Money Costume
Look like a million bucks in a fun, cash-themed costume.
Whether you want to dress as a giant stack of cash, a classic bank robber's canvas money bag, or a sharp-dressed individual in a printed dollar-bill suit, a money costume is a crowd-pleasing choice. It is a lighthearted, funny option that works perfectly for solo dress-up, couples, or group themes. The look typically centers around green and tan tones, bold dollar signs, and realistic play-money accents.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–60
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See yourself as Money
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What you need for a Money costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Money costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Money-printed suit or tunic
A polyester suit jacket and pants printed with repeating $100 bill patterns, or a simple pull-over dollar bill tunic.
DIY: Pin photocopied play money bills in overlapping rows onto an old green t-shirt or sweatshirt.
Canvas money bag prop
A small, drawstring canvas pouch with a large black '$' symbol printed on the side.
DIY: Draw a large dollar sign on a plain canvas tote bag or pillowcase using a thick black permanent marker.
Green sunglasses
Plastic retro sunglasses with green frames or green-tinted lenses.
Play money stacks
A stack of realistic-looking prop money secured with a rubber band or paper strap.
DIY: Print out double-sided play money bills and wrap them with a strip of brown packing paper.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Money costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the base outfit, whether choosing the printed dollar-bill suit with a collared shirt or the slip-on dollar bill tunic over dark clothing.
- 2
If wearing the suit, secure the matching printed necktie under your collar.
- 3
Fill your canvas money bag with lightweight crumpled paper so it looks full, leaving room to tuck a few prop bills spilling out of the top.
- 4
Slide on the green-tinted sunglasses for a cool, high-roller aesthetic.
- 5
Carry a stack of prop money in your hand or tuck it visibly into your jacket pocket.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neat and styled. For a fun touch, use green temporary hair spray or apply green glitter face paint highlights around the cheekbones.
Money for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a money bag costume with someone dressed as a classic black-and-white striped bank robber.
- group
- Have one person dress as a giant dollar bill, another as a bag of money, and others as bank security guards or robbers.
- kids
- A simple tan felt tunic shaped like a money bag with a black dollar sign printed on the front.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, pull-over dollar bill sandwich-board style tunic offers a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- A small green dog sweater with a felt dollar sign appliquéd onto the back.
Tips
- If using real coins as props, keep them minimal so your pockets or bags aren't too heavy to carry around all night.
- Wear comfortable dark shoes like black sneakers or loafers to keep the focus on the vibrant green money prints.
- Secure prop money stacks with a strong rubber band so you don't lose bills while walking around.
Money costume FAQ
- How do you make a quick DIY money costume?
- You can easily make one by drawing a large black dollar sign on a plain canvas pillowcase, cutting armholes, and wearing it as a tunic over green clothing.
- What goes well with a money costume for a couple?
- The most popular pairing is a money bag or stack of cash paired with a classic bank robber wearing a black-and-white striped shirt and an eye mask.
- What is an old money costume?
- Unlike literal cash costumes, an 'old money' costume refers to a preppy, wealthy aesthetic featuring pastel sweaters draped over the shoulders, polo shirts, and loafers.
Did you know? The United States dollar is often nicknamed the 'greenback,' a term that originated during the American Civil War when the government issued paper currency printed with green ink on the back to prevent counterfeiting.