Holy Cow Costume
A heavenly, hilarious pun costume that is incredibly easy to assemble.
The Holy Cow costume is a classic, lighthearted pun costume that plays on the popular exclamation of surprise. It combines traditional cow features like spots and ears with angelic accessories like a halo and wings. It is a crowd-pleasing choice for anyone looking for a funny, comfortable, and easy-to-make outfit.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Holy Cow costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Holy Cow costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Cow print apparel
A black-and-white spotted cow print t-shirt, dress, or full-body union suit.
DIY: Use a plain white t-shirt and draw black cow spots on it using a thick black permanent marker or black fabric paint.
Angel halo headband
A white tinsel or faux-feather halo attached to a clear or white headband.
DIY: Shape a white pipe cleaner into a circle, attach it to a plain headband with wire, and wrap it in white tinsel.
White angel wings
Small to medium-sized white feathered or mesh angel wings with elastic shoulder straps.
DIY: Cut wing shapes out of sturdy white cardboard and glue white coffee filters or cotton balls over the surface.
Cow ears and horn headband
A headband featuring plush cow ears and small horns (can be worn instead of or alongside the halo).
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of black and white felt and glue them directly onto the sides of your halo headband.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Holy Cow costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your chosen cow print base garment, such as a t-shirt, dress, or cozy union suit.
- 2
Slip the elastic straps of the white angel wings over your shoulders, adjusting them so they sit flat on your back.
- 3
Place the angel halo headband securely on your head.
- 4
If using a separate cow ears headband, position it just in front of or behind the halo headband, or attach DIY felt ears directly to the halo's band.
- 5
Add optional accessories like a toy cowbell necklace or a plush cow tail pinned to your back.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple and styled to accommodate the headband. For makeup, you can draw a small pink circle on the tip of your nose and add a few black spots on your cheeks using face paint or eyeliner.
Holy Cow for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as 'Holy Guacamole' (an avocado with a halo) for a double-pun couples look.
- group
- Create a herd of 'Holy Cows' all wearing matching halos and cow prints.
- kids
- Use a comfortable black-and-white cow print pajama onesie and add a soft plush halo headband.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting cow print tunic or an oversized t-shirt paired with black leggings provides a highly comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- Put a white tinsel halo collar on a dog wearing a simple black-and-white spotted pet sweater.
Tips
- If wearing two headbands (ears and halo) is uncomfortable, look for a combined 'holy cow' headband or hot-glue craft store cow ears directly onto your halo headband.
- Opt for a cow-print onesie if you are trick-or-treating in cold weather to stay warm and cozy.
- Keep the wings small so you do not bump into walls or people at crowded parties.
Holy Cow costume FAQ
- What is a Holy Cow costume?
- It is a literal pun costume that combines a cow outfit (spots, ears, horns) with angelic elements (a halo and angel wings).
- How do I make a DIY Holy Cow costume?
- Wear a white shirt with hand-drawn black spots, then add a store-bought or pipe-cleaner halo and a pair of cardboard angel wings.
- Is the Holy Cow costume comfortable?
- Yes, because the base is typically a standard t-shirt, dress, or pajama onesie, making it one of the most comfortable and mobile costumes you can wear.
Did you know? The phrase 'holy cow' dates back to at least the early 20th century, often used by baseball announcers like Harry Caray to avoid using stronger language on the air.