Mummy Costume
Unearth a classic Halloween look with distressed, tea-stained mummy wraps.
The mummy is an iconic, undead figure from classic horror cinema and ancient Egyptian history. People choose this costume because it is instantly recognizable, spooky, and highly customizable. The look features layers of weathered, tea-stained fabric strips wrapped over a neutral base, paired with sunken, decayed makeup.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Mummy costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mummy costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White or beige base layer
A snug long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings or sweatpants in white, cream, or light gray.
DIY: Use an old white long-sleeve tee and matching sweatpants.
Cotton fabric or bed sheets
A large white cotton flat sheet or several yards of muslin fabric to rip into strips.
DIY: Use old, worn-out white bedsheets or pillowcases.
Fabric dye or black tea
Black tea bags or brown fabric dye to stain and age the fabric strips.
DIY: Steep the fabric in a tub of hot water with 10 to 15 cheap black tea bags.
Safety pins or fabric glue
Used to secure the loose ends of the fabric wraps to your base layer.
DIY: Tie the ends of the strips together or use a hot glue gun.
Face paint kit
Gray, black, and dark green cream makeup to create sunken eyes and a decayed look.
DIY: Use dark eyeshadows and eyeliner from your everyday makeup bag.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mummy costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Prepare the fabric by cutting small slits 2 to 3 inches apart along the edge of your white sheet, then rip them into long, frayed strips.
- 2
Fill a tub or large bucket with hot water and steep several black tea bags or add a small amount of brown fabric dye to create a dingy, aged liquid.
- 3
Submerge the fabric strips in the tea bath for 10 to 15 minutes, wring them out, and let them dry completely to achieve a weathered, dusty look.
- 4
Put on your base layer of white or beige clothing, which will keep you comfortable and ensure full coverage.
- 5
Begin wrapping the dry, stained strips around your legs, torso, arms, and head, securing them periodically with safety pins or fabric glue.
- 6
Leave a few loose, frayed ends hanging off your arms and legs to mimic decaying bandages that have unraveled over time.
Makeup & hair
Apply dark gray or black eyeshadow heavily around your eye sockets to create a sunken, hollowed-out look. Use a pale foundation or white face paint on any exposed skin, and slick your hair back or cover it completely with the head wraps.
Mummy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a Mummy and an Egyptian Pharaoh or Cleopatra.
- group
- Create an undead army of mummies, or pair with other classic monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein.
- kids
- Use soft, stretchy gauze rolls over a white pajama set for a comfortable, kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Use a stretchy white or beige thermal set as a base layer and wrap loosely to ensure comfortable movement.
- pet
- Wrap a white dog sweater with a few strips of lightweight gauze, ensuring it doesn't restrict their movement.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Mummy costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Mummy diy costume
- Skip the store: Use an old white long-sleeve tee and matching sweatpants. Use old, worn-out white bedsheets or pillowcases. Steep the fabric in a tub of hot water with 10 to 15 cheap black tea bags.
Tips
- Leave a gap in the wraps around your elbows, knees, and waist so you can sit, bend, and walk comfortably.
- Make sure to leave a clear opening around your mouth and nose when wrapping your head so you can breathe and speak easily.
- Wear comfortable white or beige sneakers, and wrap a few strips around them to blend them into the costume.
- If you plan to use the restroom, wrap your top and bottom halves separately rather than wrapping your entire body in a single continuous piece.
Mummy costume FAQ
- What is the best fabric to use for a DIY mummy costume?
- Cheap white cotton bed sheets or muslin fabric are ideal because they rip easily into perfectly frayed, authentic-looking strips when torn.
- How do you make a mummy costume look old and dirty?
- Soak your fabric strips in a bath of hot water and black tea or diluted brown fabric dye, then let them dry unevenly to create realistic, aged stains.
- How do you keep the mummy wraps from falling off?
- Secure the wraps to your base layer of clothing using safety pins, fabric glue, or hot glue at key points like the shoulders, waist, and ankles.
Did you know? The classic cinematic look of the mummy was popularized by Boris Karloff in the 1932 Universal Pictures film 'The Mummy', where makeup artist Jack Pierce spent eight hours wrapping him in greasepaint-soaked linen.