Max and Ruby Costume
Bring the nostalgic, sweet bunny siblings to life with simple outfits.
Max and Ruby are the beloved bunny sibling duo from the classic children's book and animated series. This costume is a popular choice for couples, best friends, and siblings because of its nostalgic appeal and simple, comfortable clothing. The look relies on clean, bright colors, bunny ears, and signature outfits for both characters.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Max and Ruby costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Max and Ruby costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White bunny ears and tail set
A plush white headband with pink-lined bunny ears, paired with a fluffy white pin-on tail.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of white and pink felt, glue them to a plain headband, and use a large white yarn pom-pom for the tail.
Max's blue striped t-shirt
A short-sleeved crewneck t-shirt featuring horizontal red, yellow, and blue stripes.
DIY: Use fabric paint or colored tape to add yellow and red horizontal stripes to a plain blue t-shirt.
Max's blue overalls
Classic denim overalls or blue cotton dungarees worn over the striped shirt.
DIY: Wear blue trousers with matching blue suspenders over the striped shirt.
Ruby's purple polo shirt
A solid, light purple or lavender short-sleeved polo shirt with a collar.
DIY: Use a plain light purple t-shirt if a collared polo is unavailable.
Ruby's yellow jumper dress
A sleeveless yellow overall-style dress or pinafore worn over the purple polo.
DIY: Wear a yellow A-line skirt with matching yellow fabric straps pinned over the shoulders.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Max and Ruby costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white plush bunny ears headband.
- 2
For Max: Put on the red, yellow, and blue striped t-shirt, then layer the blue denim overalls over it.
- 3
For Ruby: Put on the lavender collared polo shirt, then layer the yellow jumper dress over it.
- 4
Pin the fluffy white bunny tail to the back of the overalls or jumper dress.
- 5
Wear simple white canvas sneakers or slip-ons to keep the cartoon aesthetic clean.
- 6
Carry optional props like a toy frog for Max or a small basket of flowers for Ruby.
Makeup & hair
Apply a small pink circle to the tip of the nose using pink face paint or lipstick, and draw three simple black whisker lines on each cheek with an eyeliner pencil.
Max and Ruby for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Max in the striped shirt and overalls, while the other dresses as Ruby in the purple polo and yellow jumper.
- group
- Add friends dressed as Grandma Bunny, Louise (Ruby's best friend in a green dress), or Valerie.
- kids
- Perfect for siblings; use soft cotton overalls and a comfortable knit jumper dress for easy movement.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-denim overalls for Max and an elastic-waist yellow overall skirt for Ruby to ensure a comfortable fit.
- pet
- Dress a small pet in a simple blue-and-yellow striped dog tee with plush bunny ears.
Tips
- Keep the colors bright and solid to match the clean, animated style of the cartoon.
- If dressing up as a couple, coordinate your poses—Max can look mischievous while Ruby looks organized and helpful.
- Wear comfortable white sneakers, as these characters are always on the move in their backyard.
- Use safety pins to secure the plush tails firmly so they don't sag or fall off during events.
Max and Ruby costume FAQ
- What does Max wear in Max and Ruby?
- Max wears a blue, red, and yellow horizontally striped t-shirt under blue denim overalls, along with white bunny ears and a tail.
- What does Ruby wear in Max and Ruby?
- Ruby wears a light purple (lavender) collared polo shirt under a bright yellow sleeveless jumper dress, finished with white bunny ears.
- Is a Max and Ruby costume good for couples?
- Yes, it is an incredibly popular, easy-to-recognize, and nostalgic DIY couples costume that is both comfortable and budget-friendly.
Did you know? Max and Ruby was created by author Rosemary Wells and first appeared in a children's book series starting in 1979 before becoming a hit animated TV show in 2002.