Other Father Costume
Step into the Other World with this cozy, creepy lounge look.
The Other Father from Laika's Coraline is a fan-favorite character known for his catchy piano song and tragic, puppet-like existence. This costume is highly popular because it perfectly balances cozy loungewear with unsettling, creepy details. The iconic look consists of a bright orange bathrobe, pajama pants, plush monkey slippers, and those signature black button eyes.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $35–75
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What you need for a Other Father costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Other Father costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Orange bathrobe
A plush, bright orange or peach-colored fleece lounge robe with a matching waist tie.
DIY: Dye a white cotton bathrobe using orange fabric dye.
Light blue pajama pants
Simple, loose-fitting cotton or flannel pajama pants in a light blue shade.
DIY: Use any light blue sweatpants or lounge pants you already own.
Blue ascot or scarf
A royal blue satin or cotton ascot worn tied around the neck.
DIY: Cut a strip of royal blue fabric or use a blue bandana folded into a strip.
Monkey slippers
Plush, brown novelty slippers shaped like monkey heads.
DIY: Wear plain brown slippers and pin felt monkey ears and faces onto the toes.
Black button glasses
Round, clear-lens glasses with large black four-hole sewing buttons attached to the front.
DIY: Glue large black plastic buttons onto the lenses of cheap, clear costume glasses, leaving small gaps to see through.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Other Father costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue pajama pants as your base layer.
- 2
Tie the royal blue ascot loosely around your neck, tucking the ends into your collar.
- 3
Slip on the orange bathrobe and tie the matching belt securely around your waist.
- 4
Put on the plush brown monkey slippers.
- 5
Put on the black button glasses to instantly achieve the character's eerie, soulless gaze.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a messy, slightly disheveled brown side-part. If you prefer not to wear glasses, you can use black face paint to draw large circles around your eyes to mimic the button look.
Other Father for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with the Other Mother in her black polka-dot dress and creepy kitchen apron.
- group
- Create a Coraline group with Coraline in her yellow raincoat, Wybie, and the Other Mother.
- kids
- A cozy version for kids using an orange fleece robe and felt button eyes attached to plastic glasses.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting bathrobe and pajama pants make this an incredibly comfortable, size-inclusive option.
- pet
- Dress a pet dog or cat as the black cat from the movie.
Tips
- Ensure you can see safely: if making your own button glasses, drill tiny holes in the button centers or use sheer black mesh for the lenses.
- This is one of the warmest and most comfortable costumes for cold Halloween nights.
- Keep your posture slightly slumped and cheerful to mimic his puppet-like movements.
Other Father costume FAQ
- How do you make the button eyes for the Other Father?
- You can glue large black plastic buttons onto the lenses of cheap, clear round glasses, or use spirit gum to temporarily stick lightweight plastic buttons over your eyebrows.
- What kind of slippers does the Other Father wear?
- He wears plush, brown monkey slippers, which add to his cozy but eccentric loungewear aesthetic.
- Is the Other Father costume good for cold weather?
- Yes, because it consists of a thick fleece bathrobe and pajama pants, it is exceptionally warm and comfortable for outdoor events.
Did you know? The Other Father's piano song was actually written and performed by They Might Be Giants.