Lemur Costume
Leap into the party with a classic striped-tail lemur look.
The ring-tailed lemur is a beloved animal costume choice thanks to its distinctive long, striped tail and expressive features. Whether you opt for a cozy fleece kigurumi onesie or a quick DIY sweatsuit assembly, this look is comfortable and instantly recognizable. It is perfect for chilly Halloween nights, school events, or group jungle themes.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–55
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What you need for a Lemur costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lemur costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Grey hooded onesie or sweatsuit
A solid heather grey fleece jumpsuit or matching grey sweatshirt and sweatpants set.
DIY: Use a grey hooded sweatshirt and matching grey sweatpants from your closet.
White felt belly patch
A large sheet of white felt cut into an oval shape to mimic the lemur's light underbelly.
DIY: Cut an oval out of an old white t-shirt and safety pin it to your chest.
Black and white striped tail
A long, plush, flexible tail featuring alternating black and white horizontal stripes.
DIY: Stuff a long white knee sock with batting and paint black stripes on it with fabric paint.
Lemur ears headband
A comfortable headband featuring pointed grey faux-fur ears with white inner lining.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of grey and white felt and hot-glue them to a plain plastic headband.
Black face paint
Non-toxic black face paint to create the lemur's facial details.
DIY: Use black gel eyeliner or eyeshadow from your makeup kit.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lemur costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the grey onesie or the matching grey sweatshirt and sweatpants.
- 2
Attach the white felt oval to the center chest of your top using fabric glue, double-sided tape, or safety pins.
- 3
Secure the long black-and-white striped tail to the back of your waistband using a heavy-duty safety pin or the attached loop.
- 4
Place the lemur ears headband securely on your head, pulling your hair back if needed.
- 5
Use black makeup to paint a small black triangle on the tip of your nose and draw dark, rounded patches around your eyes.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple, tied back, or tucked under the hood. Paint the tip of your nose black, and use black eyeshadow or face paint to create large, dark circles around your eyes to mimic the lemur's wide-eyed gaze.
Lemur for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a Madagascar-themed duo with one lemur and one safari explorer.
- group
- Gather a group to form a 'troop' of lemurs, or pair with other jungle animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes.
- kids
- Use a grey toddler hooded sweatshirt, safety-pin a striped stuffed sock to the back, and add a soft felt ear headband.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting grey fleece kigurumi onesie offers a highly comfortable, oversized fit for all body types.
- pet
- Attach a lightweight black-and-white striped plush tail to a dog's existing grey harness.
Tips
- Safety-pin the middle of the long tail to the upper back of your shirt to keep it from dragging on the ground and getting dirty.
- Wear comfortable grey or black sneakers to match the animal aesthetic and keep walking easy.
- Apply a translucent setting powder over the black face paint around your eyes to prevent smudging throughout the night.
Lemur costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY lemur tail?
- Stuff a long white tube sock or tights with polyester fiberfill, then wrap black electrical tape or paint black fabric stripes horizontally down the length.
- What is the easiest base for a lemur costume?
- A simple grey hooded sweatshirt and grey sweatpants make the perfect, comfortable base for adding ears and a tail.
- How do I make the ears stand up?
- If making DIY ears, insert a piece of cardboard or craft wire inside the felt ear shapes before gluing them to the headband.
Did you know? Ring-tailed lemurs use their iconic black-and-white striped tails as visual signals, keeping them raised high in the air so members of their troop can easily follow each other through the forest.