Mrs. Fox Costume
Bring Wes Anderson's whimsical, artistic fox to life with this classic look.
Mrs. Fox (Felicity Fox) from Wes Anderson's stop-motion film Fantastic Mr. Fox is a beloved choice for fans of indie cinema and whimsical aesthetics. Known for her calm strength and artistic talents, her signature look centers around a charming yellow dress patterned with hand-painted red apples. Recreating this outfit is simple, recognizable, and perfect for anyone seeking a cozy, creative costume.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Mrs. Fox costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mrs. Fox costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Yellow apple-print dress
A yellow, short-sleeved A-line midi dress featuring a repeating red apple print.
DIY: Buy a plain yellow short-sleeved dress and use red fabric paint to stamp or paint small red apples all over it.
Fox ears headband
A headband featuring realistic orange and white faux-fur fox ears.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of orange and white felt, then glue them onto a plain brown or black headband.
Faux fur fox tail
A plush orange tail with a distinct white tip, featuring a safety pin or loop attachment.
DIY: Sew orange fleece into a tube shape, add a white fleece tip, stuff with polyester fiberfill, and safety-pin it to the back of the dress.
Wooden paintbrush
A classic wooden artist's paintbrush to represent her love for landscape painting.
DIY: Use any real paintbrush from a hardware or craft store and dab a bit of blue or green acrylic paint on the tip.
Brown or black ballet flats
Simple, comfortable slip-on flat shoes in a neutral dark tone.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mrs. Fox costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the yellow apple-print midi dress and adjust the collar.
- 2
Secure the orange and white fox tail to the back of your dress using a safety pin or the built-in belt loop.
- 3
Place the faux-fur fox ears headband comfortably on your head, blending your hair around the band.
- 4
Apply the fox-inspired face paint, focusing on the nose, cheeks, and eyes.
- 5
Slip into your neutral brown or black ballet flats.
- 6
Pick up your wooden paintbrush prop to complete the artistic, stop-motion look.
Makeup & hair
Apply orange face paint or bronzer to your forehead and cheeks, leaving a white patch around your mouth and chin. Use black eyeliner to paint a small, rounded fox nose on the tip of your nose, and add a few delicate whiskers. Style your hair in soft, natural waves or tuck it neatly behind your ears.
Mrs. Fox for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Mr. Fox wearing a corduroy suit jacket, white dress shirt, and a striped tie.
- group
- Add Ash in his blue athletic outfit and white cape, and Kristofferson in his blue speedo and white mask.
- kids
- A miniature yellow dress or t-shirt with painted apples, paired with a cozy fox onesie.
- Plus size
- Look for an empire-waist or wrap-style yellow dress, which offers a comfortable, flowing fit for the apple print.
- pet
- A simple orange pet sweater paired with a tiny white collar.
Tips
- Choose a dress made of breathable cotton or polyester if you plan to wear this to a crowded indoor party.
- Carry a small artist's palette or a canvas board as an extra prop to make your character immediately recognizable.
- If it is chilly outside, layer the dress with a pair of opaque orange or brown tights to keep warm while staying in character.
Mrs. Fox costume FAQ
- What kind of dress does Mrs. Fox wear?
- Mrs. Fox wears a yellow, short-sleeved, high-collared midi dress covered in a repeating print of small red apples, which she paints herself in the film.
- How do you make a DIY Mrs. Fox dress?
- You can buy a plain yellow dress and use a sponge cut into an apple shape dipped in red fabric paint to stamp the pattern across the fabric.
- What props does Mrs. Fox need?
- Her best prop is a wooden paintbrush, sometimes paired with a small painter's palette, referencing her hobby of painting landscape murals.
Did you know? In the film, Mrs. Fox's yellow dress pattern was hand-painted by the puppet makers to match Wes Anderson's precise, warm-toned color palette.