Moon Costume
Bring celestial wonder to your next party with a glowing lunar look.
The Moon is a classic, versatile costume choice for space enthusiasts, celestial couples, and Halloween lovers alike. This look can be styled as a realistic, crater-textured full moon, a whimsical golden crescent, or a glowing inflatable suit. It typically features silver, grey, or gold tones paired with starry accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–75
Try it on
See yourself as Moon
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What you need for a Moon costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Moon costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Moon tunic or inflatable suit
A circular foam tunic featuring a realistic printed crater pattern, or an inflatable full moon bodysuit.
DIY: Cut two large circles out of cardboard, paint them grey with white and dark grey craters, and attach shoulder straps.
Grey or black base layers
A long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings or pants to wear underneath the moon structure.
DIY: Use any dark solid-colored clothing already in your closet.
Celestial headpiece
A headband adorned with silver stars or a small crescent moon to complete the cosmic theme.
DIY: Glue silver foil stars cut from cardstock onto a plain plastic headband.
Silver face paint or glitter
Cosmetic-grade silver glitter gel or metallic face paint to add a cosmic shimmer to your face.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Moon costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your dark grey or black long-sleeve shirt and matching pants as a neutral base.
- 2
Slip on the moon tunic over your head, adjusting the shoulder straps so it sits comfortably on your chest.
- 3
If using an inflatable moon suit, step inside, secure the elastic bands at your wrists and ankles, and turn on the battery-operated fan.
- 4
Place the celestial star headband securely on your head.
- 5
Apply silver face paint or cosmetic glitter to your cheekbones and temples for a glowing, starry effect.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair sleek and pulled back, or spray it with temporary silver hair glitter. Apply metallic silver eyeshadow, high-shimmer highlighter on the cheekbones, and a swipe of silver or dark grey lipstick to match the lunar palette.
Moon for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as the Sun and the Moon, using gold and silver color schemes.
- group
- Form a solar system group with friends dressing as the Sun, Earth, stars, and an astronaut.
- kids
- A soft, plush crescent moon tabard worn over black pajamas.
- Plus size
- Inflatable moon suits and loose-fitting foam tunics offer a comfortable, universal fit.
- pet
- A lightweight yellow felt crescent moon attached to a comfortable dog harness.
Tips
- If wearing an inflatable suit, bring extra AA batteries to keep the fan running all night.
- Opt for comfortable, dark footwear like black sneakers so your feet blend into the 'night sky.'
- Add battery-operated LED fairy lights inside a cardboard DIY tunic to make your costume literally glow.
Moon costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Moon costume?
- Cut two large circles out of cardboard, paint them with grey and white acrylic paint to resemble craters, and hot glue black elastic straps to hang over your shoulders.
- What should I wear under a Moon tunic?
- Wear solid black or dark grey long-sleeve shirts and leggings to make the bright moon shape stand out.
- Is an inflatable Moon costume hot to wear?
- The built-in fan circulates air constantly, which helps keep you cool, but it is best to wear lightweight base layers underneath.
Did you know? Because the Moon is tidally locked to Earth, we always see the exact same side of it, meaning a realistic moon costume only needs craters on the front!