How do you make a DIY Potato Head costume?

You can make a DIY version by cutting a potato shape out of brown felt or using a large brown t-shirt, then cutting facial features out of colorful stiff felt and attaching them with Velcro.

What do you wear under a Potato Head costume?

It is best to wear plain black long-sleeve shirts and black pants or leggings so that the brown potato tunic stands out.

Is the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head costume comfortable?

Yes, because it is a loose-fitting tunic worn over regular clothes, it is highly comfortable and easy to move around in.

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Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Costume

Bring the classic Toy Story toy couple to life with interchangeable parts.

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are beloved classic toys famously featured in Disney Pixar's Toy Story franchise, making them a nostalgic favorite for couples and duos. This costume look centers on a large, potato-shaped brown tunic adorned with oversized, cartoonish facial features. Because the parts are interchangeable, it is a highly interactive, fun, and recognizable costume for any Halloween event.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $25–80

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Brown potato tunic
A sleeveless, potato-shaped brown foam tunic or a large brown oversized t-shirt that serves as the potato body.
DIY: Cut a large potato shape out of two pieces of brown felt, sew or glue the sides together, leaving arm and neck holes.
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Interchangeable facial features
Oversized felt or foam eyes, noses, mouths, mustaches, and pink ears that attach to the tunic.
DIY: Cut eyes, noses, mustaches, red lips, and pink ears out of stiff craft felt and attach hook-and-loop fasteners to the back.
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Mr. Potato Head black bowler hat
A classic black bowler hat made of felt or foam to complete the male version of the look.
DIY: Cut a bowler hat silhouette out of black foam and attach it to a simple headband.
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Mrs. Potato Head white hat with flower
A white sun hat or pillbox hat adorned with a yellow flower for the female version of the look.
DIY: Glue a yellow felt flower to a plain white bucket hat or sun hat.
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Undergarments
A simple black long-sleeve shirt and black pants or leggings to wear underneath the tunic.
DIY: Use any plain black t-shirt and dark pants from your closet.
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White gloves
Oversized white cartoon-style gloves to mimic the classic toy hands.
DIY: Use plain white winter gloves or garden gloves.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the base layer of a plain black long-sleeve shirt and black pants or leggings.
2
Slip the brown potato-shaped tunic over your head, ensuring your arms fit comfortably through the side openings.
3
Arrange and secure the felt facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, mustache, and ears) onto the front of the tunic using hook-and-loop fasteners.
4
If dressing as Mr. Potato Head, put on the black bowler hat; if dressing as Mrs. Potato Head, put on the white hat with the yellow flower.
5
Put on the oversized white cartoon gloves to complete the toy aesthetic.
6
Wear comfortable dark sneakers or shoes that blend in with your black pants.

Makeup & hair

Keep hair simple and tucked under the respective hats. Makeup is optional, but a touch of rosy pink blush on the cheeks can match the playful, toy-like aesthetic.

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One partner dresses as Mr. Potato Head with the black bowler hat and mustache, while the other dresses as Mrs. Potato Head with the white flower hat and red lips.
group: Add more friends dressed as other Toy Story characters like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, or Slinky Dog.
kids: Use smaller brown felt tabards with oversized felt facial features attached with Velcro so kids can swap the pieces.
Plus size: Use an oversized brown 2XL or 3XL t-shirt stuffed slightly at the bottom with tulle or poly-fill to create a round potato shape.
pet: A brown dog coat with small felt eyes, nose, and ears glued to the back.

Tips

Use strong hook-and-loop (Velcro) tape to ensure the facial features don't fall off while walking or dancing.
Wear lightweight, breathable black clothing underneath the foam tunic to avoid overheating at indoor parties.
Keep spare facial features in a bag so you can swap expressions throughout the night for a fun party trick.

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head costume FAQ

How do you make a DIY Potato Head costume?: You can make a DIY version by cutting a potato shape out of brown felt or using a large brown t-shirt, then cutting facial features out of colorful stiff felt and attaching them with Velcro.
What do you wear under a Potato Head costume?: It is best to wear plain black long-sleeve shirts and black pants or leggings so that the brown potato tunic stands out.
Is the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head costume comfortable?: Yes, because it is a loose-fitting tunic worn over regular clothes, it is highly comfortable and easy to move around in.

Did you know? Mr. Potato Head was invented in 1949 and was originally sold as real plastic face pieces that kids would poke into actual, real potatoes from the kitchen.