What is the easiest way to make a DIY panda costume?

Wear a white hoodie with black sleeves, or hot-glue black felt circles for eyes and ears onto a plain white hooded sweatshirt paired with black pants.

What should I wear under a panda onesie?

Wear a light t-shirt and shorts or leggings, as the fleece material can trap heat quickly.

How do I do panda makeup?

Use black face paint to draw large, smooth circles around both eyes, and paint the tip of your nose black.

A hooded plush romper or toddler-sized panda jumpsuit is incredibly cute and warm for trick-or-treating.

A simple black-and-white step-in hoodie with plush ears turns any small dog into a mini panda.

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Panda Costume

Embrace the ultimate cozy look with a classic black-and-white panda costume.

The panda is one of the world's most beloved animals, making it a massive favorite for cozy, fun, and easy costumes. Whether you choose a plush fleece onesie or a DIY black-and-white outfit, this look is instantly recognizable. It consists of a white body with black limbs, black ears, and the signature dark patches around the eyes.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $25–60

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What you need for a Panda costume

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Panda Onesie or Jumpsuit
A hooded black-and-white fleece jumpsuit with attached panda ears and a tail.
DIY: Wear a white oversized sweatshirt over black leggings or sweatpants.
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Panda Headband
A black headband featuring plush, rounded panda ears.
DIY: Cut circles out of black felt, fold them over a plain headband, and glue them in place.
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Black Gloves
Simple black knit gloves to represent the panda's dark paws.
DIY: Use black socks pulled over your hands.
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Faux Bamboo Shoot
A plastic or fabric green bamboo stalk to carry as a prop.
DIY: Roll up green construction paper into a tube and draw horizontal lines with a dark green marker.
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How to put it together

1
Put on your base layer, such as a lightweight t-shirt and shorts, to stay comfortable inside the plush costume.
2
Step into the panda onesie, pull it up over your shoulders, and zip or button it up the front.
3
Pull the hood up over your head to display the panda face and ears, or put on your DIY panda headband.
4
Slip on a pair of comfortable black sneakers or plush panda slippers.
5
Put on the black gloves to complete the paw look.
6
Carry your faux bamboo shoot prop to complete the signature panda aesthetic.

Makeup & hair

Apply black face paint or eyeshadow in large circles around your eyes, and add a small black circle on the tip of your nose. Keep hair tied back or tucked neatly under the onesie hood.

Panda for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person dresses as a panda, and the other dresses as a bamboo stalk or a zookeeper.
group: Create a 'panda party' with everyone wearing different styles of panda onesies, or go as a family of bears.
kids: A hooded plush romper or toddler-sized panda jumpsuit is incredibly cute and warm for trick-or-treating.
Plus size: Onesies are naturally loose-fitting; look for brands offering unisex double-XL sizes for a relaxed drape.
pet: A simple black-and-white step-in hoodie with plush ears turns any small dog into a mini panda.

More ways people search for this costume

The most-searched variations of “Panda costume”, and how this look adapts to each.

Youth panda costume: A hooded plush romper or toddler-sized panda jumpsuit is incredibly cute and warm for trick-or-treating.
Panda costume dogs: A simple black-and-white step-in hoodie with plush ears turns any small dog into a mini panda.

Tips

Onesies can get very warm indoors, so wear light, moisture-wicking clothes underneath.
If trick-or-treating outdoors, the fleece material provides excellent insulation against the cold.
For great photos, strike a pose sitting down while 'munching' on your DIY bamboo stick.
Keep the makeup simple around the eyes so it doesn't smudge if you sweat under the hood.

Panda costume FAQ

What is the easiest way to make a DIY panda costume?: Wear a white hoodie with black sleeves, or hot-glue black felt circles for eyes and ears onto a plain white hooded sweatshirt paired with black pants.
What should I wear under a panda onesie?: Wear a light t-shirt and shorts or leggings, as the fleece material can trap heat quickly.
How do I do panda makeup?: Use black face paint to draw large, smooth circles around both eyes, and paint the tip of your nose black.

Did you know? Giant pandas spend up to 12 hours a day eating bamboo to meet their dietary needs, which is why carrying a bamboo prop is so fitting!