Jollibee Costume
Spread joy as the world's favorite cheerful, tuxedo-wearing fast-food bee!
Jollibee is the beloved, energetic bee mascot of the famous Filipino fast-food chain, known for spreading happiness and serving up delicious Chickenjoy. Dressing up as Jollibee is a massive hit at cultural events, birthdays, and Halloween parties. The look is instantly recognizable by its bright red tuxedo jacket, yellow-and-red striped trousers, chef's hat, and friendly bee wings.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Jollibee costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Jollibee costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red Tuxedo Jacket or Blazer
A bright red single-breasted blazer or suit jacket, ideally worn over a white shirt with a black bow tie.
DIY: Use a plain red cardigan or red sweatshirt and cut the front to mimic a tuxedo lapel.
White Shirt and Black Bow Tie
A standard white collared dress shirt paired with a thick black bow tie to complete the formal mascot look.
DIY: Cut a bow tie shape out of black felt and pin it to a white t-shirt collar.
Yellow and Red Striped Pants
Bright yellow trousers featuring vertical red stripes down the sides.
DIY: Take plain yellow sweatpants or trousers and use red fabric paint or red duct tape to create thick vertical stripes down the sides.
White Chef's Hat
A classic tall, puffy white chef's toque, ideally decorated with a red band or a Jollibee logo.
DIY: Roll white poster board into a cylinder and tape white tissue paper to the top to create a puffy crown.
Bee Wings
Small, translucent white or light blue costume bee wings worn on the back.
DIY: Shape wire hangers into wing loops and stretch white nylon stockings or plastic wrap over them.
White Gloves
Simple white cotton cartoon-style gloves to match the classic mascot hands.
DIY: Use plain white winter knit gloves.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Jollibee costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white collared dress shirt and fasten the black bow tie around the collar.
- 2
Pull on the yellow trousers with the red vertical stripes running down the outer sides of each leg.
- 3
Layer the bright red tuxedo blazer over the white shirt, leaving it unbuttoned to show off the formal shirt and tie.
- 4
Secure the costume bee wings over your shoulders using the elastic straps.
- 5
Place the white chef's hat securely on your head, tilting it slightly forward.
- 6
Slip on the white cotton gloves to complete the clean, cartoon mascot appearance.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tucked neatly under the chef's hat. For a fun touch, use red face paint to draw a cheerful red circle on each cheek to mimic Jollibee's friendly, blushing face.
Jollibee for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Jollibee with Hetty, the cheerful cheerleader mascot from the same franchise, wearing her signature red dress and yellow pom-poms.
- group
- Go as a Jollibee meal group: one person as Jollibee, another as a bucket of Chickenjoy, and a third as a box of Jolly Spaghetti.
- kids
- An official or DIY red Jollibee zip-up fleece onesie with a built-in hood and attached chef's hat is perfect and cozy for toddlers.
- Plus size
- Opt for a relaxed-fit red blazer or a red fleece hoodie styled like a tuxedo jacket paired with comfortable yellow drawstring pants.
- pet
- A red pet shirt with a tiny white chef's hat secured with an elastic chin strap.
Tips
- For maximum comfort, swap the structured tuxedo jacket for a red zip-up hoodie decorated with felt lapels.
- If you are attending an outdoor event, wear comfortable yellow sneakers to match the pants.
- Keep a prop like a clean, empty Jollibee chicken bucket to use as your candy pail or photo prop.
Jollibee costume FAQ
- What color are Jollibee's pants?
- Jollibee wears bright yellow pants with thick red vertical stripes running down the sides.
- How do you make a DIY Jollibee hat?
- You can use a standard white chef's hat and glue a red ribbon or red felt band around the base to match the mascot's design.
- Is there an official Jollibee costume?
- While full mascot suits are restricted, official Jollibee kids' onesies featuring the printed tuxedo, striped pants, and chef's hat are occasionally sold as official merchandise.
Did you know? Jollibee was originally founded as an ice cream parlor in 1975 before shifting its focus to hot meals like burgers and fried chicken, introducing the cheerful bee mascot in 1978 to capture the busy, sweet-natured spirit of the Filipino people.