Kids Minion Costume
Bello! Dress your little one as a lovable, yellow Minion.
The Minion costume is a massive hit for kids thanks to the hilarious characters from the Despicable Me franchise. This classic look is incredibly comfortable for trick-or-treating and school parties. It consists of a bright yellow top, denim overalls, signature silver goggles, and black gloves.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Kids Minion costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Kids Minion costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Yellow long-sleeve shirt
A bright yellow crewneck long-sleeve shirt or cotton hoodie.
DIY: Use a plain yellow t-shirt layered over a long-sleeve white shirt.
Denim overalls
Classic blue denim overalls with adjustable shoulder straps and a front chest pocket.
DIY: Use blue jeans with black suspenders clipped to the waistband.
Minion goggles
Round, silver-rimmed goggles with a thick black elastic strap.
DIY: Paint two mason jar lids silver, hot-glue them together, and attach them to a black elastic band.
Yellow knit beanie
A simple, snug-fitting bright yellow knit hat.
DIY: Use a yellow hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up.
Black gloves
Simple black knit gloves or mittens.
Black shoes
Comfortable black sneakers or boots.
DIY: Any dark-colored closed-toe shoes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Kids Minion costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright yellow long-sleeve shirt or hoodie.
- 2
Layer the blue denim overalls over the yellow shirt and secure the shoulder straps.
- 3
Put on the yellow knit beanie, pulling it down slightly to cover the ears.
- 4
Place the silver Minion goggles over the beanie, securing the black strap around the back of the head.
- 5
Put on the black knit gloves.
- 6
Finish the look with comfortable black sneakers or boots.
Makeup & hair
No complex makeup is needed. If hair is visible under the beanie, tuck it in, or draw a few sparse black hair strands on the yellow beanie using a black fabric marker to mimic the Minion's sparse hair.
Kids Minion for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a Gru costume for a fun parent-child duo.
- group
- Dress multiple kids as a pack of Minions, or add an Evil Purple Minion to the group.
- kids
- Perfect for toddlers and school-aged kids; use a yellow hoodie instead of a beanie for extra warmth.
- Plus size
- Choose loose-fitting denim overalls and a stretchy cotton yellow tee for maximum comfort.
- pet
- A yellow dog shirt with printed denim overalls and soft felt goggles.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Kids Minion costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Youth minion costume
- Perfect for toddlers and school-aged kids; use a yellow hoodie instead of a beanie for extra warmth.
Tips
- For cold weather, use a thick yellow fleece hoodie under the overalls to keep warm.
- If the goggles slip, safety-pin the black strap to the sides of the yellow beanie.
- Draw the Gru 'G' logo on the front pocket of the overalls using black felt or a fabric marker.
Kids Minion costume FAQ
- How do I make DIY Minion goggles?
- You can make them by painting two toilet paper rolls or mason jar lids silver, gluing them together, and attaching them to a black elastic band.
- What clothes do you need for a Minion costume?
- You only need a bright yellow long-sleeve shirt, denim overalls, a yellow beanie, black gloves, and silver goggles.
- Is this costume comfortable for school?
- Yes, it uses everyday clothing items like overalls and a t-shirt, making it highly comfortable and easy to wear all day.
Did you know? Minions speak 'Minionese', a constructed language that combines words from English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.