Jack-o'-Lantern Costume
Light up the night in a classic, cozy carved pumpkin look.
The Jack-o'-Lantern is the ultimate symbol of Halloween, making it a timeless and festive costume choice for all ages. This iconic look centers around a bright orange body featuring a carved black face design, topped with green stem accents. It is incredibly easy to customize, ranging from a cozy fleece onesie to a classic structured felt tunic.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Jack-o'-Lantern costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Jack-o'-Lantern costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Orange pumpkin tunic
A round, sleeveless orange felt or plush tunic featuring a black felt jack-o'-lantern face on the front.
DIY: Cut arm and neck holes in a large orange t-shirt or felt circle, then hot-glue black felt triangles for the eyes, nose, and a toothy grin.
Green leaf collar
A felt collar shaped like green pumpkin leaves to wear around the neck.
DIY: Cut leaf shapes out of green felt and sew or fabric-glue them to the neckline of your orange shirt.
Pumpkin stem hat
An orange beanie or hood topped with a short, upright green or brown fabric stem.
DIY: Roll a piece of brown or green felt into a tube, stuff it, and sew it to the top of an orange beanie.
Black base layers
A comfortable black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or pants to wear underneath the tunic.
DIY: Use any plain black long-sleeve shirt and dark pants from your closet.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Jack-o'-Lantern costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or pants to create a dark, neutral base.
- 2
Slip the orange pumpkin tunic over your head and pull your arms through the armholes.
- 3
Adjust the tunic so the carved face design is centered on your chest.
- 4
Fasten the green leaf collar around your neck, letting the leaves drape over the shoulders of the tunic.
- 5
Place the pumpkin stem hat on your head, ensuring the stem stands upright.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple or tucked neatly under the stem hat. For makeup, you can paint a small orange pumpkin on your cheek, or go full-face with orange face paint and black triangular shapes around your eyes and mouth.
Jack-o'-Lantern for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a scarecrow, a witch, or a pumpkin carver carrying a giant novelty spoon.
- group
- Create a pumpkin patch with friends, each wearing a pumpkin tunic with a different carved facial expression.
- kids
- A plush pumpkin bubble romper with a matching stem hood is warm, comfortable, and perfect for toddlers.
- Plus size
- An A-line orange poncho or an oversized fleece pumpkin sweatshirt offers a comfortable, flexible, and highly flattering fit.
- pet
- An orange dog sweater featuring a black felt jack-o'-lantern face and a small green stem hood.
Tips
- If trick-or-treating in cold weather, choose an oversized tunic so you can easily layer a heavy jacket underneath.
- Stuff the inside of a fabric tunic with tissue paper, bubble wrap, or plastic bags to give it a rounder, plump pumpkin shape.
- Wear comfortable black sneakers to blend in seamlessly with your dark base layers.
Jack-o'-Lantern costume FAQ
- How do I make a quick DIY Jack-o'-Lantern costume?
- Take an oversized orange t-shirt, draw a classic jack-o'-lantern face on the front with a thick black fabric marker, and wear a green scarf around your neck.
- What should I wear under a pumpkin costume?
- Solid black leggings and a black long-sleeve shirt work best because they make the bright orange pumpkin shape stand out.
- Is this costume suitable for school or work?
- Yes, a pumpkin tunic or poncho is highly comfortable, work-appropriate, and easy to sit in throughout the day.
Did you know? The term 'jack-o'-lantern' originates from an Irish folktale about Stingy Jack, a man doomed to roam the Earth with only a hollowed-out turnip containing a burning coal to light his way.