How do I make a Homestar Runner costume?

You need an oversized red t-shirt with a large white star on the chest, white sweatpants, a blue propeller beanie, and blue shoes with white soles.

How do you handle the armless look?

For photos, you can tuck your arms inside the body of your red t-shirt. For safety and comfort during a party, just let your arms hang normally.

What kind of hat does Homestar Runner wear?

He wears a simple blue beanie-style cap with a small yellow propeller spinning on the very top.

Homestar Runner

Homestar Runner Costume

Dress up as the star of Free Country, USA.

Homestar Runner is the lovable, armless athlete from the classic early-2000s Flash animation website. Dressing up as Homestar is a massive hit for nostalgic internet fans who appreciate his goofy voice and lack of visible arms. The look is simple, bright, and instantly recognizable to anyone who spent their youth watching Strong Bad Emails.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $20–50

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What you need for a Homestar Runner costume

Short on time? Buy it ready-made

Spirit Halloween sells the complete Homestar Runner costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.

Shop Homestar Runner at Spirit ↗

Red T-Shirt with White Star
An oversized red crewneck t-shirt featuring a large, solid white five-point star printed or ironed onto the center chest.
DIY: Buy a plain red t-shirt and fabric-glue a large white star cut from felt onto the chest.
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White Sweatpants
Plain, comfortable white sweatpants or joggers to mimic Homestar's white lower body.
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Blue Propeller Beanie Hat
A solid blue beanie or cap with a small yellow propeller on top.
DIY: Attach a small yellow paper propeller to the top of a plain blue baseball cap using a brad or pin.
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Blue and White Shoes
Bright blue athletic sneakers with white soles, or white sneakers customized with blue tape.
DIY: Wrap blue painter's tape around the main body of a pair of white sneakers, leaving the soles white.
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Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Homestar Runner costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗

How to put it together

1
Put on the white sweatpants and pull them up comfortably.
2
Slip on the oversized red t-shirt with the white star graphic.
3
Tuck your arms inside the shirt sleeves to mimic Homestar's armless look, or simply let your arms hang naturally.
4
Put on the blue propeller beanie, centering it on your head.
5
Lace up your blue and white sneakers.
6
Practice your best Homestar voice, pronouncing 'cool' as 'kewl' and greeting everyone with 'Seriously, guys!'

Makeup & hair

Keep your hair completely tucked under the blue propeller beanie. No makeup is required, but you can keep a clean-shaven, cheerful expression to match Homestar's friendly demeanor.

Homestar Runner for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with someone dressed as Strong Bad in a red wrestling mask and boxing gloves.
group: Form the ultimate Free Country, USA crew with friends dressed as Marzipan, The Cheat, Coach Z, and Pom Pom.
kids: An adorable option for kids using a red toddler tee with a felt star and a tiny propeller hat.
Plus size: Use an oversized red cotton tee and loose-fitting white fleece joggers for a comfortable, breathable fit.
pet: Dress a small dog in a red doggie tee with a white star.

Tips

To truly commit to the armless look for photos, tuck your arms inside your t-shirt, but keep them free while walking around for safety.
Make sure the white star on your shirt is large and centered; it is the most defining feature of the outfit.
Keep the propeller on your hat secure so it doesn't fly off if you spin it.

Homestar Runner costume FAQ

How do I make a Homestar Runner costume?: You need an oversized red t-shirt with a large white star on the chest, white sweatpants, a blue propeller beanie, and blue shoes with white soles.
How do you handle the armless look?: For photos, you can tuck your arms inside the body of your red t-shirt. For safety and comfort during a party, just let your arms hang normally.
What kind of hat does Homestar Runner wear?: He wears a simple blue beanie-style cap with a small yellow propeller spinning on the very top.

Did you know? Homestar Runner first appeared in a mock children's book created by Mike Chapman and Craig Zobel in 1996 before becoming a Flash animation phenomenon in 2000.