

Tips

This costume severely limits arm and leg movement; plan to have a friend assist you with drinking, eating, or moving around.
Ensure the face opening is comfortable and allows for unobstructed breathing and vision.
Apply a generous amount of clear gloss spray to the exterior of the costume right before photos to get that signature 'slimy' look.

Heidi Klum Worm costume FAQ

How did Heidi Klum move in the worm costume?: She had to shuffle, waddle, and occasionally lie down on the floor to roll around, as the costume completely encased her arms and legs.
How do you make a DIY Heidi Klum worm costume?: You can sew a long tube of pink fabric, insert flexible hula hoops or foam pool noodles to create the ridges, and cut a small hole for your face.
Can you walk in this costume?: Commercial versions usually have hidden arm and leg holes for practicality, whereas Heidi's original custom piece required her to waddle slowly.

Did you know? It took a team of designers over four months to construct Heidi Klum's ultra-realistic worm costume for her 2022 Halloween bash.