Nintendo Costume
Power up your next costume with iconic Nintendo video game characters.
Nintendo costumes are a massive hit for Halloween and conventions, bringing beloved gaming icons to life. This guide focuses on the most iconic Nintendo look: the classic Super Mario outfit, which is instantly recognizable and fun to wear. Whether you want to go as Mario, Luigi, or assemble a full Mushroom Kingdom crew, this classic plumber style is the perfect starting point.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Nintendo costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Nintendo costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red or Green Long-Sleeve Shirt
A solid, bright red long-sleeve crewneck shirt for Mario, or bright green for Luigi.
DIY: Use a plain red or green sweatshirt or t-shirt from your closet.
Blue Denim Overalls
Classic blue denim overalls with a relaxed fit and front chest pocket.
DIY: Wear blue jeans with matching blue suspenders clipped to the waistband.
Yellow Accent Buttons
Two large, round yellow felt circles or plastic buttons to attach to the overall straps.
DIY: Cut two circles out of yellow felt or construction paper and safety-pin them to the straps.
Red or Green Newsboy Cap
A solid red or green newsboy-style cap with a white circular emblem on the front containing a red 'M' or green 'L'.
DIY: Take a plain red baseball cap, cut a white felt circle, draw a red 'M' on it, and fabric-glue it to the front.
White Gloves
Simple, plain white cotton or cartoon-style costume gloves.
DIY: White winter knit gloves work in a pinch.
Adhesive Black Mustache
A thick, curved black adhesive fake mustache.
DIY: Draw a classic curved mustache on your upper lip using black eyeliner or face paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Nintendo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid red or green long-sleeve shirt as your base layer.
- 2
Step into the blue denim overalls and adjust the shoulder straps for a comfortable fit.
- 3
Attach the large yellow felt circles or buttons to the base of each shoulder strap where they meet the chest.
- 4
Slip on the white cotton gloves.
- 5
Peel the backing off the adhesive black mustache and firmly press it onto your clean, dry upper lip.
- 6
Place the matching red or green emblem cap on your head, adjusting it to sit straight.
- 7
Finish the look with clean brown or black work shoes.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal. If you don't want to use a fake mustache, use a black eyeliner pencil to draw a thick, stylized cartoon mustache on your upper lip. Hide long hair under the cap or style it in simple low pigtails.
Nintendo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Mario with Luigi, or go as Mario and Princess Peach for a classic heroic duo.
- group
- Assemble a full Mushroom Kingdom squad with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Bowser, and Yoshi.
- kids
- Kids love dressing up as Mario or Luigi, which are widely available in comfortable, one-piece jumpsuit styles.
- Plus size
- Overalls offer a comfortable, relaxed fit; choose stretch denim or utility overalls for extra mobility.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small green Yoshi saddle harness or a red Mario cap pet accessory.
Tips
- Ensure your upper lip is completely dry and oil-free before applying the adhesive mustache so it stays on all night.
- If you plan to use your phone frequently, look for white gloves with touchscreen-compatible fingertips.
- Keep a spare adhesive mustache in your pocket in case the first one loses its stickiness from talking or eating.
Did you know? Mario was originally known simply as 'Jumpman' in his 1981 debut game, Donkey Kong, before being renamed Mario in honor of Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo's US warehouse.