Lime Costume
A bright, refreshing, and easy-to-wear citrus look for any party.
The lime costume is a popular, lighthearted choice for Halloween, food-themed events, or summer parties. Whether you wear a pre-made foam lime slice tunic or DIY your own with felt and a green shirt, this look is instantly recognizable. It is especially popular as half of a 'Tequila and Lime' couples costume.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Lime costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lime costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Lime slice tunic
A circular foam tunic featuring a printed graphic of a lime slice with green segments and white pith lines.
DIY: Cut a large circle out of green cardboard or foam board, paint white citrus segments on it, and attach shoulder straps.
Green or black base shirt
A solid long-sleeve shirt or t-shirt worn underneath the tunic to keep the focus on the lime design.
DIY: Use any solid black or dark green shirt from your closet.
Matching pants or leggings
Comfortable black or green leggings or slim-fit pants to complete the base layer.
DIY: Wear basic black jeans or sweatpants.
Lime headband or hat
A green headband topped with a mini lime wedge or a solid green beanie.
DIY: Hot glue a small wedge of green craft foam to a plain plastic headband.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lime costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your solid black or green base shirt and matching pants.
- 2
Slip the lime slice tunic over your head, adjusting the shoulder straps so it sits comfortably on your chest.
- 3
Smooth out any wrinkles in the foam tunic so the citrus print lies flat.
- 4
Add the lime wedge headband or green beanie to your hair.
- 5
Pair with comfortable neutral sneakers or black shoes.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural and fresh, perhaps adding a swipe of lime-green eyeshadow or green face paint on the cheeks. Hair can be styled simply or tucked into a green beanie.
Lime for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as a tequila bottle or a salt shaker for a classic party duo.
- group
- Go as a citrus salad with friends dressed as lemons, oranges, and grapefruits.
- kids
- A simple green t-shirt with white felt triangles glued on the front to look like citrus segments.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting poncho-style lime tunic offers a comfortable, flexible fit for all body types.
- pet
- A small green dog sweater with a felt lime wedge attached to the back.
Tips
- If your foam tunic arrives creased, steam it gently on low heat or hang it in a steamy bathroom to smooth it out.
- Wear dark, solid colors underneath so the bright green of the lime stands out visually.
- For outdoor events, choose a long-sleeve base layer to stay warm while keeping the tunic on display.
Lime costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY lime costume?
- Get a bright green t-shirt, cut out white felt strips to represent the inner pith and segments of a lime, and fabric-glue them to the front of the shirt in a circular wheel pattern.
- What is a good couples costume involving a lime?
- The most popular pairing is Tequila and Lime, where one person wears a tequila bottle tunic and the other wears a lime slice tunic.
- Is the lime tunic comfortable to wear all night?
- Yes, lightweight foam tunics are highly breathable, slip on easily over normal clothes, and allow for full arm movement.
Did you know? Limes are a hybrid citrus fruit, and the lime slice costume remains a top-searched food costume due to its bright, high-contrast color palette.