Oompa Loompa Costume
Bring the sweet, sarcastic magic of Willy Wonka's factory to life.
The Oompa Loompa from the classic 1971 film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in cinema history. People love this costume for its nostalgic charm, humorous look, and high-energy group potential. The iconic ensemble features a brown shirt with striped trim, white suspender overalls, bright green hair, and signature orange face makeup.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Oompa Loompa costume
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Brown long-sleeve shirt
A chocolate-brown crewneck or turtleneck long-sleeve shirt to serve as the base top.
DIY: Use any dark brown long-sleeve tee you already own.
White overalls or suspender pants
High-waisted white pants, jodhpurs, or white overalls with thick straps crossed over the chest.
DIY: Take white sweatpants, attach thick white elastic bands as suspenders, and pin on large brown felt circles for buttons.
Striped collar and cuff trim
Brown-and-white striped fabric or ribbon to attach to the collar and cuffs of the shirt.
DIY: Use white fabric paint to paint horizontal stripes directly onto the collar and cuffs of a brown shirt.
Striped leg warmers
Knee-high socks or leg warmers with horizontal brown and white stripes.
DIY: Paint brown stripes onto a pair of plain white knee-high tube socks.
Brown shoes with pom-poms
Brown loafers, slippers, or flats decorated with a fluffy white pom-pom on each toe.
DIY: Glue large white craft pom-poms onto the toes of an old pair of brown shoes.
Green wig
A short, bright green wig styled with flipped-up ends and a curled front swirl.
DIY: Apply temporary green hair color spray to short, styled hair.
Orange and white face paint
Water-based orange face paint for the skin and opaque white paint for the eyebrows.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Oompa Loompa costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the chocolate-brown long-sleeve shirt.
- 2
Secure the white suspender pants or overalls over the shirt, making sure the suspender straps cross in an 'X' shape over your chest.
- 3
Pull on the brown-and-white striped knee-high socks, pulling them up to just below your knees.
- 4
Step into your brown shoes decorated with the white pom-poms.
- 5
Apply a smooth, even layer of orange face paint to your face and neck, stopping at the hairline.
- 6
Use white face paint or a white makeup crayon to paint thick, bushy white eyebrows over your natural brows.
- 7
Put on the green wig, styling the sides to flip outward and ensuring the front curl sits neatly.
Makeup & hair
Apply a vibrant, even layer of orange face paint to your face, ears, and neck. Paint your eyebrows solid white with thick, upward strokes. Pair this with a short, bright green wig styled with flipped-up sides and a rolled curl at the forehead.
Oompa Loompa for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as Willy Wonka in a purple velvet coat and an Oompa Loompa.
- group
- Gather a group of friends to dress as a full squad of Oompa Loompas, perfect for choreographing a synchronized dance.
- kids
- A comfortable fleece jumpsuit version with built-in suspenders and a soft green wig.
- Plus size
- Look for high-waisted white trousers with a relaxed fit and pair them with adjustable clip-on white suspenders.
- pet
- A brown dog sweater with a white harness and a tiny green headpiece.
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Diy oompa loompa costume
- Skip the store: Use any dark brown long-sleeve tee you already own. Take white sweatpants, attach thick white elastic bands as suspenders, and pin on large brown felt circles for buttons. Use white fabric paint to paint horizontal stripes directly onto the collar and cuffs of a brown shirt.
Tips
- Set your orange face paint with a translucent setting powder to prevent it from smudging onto your white overalls.
- Wear comfortable shoes, especially if you plan on doing the classic Oompa Loompa bounce and dance.
- Keep a damp cloth or makeup wipes handy to clean your hands after applying the orange face paint.
- If the wig feels itchy, wear a neutral-colored wig cap underneath to keep it secure and comfortable all night.
Oompa Loompa costume FAQ
- How do I get the perfect orange skin tone?
- Use a high-quality, water-activated orange face paint. Apply it with a damp makeup sponge in dabbing motions for a streak-free, solid finish, then set it with powder.
- What kind of pants do Oompa Loompas wear?
- They wear white, high-waisted jodhpurs or baggy pants that taper at the knee, held up by thick white suspenders crossed over the chest and secured with large brown buttons.
- How do I style the green hair?
- An official character wig is the easiest option. If styling your own hair, use a strong-hold gel to flip the ends upward and spray it with temporary green hair color.
Did you know? In the original 1971 film, the actors playing the Oompa Loompas came from various countries, and because of language barriers, some struggled to learn the lyrics and choreography, resulting in slight lip-sync mismatches in the final cut.