Mayor Humdinger Costume
Foggy Bottom's notorious mayor, complete with his signature purple top hat.
Mayor Humdinger is the scheming, cat-loving antagonist from PAW Patrol, making him a hilarious choice for parents doing family costumes. His look is defined by a bright purple suit, a matching top hat, and a thin, curled mustache. Recreating this outfit is all about finding the right purple pieces and channeling his theatrical, mischievous energy.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Mayor Humdinger costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mayor Humdinger costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Purple top hat
A tall, structured purple top hat featuring a black ribbon band around the base.
DIY: Take a cheap black top hat and spray paint it royal purple, adding a black ribbon.
Purple blazer
A royal purple double-breasted suit jacket or blazer, ideally with gold buttons.
DIY: Dye a white thrifted suit jacket using purple fabric dye, then sew on gold plastic buttons.
White collared shirt
A standard white long-sleeve dress shirt with a stiff collar.
Yellow necktie
A solid yellow satin or matte necktie.
Black dress pants
Standard straight-leg black trousers or dress pants.
Fake handlebar mustache
A thin, black self-adhesive mustache with ends that curl upward.
DIY: Draw the mustache on your upper lip using a black waterproof eyeliner pencil.
Plush orange kitten
A small stuffed toy cat to represent his Kitten Catastrophe Crew.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mayor Humdinger costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white collared dress shirt and tuck it securely into the black dress pants.
- 2
Tie the yellow necktie around the shirt collar, keeping it centered.
- 3
Put on the purple blazer over the shirt and button it up.
- 4
Apply the self-adhesive black handlebar mustache to your upper lip, curling the ends upward.
- 5
Place the purple top hat squarely on your head.
- 6
Optional: Tuck a small travel pillow or half-deflated ball under your shirt to mimic his round belly shape.
- 7
Carry the plush orange kitten in your hand or tuck it into your blazer pocket.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair neatly combed flat under the top hat. Apply a thin, black self-adhesive handlebar mustache, curling the ends upward with a bit of styling wax if needed.
Mayor Humdinger for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Mayor Goodway carrying her pet chicken, Chickaletta.
- group
- Have friends dress up as Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups, while you play the villain.
- kids
- Use a purple blazer, matching top hat, and a drawn-on eyeliner mustache for a pint-sized Mayor Humdinger.
- Plus size
- Look for a loose-fitting purple blazer or open-front cardigan, and use a yellow scarf instead of a tight tie for comfort.
- pet
- Dress a ginger cat in a tiny purple collar or pup pack to be one of the Catastrophe kittens.
Tips
- If you can't find a purple blazer, look for a purple women's blazer in a larger size, as they are often easier to find in bright colors.
- Use fabric glue to add gold plastic buttons to a plain purple blazer to match his cartoon look.
- To get his signature round shape, wear a padded belly band or tuck a small travel pillow under your shirt.
Mayor Humdinger costume FAQ
- What color is Mayor Humdinger's suit?
- Mayor Humdinger wears a bright royal purple double-breasted suit jacket with a matching purple top hat, paired with black pants and a yellow tie.
- How do you make a DIY Mayor Humdinger hat?
- You can buy a cheap black top hat and spray paint it purple, or wrap purple felt around a cardboard base, finishing it with a black ribbon band.
- What props should Mayor Humdinger carry?
- Carry a plush orange kitten to represent his Kitten Catastrophe Crew, or a megaphone to shout orders.
Did you know? Mayor Humdinger is the mayor of Foggy Bottom, the neighboring rival town to Adventure Bay, and he is obsessed with outshining Mayor Goodway.