Loonette the Clown Costume
Bring 90s nostalgia to life as everyone's favorite comfy couch clown.
Loonette the Clown is the beloved, energetic host of the classic 90s children's show, The Big Comfy Couch. This costume is a popular choice for millennial nostalgia, featuring a bright, playful color palette that is instantly recognizable. The look consists of a pink romper, a white long-sleeved shirt, striped socks, and her signature purple hat.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–70
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What you need for a Loonette the Clown costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Loonette the Clown costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Pink romper or shortalls
A sleeveless pink cotton romper, shortalls, or pinafore dress with large yellow buttons on the straps.
DIY: Use a pair of plain pink overalls or a pink dress and sew two large yellow felt circles onto the collarbone area.
White long-sleeved shirt
A simple, fitted white crewneck long-sleeved t-shirt worn underneath the romper.
Purple bucket hat
A purple bucket-style hat decorated with a large pink flower or bow on the front.
DIY: Take a plain purple bucket hat and hot-glue a large pink felt flower to the front brim.
Striped knee-high socks
Knee-high socks with bold, horizontal black and white stripes.
Red clown nose
A classic round red foam clown nose.
DIY: Use red face paint to paint a perfect red circle on the tip of your nose.
Black shoes
Simple black canvas sneakers, flats, or Mary Janes.
DIY: Any plain black closed-toe shoes you already own will work perfectly.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Loonette the Clown costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white long-sleeved shirt as your base layer.
- 2
Layer the pink romper or shortalls over the white shirt.
- 3
Pull on the black and white horizontally striped knee-high socks.
- 4
Put on your black canvas shoes or flats.
- 5
Style your hair into two low, floppy pigtails using pink hair ties.
- 6
Place the purple hat on your head and secure the red foam nose onto your nose.
Makeup & hair
Part your hair down the middle and tie it into two low, floppy pigtails with pink scrunchies. Apply a generous amount of pink blush to your cheeks, draw on a few simple black freckles with eyeliner, and wear a classic red clown nose.
Loonette the Clown for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Major Bedhead in his delivery uniform or Molly the Doll.
- group
- Create a Big Comfy Couch group with Molly, Major Bedhead, Granny Garbanzo, and Snicklefritz.
- kids
- Use a pink toddler romper, striped toddler socks, and a soft felt hat for a comfortable kids' version.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-cotton pink overalls or a pink pinafore dress for a flexible, comfortable fit.
- pet
- Dress a pet in a small pink t-shirt and a tiny purple hat.
Tips
- Opt for comfortable, stretchy fabrics since Loonette is famous for her active clock rug stretches.
- If you can't find a purple hat with a pink flower, buy a plain purple bucket hat and hot-glue a pink felt flower to the front.
- Keep the makeup minimal and comfortable; a foam nose is easier to wear for long periods than heavy face paint.
Loonette the Clown costume FAQ
- What color is Loonette's hat?
- Loonette wears a purple bucket-style hat decorated with a large pink flower or bow on the front.
- How do you style Loonette's hair?
- Loonette has dark hair styled into two low, messy pigtails secured with pink hair ties.
- What kind of socks does Loonette wear?
- She wears knee-high socks with bold, horizontal black and white stripes.
Did you know? The Big Comfy Couch was a Canadian children's television series that aired from 1992 to 2006, famous for Loonette's 'Ten Second Tidy' and her flexible 'Clock Rug Stretch'.