Limu Emu Costume
Spread your wings as Liberty Mutual's famous feathered insurance detective.
The Limu Emu is the feathered, sunglasses-wearing mascot who partners with Doug in the popular Liberty Mutual insurance commercials. This costume is a hilarious, highly recognizable choice for commercial fans, animal lovers, and anyone looking for a fun duo costume. The look combines a realistic emu head mask with a classic security guard uniform shirt and aviator sunglasses.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $35–75
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What you need for a Limu Emu costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Limu Emu costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Emu head mask
A realistic latex or plush emu head mask featuring a long beak and large eyes.
DIY: Use an emu headband or a yellow baseball cap with felt eyes and a cardboard beak attached.
Yellow short-sleeve button-down shirt
A bright yellow, short-sleeve security-style or pilot-style button-down shirt with chest pockets.
DIY: Dye a white button-down shirt bright yellow using fabric dye.
Gold security badge
A metallic gold toy security guard badge pinned to the left chest pocket.
DIY: Cut a shield shape out of cardboard, paint it metallic gold, and write 'LIMIT' or 'SECURITY' on it.
Aviator sunglasses
Classic gold-framed aviator sunglasses with dark lenses.
Khaki pants
Standard tan or khaki chino pants to complete the official uniform look.
Lanyard with ID badge
A blue lanyard holding a laminated custom 'LiMu Emu' employee ID card.
DIY: Print a fake Liberty Mutual ID card with an emu photo and slip it into a plastic badge holder.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Limu Emu costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the khaki pants and tuck in the bright yellow short-sleeve button-down shirt.
- 2
Pin the gold security badge to the left chest pocket of the yellow shirt.
- 3
Slip the blue lanyard with your custom LiMu Emu ID badge around your neck.
- 4
Put on the realistic emu head mask, ensuring you can see safely through the eye or nose holes.
- 5
Carefully place the gold aviator sunglasses over the emu mask's eyes or beak area so they sit securely.
- 6
Complete the look with simple brown or black casual shoes.
Makeup & hair
Since you will be wearing a full emu head mask, no makeup or hair styling is required. If using an open-face headband alternative, apply light brown face paint on your nose and cheeks.
Limu Emu for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as Doug in a matching yellow shirt, aviators, khaki pants, and a fake mustache.
- group
- Add more friends dressed as Liberty Mutual customers holding broken items, or additional 'Doug' lookalikes.
- kids
- Use a plush emu hood or hat instead of a full latex mask for comfort and visibility.
- Plus size
- Choose a loose-fitting yellow utility shirt and comfortable stretch-waist khaki trousers.
Tips
- If using a full latex mask, practice breathing and walking in it before heading to a crowded party.
- Keep a straw handy so you can drink beverages without having to fully remove the mask every time.
- For photos, strike a classic buddy-cop pose with your arms crossed alongside your 'Doug' partner.
Limu Emu costume FAQ
- How do I make a couples version of this costume?
- One person dresses as the Limu Emu using this guide, and the other dresses as Doug wearing an identical yellow shirt, aviators, khakis, and a thick brown mustache.
- Is the emu mask hot to wear?
- Yes, latex masks can get warm. You can opt for an emu headband and face paint if you plan to wear the costume in warm weather or for long periods.
- What does the badge say on the shirt?
- The badge is a standard gold security shield. You can customize your ID lanyard to say 'LiMu Emu' with a small photo of an emu.
Did you know? Limu Emu and Doug were introduced by Liberty Mutual in 2019 to put a humorous spin on 1970s buddy-cop TV show tropes.