Mr. Peabody & Sherman Costume
Travel through time as the world's smartest dog and his boy.
Mr. Peabody and Sherman are the beloved time-traveling duo from the classic Rocky and Bullwinkle segments and the hit animated film. This costume is a popular choice for couples, friends, or parent-child duos who want a comfortable, recognizable, and nostalgic look. The outfits rely on simple, everyday clothing pieces paired with signature accessories like round black glasses, a red bow tie, and Sherman's bright orange-red hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Mr. Peabody & Sherman costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mr. Peabody & Sherman costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
White long-sleeve shirt or hoodie
A plain, solid white sweatshirt or long-sleeve tee to represent Mr. Peabody's white fur.
DIY: Use any plain white long-sleeve shirt you already own.
Red bow tie
A classic red pre-tied bow tie worn around the neck for Mr. Peabody's signature accessory.
DIY: Cut a bow tie shape out of red felt or fabric and safety-pin it to your collar.
White dog ears
Long, floppy white dog ears attached to a headband or a white hoodie.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of white felt or white socks and sew or glue them to a white headband or hood.
Sherman's white polo shirt
A classic white short-sleeve polo shirt with a collar.
DIY: Use a plain white t-shirt if a polo is unavailable.
Sherman's blue shorts
Simple, solid royal blue or dark blue shorts.
DIY: Use blue jeans or blue chinos rolled up at the cuffs.
Thick round black glasses
Two pairs of thick, oversized round black-rimmed glasses (one for each character).
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap novelty round glasses or 3D glasses.
Orange-red hair spray or wig
Bright orange-red temporary hair color spray or a messy orange cosplay wig for Sherman.
DIY: Style your natural hair messy and use temporary orange hair chalk.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mr. Peabody & Sherman costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Mr. Peabody: Put on the plain white long-sleeve shirt or white hoodie.
- 2
Fasten the red bow tie around your neck, positioning it neatly over the collar.
- 3
Put on the white dog ears headband and one pair of the thick round black glasses.
- 4
For Sherman: Put on the white polo shirt and the blue shorts.
- 5
Style your hair in a messy, upright fashion and apply the orange-red temporary hair spray, or put on the orange wig.
- 6
Put on the second pair of thick round black glasses to complete the duo look.
Makeup & hair
Mr. Peabody needs no makeup, just the white dog ears. Sherman requires messy, bright orange-red hair styled upward, which can be achieved with temporary color spray or a styled synthetic wig.
Mr. Peabody & Sherman for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Mr. Peabody in white with a red bow tie, and the other dresses as Sherman in a white polo, blue shorts, and orange hair.
- group
- Add Penny Peterson wearing a yellow dress, black leggings, and a red headband.
- kids
- Use a white toddler tracksuit for Peabody and a small polo with blue shorts for a kid-sized Sherman.
- Plus size
- Both costumes use standard-fit basics like white hoodies, polo shirts, and elastic-waist blue shorts for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- Dress a white dog in a simple red collar bow tie to be the real-life Mr. Peabody.
Tips
- If wearing the hoodie version of Mr. Peabody, attach the DIY felt ears directly to the hood so they flop naturally.
- Wear comfortable white sneakers for Mr. Peabody and classic sneakers with white socks for Sherman.
- Bring a cardboard 'WABAC' time machine control panel prop for fun photo poses.
Mr. Peabody & Sherman costume FAQ
- What do I need for a DIY Mr. Peabody costume?
- You need a solid white shirt or hoodie, a red bow tie, thick round black glasses, and white floppy dog ears.
- How do I style Sherman's hair?
- Use strong-hold hair gel to style your hair in a messy, spiked-up look, then spray it with temporary orange-red hair color.
- Is this costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, both costumes use standard, comfortable everyday clothing like hoodies, polos, and shorts, making them perfect for long events.
Did you know? Mr. Peabody first appeared in 1959 on 'The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show' in the segment 'Peabody's Improbable History' before starring in his own 3D animated feature film in 2014.