Jack in the Box Costume
Dress up as the fast-food world's most recognizable corporate mascot.
The Jack in the Box costume is based on Jack Box, the fictional founder and mascot of the famous American fast-food chain. People choose this look because it is instantly recognizable, funny, and combines a formal business suit with a giant, cartoonish head. The outfit consists of a sharp navy business suit, a yellow smiley-face antenna ball head, and a blue pointed hat.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Jack in the Box costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Jack in the Box costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Mascot head mask
A large, spherical white plastic or foam head with black eyes, a black nose, a wide smile, and a pointed blue cone hat with a yellow band.
DIY: Paint a large smooth styrofoam sphere or paper-mache ball white, cut out eye holes, draw the face with black marker, and attach a blue poster board cone hat.
Navy blue suit jacket
A classic, standard-fit navy blue single-breasted blazer.
DIY: Use any dark business blazer or suit jacket from a thrift store.
White dress shirt
A crisp, long-sleeve white button-down dress shirt.
DIY: Use a plain white collared shirt from your closet.
Yellow tie
A solid bright yellow necktie to match the yellow accents on the hat.
DIY: Cut a tie shape out of yellow felt and safety-pin it to your shirt collar.
Navy blue dress pants
Matching navy blue trousers to complete the corporate suit look.
DIY: Use any dark blue or black dress pants.
Red and white striped takeout bag
A paper takeout bag with red stripes or the Jack in the Box logo to use as a prop.
DIY: Draw red vertical stripes on a plain white paper lunch bag with a red marker.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Jack in the Box costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white button-down dress shirt and button it to the top.
- 2
Tie the solid yellow necktie snugly around the shirt collar.
- 3
Put on the navy blue dress pants and secure them with a dark belt.
- 4
Put on the navy blue suit jacket over the white shirt.
- 5
Carefully place the oversized Jack in the Box mascot head over your head, adjusting it so you can see through the mesh eye screen.
- 6
Carry the red-and-white striped paper takeout bag as your primary prop.
Makeup & hair
No makeup or hair styling is required, as your entire head and hair will be completely covered by the large spherical mascot mask.
Jack in the Box for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a giant box of curly fries or a jumbo jack burger.
- group
- Have one person dress as Jack Box and others dress as secret service agents in black suits and sunglasses protecting the mascot.
- kids
- Use a lightweight, soft fabric hood version of the Jack head instead of a heavy plastic sphere for comfort.
- Plus size
- The standard business suit components can easily be sourced in any size, and the oversized head fits universally.
- pet
- A small white dog sweater paired with a tiny blue cone hat attached to a soft elastic band.
Tips
- Ensure the mask has adequate ventilation and visibility before wearing it to crowded events or at night.
- Wear comfortable dress shoes or clean white sneakers, as you will likely be walking around in a bulky headpiece.
- Keep a straw handy, as drinking while wearing the large spherical mask can be difficult without one.
- If making the head yourself, use lightweight materials like paper-mache or a hollow plastic craft pumpkin painted white to keep it comfortable.
Jack in the Box costume FAQ
- How do you see out of the Jack in the Box mask?
- Commercial masks typically feature a black mesh screen over the eyes or mouth area that allows the wearer to see out while keeping their face hidden.
- What kind of suit does Jack in the Box wear?
- He wears a classic, professional navy blue business suit with a white dress shirt and a bright yellow tie.
- Can I make the head at home?
- Yes, you can use a large smooth beach ball as a base for paper-mache, pop it when dry, paint it white, and add a blue poster board cone hat.
Did you know? The character of Jack Box was introduced in 1994 as part of a highly successful advertising campaign that repositioned the fast-food chain as a more mature brand.