Momo Costume
Bring the viral internet urban legend to life this Halloween.
This guide focuses on the viral internet urban legend Momo, originally based on the creepy 'Mother Bird' sculpture. A popular choice for horror fans looking to startle onlookers, this costume centers around a signature distorted mask and simple dark clothing. With a few key pieces, you can easily recreate this haunting, uncanny look.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Momo costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Momo costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Momo latex mask
A full-head latex mask featuring giant bulging eyes, a wide contorted smile, and attached long, stringy black hair.
Black long-sleeve shirt
A plain, tight-fitting black long-sleeve crewneck shirt to keep the focus on the mask.
DIY: Use any plain black long-sleeve shirt or sweater from your closet.
Black leggings
Simple, opaque black leggings or slim-fit black trousers.
DIY: Use any tight black pants or leggings you already own.
Flesh-colored flats
Simple slip-on shoes in a nude or flesh tone to mimic the bird-like lower body of the original sculpture.
DIY: Go barefoot for photos, or wear simple black socks.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Momo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the plain black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings to create a dark, minimalist base.
- 2
Gently brush out the synthetic black hair attached to the Momo mask to ensure it drapes messily over your shoulders.
- 3
Carefully put on the latex Momo mask, adjusting the eyeholes to ensure proper visibility.
- 4
Slip on the flesh-colored flats or go barefoot if posing indoors.
- 5
Practice the signature hunched, bird-like posture of the original sculpture to complete the unsettling look.
Makeup & hair
No makeup or hair styling is required, as the full latex mask includes the signature long, messy black synthetic hair and distorted facial features.
Momo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with another creepy internet urban legend like Slender Man.
- group
- Create a viral horror group with Slender Man, Siren Head, and Jeff the Killer.
- kids
- Not recommended for children due to the highly frightening nature of the mask.
- Plus size
- The simple black shirt and leggings base is highly adaptable and comfortable for all body types.
Tips
- Ensure the mask has proper ventilation, and carefully widen the eye slits from the inside if your visibility is limited.
- Keep the rest of your outfit completely plain and dark to keep all attention on the terrifying face.
- Move with slow, jerky, bird-like head tilts to maximize the scare factor when posing for photos.
Momo costume FAQ
- What is the origin of the Momo costume?
- The look is based on a 2016 sculpture called 'Mother Bird' by Japanese artist Keisuke Aisawa, which later became a viral internet urban legend.
- Do I need to style my hair for this costume?
- No, most commercial Momo masks come with the signature long, messy black synthetic hair already attached.
- How can I make the costume look scarier?
- Adopt a hunched posture, keep your arms close to your sides like bird wings, and move in sudden, unsettling jerks.
Did you know? The original 'Mother Bird' sculpture that inspired the Momo meme was actually destroyed in 2018 after the materials began to rot.