Krusty the Clown Costume
Bring Springfield's favorite cynical, green-haired TV clown to life.
Krusty the Clown from The Simpsons is a classic, instantly recognizable costume choice for fans of the long-running animated series. His look is defined by his signature turquoise-green hair, bright pink shirt, and yellow skin makeup. Recreating this outfit is a fun way to bring a dose of cynical cartoon humor to any costume party.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Krusty the Clown costume
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Pink short-sleeved polo shirt
A bright, solid pink short-sleeved polo or t-shirt with a collar.
DIY: Use a plain pink t-shirt and cut a small V-neck slit at the collar.
Lime green pants
Bright lime green or turquoise-green pajama pants or scrub pants.
DIY: Dye a pair of white sweatpants using bright lime green fabric dye.
Krusty the Clown wig
A bright turquoise or teal clown wig with bald top and flared sides.
DIY: Spray a white clown wig with bright turquoise temporary hair color spray.
Yellow body paint
Water-activated yellow face and body paint to mimic the Simpsons skin tone.
White and red makeup
White face paint for the mouth area and a red makeup crayon for the nose.
DIY: Use a red foam clown nose instead of red makeup.
Blue bow tie
An oversized teal or medium blue bow tie.
DIY: Cut a bow tie shape out of blue felt and safety pin it to your collar.
White gloves
Simple white cotton cartoon-style gloves.
Red clown shoes
Oversized red clown shoes or bright red sneakers.
DIY: Wear bright red slip-on shoes or sneakers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Krusty the Clown costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Apply a base of yellow face paint to your face, neck, and any exposed skin, leaving the area around your mouth bare.
- 2
Paint the area around your mouth white, shaping it into a wide, round muzzle shape, and outline it with a thin black makeup pencil.
- 3
Paint the tip of your nose bright red, or put on a red foam clown nose.
- 4
Put on the pink polo shirt and tuck it into the lime green pants.
- 5
Fasten the oversized blue bow tie around your shirt collar.
- 6
Put on the turquoise Krusty wig, adjusting it so the bald cap portion sits flat on your forehead.
- 7
Slip on the white cotton gloves and the oversized red clown shoes to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Use yellow face paint for the classic Simpsons skin tone, leaving a white circle around the mouth for Krusty's muzzle. Top it off with a bright turquoise-green wig that features a bald top and three distinct flared tufts of hair.
Krusty the Clown for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Homer Simpson or Sideshow Mel for a classic Springfield duo.
- group
- Form a Simpsons group with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Sideshow Bob.
- kids
- Use a pink t-shirt, green sweatpants, and a small green wig for a comfortable kids' version.
- Plus size
- Use loose-fitting green scrub pants and an oversized pink polo shirt for a comfortable fit.
Tips
- Use a makeup setting spray over the yellow face paint to prevent it from smudging onto your pink shirt.
- Choose lightweight, breathable lime green pants like scrubs or pajamas for maximum comfort during long parties.
- Carry a prop microphone or a box of 'Krusty-O's' cereal to make your character instantly recognizable.
- Practice Krusty's signature gravelly laugh to really sell the character.
Krusty the Clown costume FAQ
- How do I do Krusty the Clown's makeup?
- Cover your face in yellow face paint, leaving a wide circle around your mouth. Paint that mouth area white, outline it in black, and paint your nose red.
- What color are Krusty the Clown's pants?
- Krusty wears bright lime green or light turquoise-green pants, which contrast with his pink shirt.
- How can I make a DIY Krusty wig?
- Get a standard white clown wig, trim the top to look balding, and spray the remaining side tufts with bright turquoise fabric or hair spray.
Did you know? Matt Groening originally created Krusty the Clown to represent the irony of a cynical, burned-out performer who is beloved by children, and his design was intentionally based on Homer Simpson in makeup.