Hello Neighbor Costume
Sneak around in the signature argyle vest of gaming's creepiest neighbor.
Step into the suspicious shoes of Mr. Peterson, the mysterious antagonist from the hit stealth horror game Hello Neighbor. This distinct look is instantly recognizable to gamers and relies on a vibrant, slightly retro color palette. The ensemble features a classic blue argyle vest, bright orange pants, and his signature sinister mustache.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Hello Neighbor costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Hello Neighbor costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue Argyle Sweater Vest
A sleeveless knit vest featuring a blue, yellow, and white argyle diamond pattern.
DIY: Use a plain blue vest and draw the yellow and white diamond lines using fabric markers.
Yellow Dress Shirt
A long-sleeved, collared yellow button-down shirt worn underneath the vest.
Orange Pants
Bright orange straight-leg trousers or chinos.
DIY: Dye a pair of light-colored thrifted pants with orange fabric dye.
Black Gloves
Simple black rubber, latex, or fabric gloves.
Fake Mustache
A thick, dark brown or black handlebar mustache.
DIY: Cut a mustache shape out of dark brown felt and apply it with spirit gum.
Inflatable Shovel
A lightweight toy shovel prop to carry around.
DIY: Use a clean plastic garden spade or cut a shovel shape out of cardboard.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Hello Neighbor costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the yellow collared dress shirt and button it up to the collar.
- 2
Layer the blue argyle sweater vest directly over the yellow shirt.
- 3
Put on the bright orange pants and secure them with a dark belt if needed.
- 4
Slip on a pair of black sneakers or dark work shoes.
- 5
Pull on the black gloves over your hands, tucking the shirt sleeves into the wrists.
- 6
Apply the fake handlebar mustache to your upper lip using the self-adhesive backing.
- 7
Grab your toy shovel prop to complete the suspicious neighbor look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a neat, retro side-part slicked back with gel. If you want to match the game's stylized look, you can use face paint to draw exaggerated, angular eyebrows.
Hello Neighbor for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Nicky Roth, the protagonist kid, wearing a striped shirt and carrying a flashlight.
- group
- Have friends dress as various kids from the neighborhood or the creepy Shadow representation.
- kids
- A popular choice for young gamers, easily made comfortable with orange sweatpants and a printed argyle t-shirt.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-fit orange chinos and an elastic-knit sweater vest for maximum comfort.
Tips
- The mustache is key to the character's creepy look, so make sure it stays secure with extra spirit gum if you plan to wear it all night.
- Keep the toy shovel lightweight, especially for conventions or trick-or-treating where heavy props aren't allowed.
- For a more cartoonish, game-accurate look, choose bright, saturated colors rather than muted tones.
Did you know? Mr. Peterson's official name is Theodore Peterson, and his iconic, slightly unsettling design was created to evoke the feeling of a classic, suspicious suburban neighbor from retro thriller films.