How do you make the macaroni noodles for the costume?

You can paint empty toilet paper rolls yellow, or cut a yellow foam pool noodle into small, curved slices for a lightweight 3D noodle effect.

Is there an easy store-bought version of this costume?

Yes, there are officially licensed, slip-on foam tunics shaped like mac and cheese cups or boxes that require zero assembly.

How do you wear the laundry basket?

Cut out the bottom of the basket, wrap it in blue paper, and attach two thick ribbons over your shoulders like suspenders to hold it up.

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Mac and Cheese Costume

Serve up comfort food vibes with this cheesy, creative DIY costume.

The Mac and Cheese costume is a beloved, lighthearted choice for food lovers, kids, and couples looking for a funny outfit. This classic comfort food look can be put together using a store-bought tunic or crafted at home using a laundry basket, cardboard, and yellow-painted tubes. The final outfit is bright, recognizable, and guaranteed to bring smiles.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~120 min
Budget: $20–60

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What you need for a Mac and Cheese costume

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Yellow shirt or sweatshirt
A solid, bright yellow or golden-yellow long-sleeve shirt serves as the cheesy base layer.
DIY: Use any plain yellow t-shirt or hoodie from your closet.
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Yellow beanie hat
A bright yellow knit beanie representing extra cheese on top.
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Noodle tubes
Cardboard toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls painted bright yellow to look like macaroni noodles.
DIY: Collect empty toilet paper rolls and spray paint them golden yellow.
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Blue laundry basket or poster board
A round plastic laundry basket with the bottom cut out, wrapped in blue poster board to look like a classic mac and cheese cup.
DIY: Cut a large piece of blue cardboard into a cylinder shape to wear around your waist.
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Giant cardboard spoon
A large spoon cut out of cardboard and covered in aluminum foil.
DIY: Cut a spoon shape from shipping cardboard and wrap it entirely in silver foil.
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How to put it together

1
Paint your collected cardboard tubes with bright yellow acrylic or spray paint and let them dry completely.
2
Cut the bottom out of a round plastic laundry basket so you can easily step into it and pull it up to your waist.
3
Wrap the outside of the laundry basket in bright blue poster board, securing it with duct tape or hot glue to resemble a blue macaroni cup.
4
Write or print a large 'Mac & Cheese' logo and glue it to the front of the blue poster board cup.
5
Attach shoulder straps made of yellow ribbon or webbing to the inside of the laundry basket so it hangs comfortably from your shoulders.
6
Glue several yellow cardboard tubes to your yellow shirt and beanie, and fill the top of the laundry basket cup with the remaining tubes.
7
Carry your giant foil-wrapped cardboard spoon to complete the look.

Makeup & hair

Keep makeup simple with warm, golden tones or yellow face paint accents. Hair can be tucked completely inside the yellow beanie to keep the focus on the cheesy noodle hat.

Mac and Cheese for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up as Mac and Cheese and a box of yellow Kraft-style cheese sauce, or go as Mac and Cheese and a hot dog.
group: Have a group dress as different comfort foods like pizza, tacos, and burgers, or a family of different pasta shapes.
kids: Use a smaller bucket or a simple yellow outfit covered in lightweight yellow pool noodle slices.
Plus size: Use a flexible, oversized cardboard box painted blue instead of a rigid laundry basket for a comfortable, custom fit.
pet: A yellow dog sweater adorned with a few lightweight felt yellow tubes makes an adorable pet costume.

Tips

Make sure the shoulder straps are securely taped or hot-glued to the basket so it doesn't slip off while walking.
Use lightweight materials like toilet paper rolls or foam pool noodles so the costume doesn't get too heavy.
Wear comfortable yellow leggings or pants underneath to match the top half of the costume.
Keep the giant spoon lightweight so your hands don't get tired carrying it around all night.

Mac and Cheese costume FAQ

How do you make the macaroni noodles for the costume?: You can paint empty toilet paper rolls yellow, or cut a yellow foam pool noodle into small, curved slices for a lightweight 3D noodle effect.
Is there an easy store-bought version of this costume?: Yes, there are officially licensed, slip-on foam tunics shaped like mac and cheese cups or boxes that require zero assembly.
How do you wear the laundry basket?: Cut out the bottom of the basket, wrap it in blue paper, and attach two thick ribbons over your shoulders like suspenders to hold it up.

Did you know? Macaroni and cheese was popularized in the United States by Thomas Jefferson, who encountered the dish in Paris and brought a pasta machine back to Virginia.