Mickey Mouse Costume
Bring the magic of Disney to life with this timeless look.
Mickey Mouse is the ultimate Disney icon, making him a universally recognized and beloved costume choice for all ages. The classic look features his signature red shorts with white buttons, bright yellow shoes, white gloves, and round mouse ears. It is a cheerful, nostalgic outfit that is both comfortable to wear and incredibly easy to assemble.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Mickey Mouse costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mickey Mouse costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Mickey Mouse Ears Headband
A black headband featuring two large, round, plush black mouse ears.
DIY: Cut two circles out of black felt or cardboard and glue them onto a plain black headband.
Red Shorts with White Buttons
Bright red, mid-thigh length shorts featuring two large, vertical oval white buttons on the front.
DIY: Take plain red shorts and fabric-glue two large white felt ovals to the front.
Black Long-Sleeve Shirt
A form-fitting black crewneck long-sleeve shirt to mimic Mickey's black fur.
Black Leggings or Tights
Opaque black leggings or tights to complete the black body suit look under the shorts.
DIY: Use any pair of plain black skinny jeans or sweatpants.
White Cartoon Gloves
Opaque, oversized white gloves, ideally with three black lines stitched on the back of the hand.
DIY: Use plain white winter gloves and draw three black lines on the back with a fabric marker.
Yellow Shoes
Bright yellow, rounded slip-on shoes or oversized sneakers to capture the classic cartoon look.
DIY: Cover a pair of old sneakers in yellow felt or spray paint them bright yellow.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mickey Mouse costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings to form the base layer.
- 2
Pull the red shorts over the black leggings, ensuring the white buttons face forward.
- 3
Slip on the bright yellow shoes or shoe covers.
- 4
Apply any optional face makeup, such as a black nose tip.
- 5
Put on the black mouse ears headband, positioning it securely on your head.
- 6
Slide on the white cartoon gloves as the final touch.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple or slicked back so the headband fits comfortably. For makeup, use black face paint or eyeliner to draw a small, round black circle on the tip of your nose.
Mickey Mouse for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Minnie Mouse wearing a red polka-dot dress, yellow shoes, and a matching bow headband.
- group
- Form a classic Disney crew with Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, and Daisy Duck.
- kids
- An adorable option using a soft fleece jumpsuit with attached ears and a hood for toddlers.
- Plus size
- Opt for stretchy, high-waisted red shorts and a comfortable cotton black tee for an easy, breathable fit.
- pet
- A simple step-in harness costume with red shorts and a lightweight elastic strap headband with mouse ears.
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Mickey costume diy
- Skip the store: Cut two circles out of black felt or cardboard and glue them onto a plain black headband. Take plain red shorts and fabric-glue two large white felt ovals to the front. Use any pair of plain black skinny jeans or sweatpants.
Tips
- If you plan to walk a lot, wear comfortable yellow sneakers instead of oversized costume shoe covers.
- The white gloves can make using a smartphone difficult, so look for touchscreen-compatible white gloves or cut a small slit in the index finger.
- For outdoor trick-or-treating in cold weather, layer thermal underwear beneath the black shirt and leggings.
Mickey Mouse costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Mickey Mouse costume?
- You can easily make one by wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings, adding red shorts with two white felt circles glued to the front, and wearing a black headband with felt circle ears.
- What color are Mickey Mouse's shoes?
- Mickey Mouse canonically wears bright yellow, oversized rounded shoes.
- What does Mickey Mouse wear on his hands?
- Mickey wears large, white four-fingered cartoon gloves with three black lines on the back of each hand.
Did you know? Mickey Mouse first appeared in the 1928 animated short 'Steamboat Willie' and originally did not wear his signature white gloves until the 1929 short 'The Opry House'.