Monster Costume
Bring classic horror to life with a terrifyingly creative monster look.
Whether you want to be a classic swamp creature, a furry beast, or a laboratory experiment gone wrong, a monster costume is a Halloween staple. This guide focuses on a classic, creepy creature look featuring textured fur, claws, and a menacing mask. It is highly customizable, allowing you to go as scary or as colorful as you like.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–120
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What you need for a Monster costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Monster costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Monster Mask
A latex overhead mask featuring horns, fangs, scales, or a distorted face.
DIY: Use face paint to create a distorted, creepy face with dark shadows and fake blood.
Furry or Textured Bodysuit
A green, brown, or black textured jumpsuit, or distressed dark clothing.
DIY: Hot-glue patches of faux fur or shredded fabric onto an old set of dark sweatpants and a hoodie.
Monster Claw Gloves
Latex or fabric gloves featuring long, pointed claws or talons.
DIY: Glue cut-out felt claws to the fingertips of ordinary black gloves.
Beast Feet Shoe Covers
Plush or latex shoe covers shaped like giant clawed paws.
DIY: Wrap your shoes in dark felt and attach cardboard claws painted white.
Distressed Over-shirt
A tattered flannel or shredded dark shirt to layer over the bodysuit for a wild, escaped-beast look.
DIY: Take an old oversized shirt and use scissors and sandpaper to shred the hem and sleeves.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Monster costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your base layer, such as a dark bodysuit or tattered pants and shirt.
- 2
Step into the monster feet shoe covers and secure them over your regular shoes.
- 3
Apply any neck makeup or dark paint if your mask does not fully cover your collarbone area.
- 4
Carefully put on the latex monster mask, aligning the eyeholes for clear visibility.
- 5
Slip on the clawed gloves, ensuring you can still grip items safely.
- 6
Ruffle any faux fur or distress the clothing layers to add texture and volume.
Makeup & hair
If you choose not to wear a full mask, apply green, grey, or blue cream face paint, add dark shading around the eyes and cheekbones, and tease your hair wildly using heavy-hold hairspray.
Monster for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a classic scary monster with a mad scientist or a victim in distress.
- group
- Assemble a classic monster mash with a werewolf, vampire, mummy, and swamp creature.
- kids
- Opt for a colorful, friendly furry monster jumpsuit inspired by classic animated creatures.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, oversized furry jumpsuit or tattered tunic offers a comfortable and imposing fit.
- pet
- A simple strap-on headpiece with plush horns or a fuzzy mane turns your pet into a cute little beast.
Tips
- Ensure your mask has adequate ventilation and wide eyeholes before wearing it to a crowded party.
- Layer your clothing underneath if you are trick-or-treating in cold weather.
- Carry a small prop like a plastic chain or a club to enhance your monster persona.
Monster costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY monster costume?
- Use an old hoodie, hot-glue felt triangles along the spine and hood for spikes, and add giant felt eyes and teeth to the hood rim.
- What is the easiest way to look like a monster?
- A high-quality latex overhead mask paired with dark, shredded clothing is the fastest way to achieve a scary monster look.
- How do I keep a latex monster mask comfortable?
- Dust the inside with baby powder to prevent sweat buildup and use foam inserts to customize the fit.
Did you know? The concept of the 'Universal Monsters' in the 1930s established the iconic pop-culture visual designs for Frankenstein's monster, Dracula, and the Mummy.