Paddington Bear Costume
Bring London's most polite, marmalade-loving bear to life this Halloween.
Paddington Bear is a beloved literary and cinematic character known for his polite manners and classic style. Dressing up as Paddington is a popular choice for book weeks, Halloween, and costume parties because his look is instantly recognizable and incredibly cozy. The outfit centers around his signature blue duffle coat, a floppy red hat, and a few charming travel-themed accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Paddington Bear costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Paddington Bear costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue duffle coat
A royal blue mid-length duffle coat featuring classic wooden toggle closures and a hood.
DIY: Use a plain blue raincoat or oversized blue cardigan and sew on wooden toggles.
Red bush hat
A floppy, wide-brimmed red felt bucket hat or bush hat that can be shaped.
DIY: Use a red winter beanie or a red sun hat with the brim turned slightly up.
Brown suitcase
A small, vintage-style brown cardboard or leather suitcase to carry your marmalade sandwiches.
DIY: Paint a small cardboard shoe box brown and attach a duct-tape handle.
Luggage tag
A manila shipping tag tied with brown string, reading 'Please look after this bear. Thank you.' in neat handwriting.
DIY: Cut a tag shape out of a brown paper bag, write the message in black marker, and loop yarn through it.
Red rain boots
Bright red rubber rain boots to complete the classic rainy-day London look.
DIY: Wear any brown or black boots you already own.
Marmalade sandwich
A prop sandwich wrapped in wax paper, peeking out of your coat pocket or suitcase.
DIY: Make a real sandwich with orange marmalade, wrap it in plastic wrap, and keep it in your pocket.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Paddington Bear costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on a comfortable base layer, such as brown pants or leggings, to represent Paddington's fur.
- 2
Put on the bright blue duffle coat and fasten the wooden toggles.
- 3
Write 'Please look after this bear. Thank you.' on your manila luggage tag using a black marker.
- 4
Loop the string of the luggage tag around one of the top toggles of your blue coat so it hangs visibly.
- 5
Put on the red floppy felt hat, pulling it down slightly over your forehead.
- 6
Step into your red rubber rain boots.
- 7
Carry your small brown vintage suitcase in one hand, and tuck a wrapped marmalade sandwich into your coat pocket.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tucked under the hat or styled naturally. For a bear-like touch, use brown face paint or an eyeliner pencil to draw a small black button nose and a few light whiskers on your cheeks.
Paddington Bear for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Aunt Lucy in a patterned shawl and spectacles, or a London Guard in a tall bearskin hat.
- group
- Go as a group with members of the Brown family (Henry, Mary, Judy, and Jonathan) wearing classic British rainwear.
- kids
- An adorable option featuring a cozy blue fleece zip-up hoodie with felt toggles, a soft red fleece hat, and yellow or red boots.
- Plus size
- A classic unisex duffle coat in an oversized fit provides a comfortable, authentic silhouette for all body types.
- pet
- A small blue dog coat with faux toggles and a miniature red elastic strap-on hat makes for a perfect canine Paddington.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Paddington Bear costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Paddington costume dog
- A small blue dog coat with faux toggles and a miniature red elastic strap-on hat makes for a perfect canine Paddington.
Tips
- Choose a coat with deep pockets so you can easily carry your phone, wallet, and real snacks without needing a modern bag.
- If wearing this to an indoor party, opt for a lightweight blue trench coat or cotton jacket instead of heavy wool to avoid overheating.
- Take photos holding your suitcase while looking slightly lost or offering a polite tip of your red hat.
- Keep a jar of orange marmalade in your suitcase as a fun, interactive prop to show off to other guests.
Paddington Bear costume FAQ
- What does Paddington Bear's tag say?
- Paddington's tag is a shipping label that reads: 'Please look after this bear. Thank you.'
- What kind of hat does Paddington Bear wear?
- He wears a floppy, wide-brimmed red felt hat, often referred to as a bush hat or a bucket hat.
- Is a Paddington Bear costume good for cold weather?
- Yes, because it features a heavy duffle coat, rain boots, and a hat, it is one of the warmest and most comfortable costumes for chilly autumn weather.
Did you know? Paddington Bear's famous red boots were actually introduced by toy manufacturers in 1972 so the stuffed toy could stand upright, and the detail was later adopted into the books and films.