Parrot Costume
Bring tropical color to life with a vibrant, feathered parrot look.
The parrot costume is a classic choice for parties, school events, and Halloween thanks to its bright, eye-catching colors and cheerful tropical vibe. Whether you want to channel a scarlet macaw or a friendly pirate's companion, this look is highly customizable and universally recognized. The costume centers around layered, multi-colored wings, a feathered headpiece, and a curved beak.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $20–75
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What you need for a Parrot costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Parrot costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Red base outfit
A solid red long-sleeve shirt and matching red leggings or pants to serve as the bird's body.
DIY: Use any bright red sweatshirt and sweatpants you already own.
Feathered wings
A pair of wearable fabric wings featuring layered felt feathers in red, blue, yellow, and green.
DIY: Cut wing shapes from red felt and hot-glue overlapping rows of colorful felt 'feathers' onto them.
Parrot headpiece or mask
A red beanie or hood featuring large felt eyes and a prominent, curved black or yellow beak.
DIY: Glue white felt circles with black pupils and a stuffed black felt beak onto a red beanie.
Yellow shoe covers or tights
Bright yellow fabric shoe covers shaped like bird feet, or simple yellow socks.
DIY: Cut bird claw shapes out of yellow felt and secure them over your shoes with elastic.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Parrot costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red long-sleeve shirt and matching red pants or leggings as your base layer.
- 2
Attach the colorful fabric wings to your arms using the elastic shoulder straps and wrist bands.
- 3
Place the red beanie or parrot headpiece on your head, ensuring the curved beak sits just above your brow line.
- 4
Slip the yellow bird claw shoe covers over your sneakers, adjusting the elastic straps to keep them secure.
- 5
Fluff the layered felt feathers on your wings and chest to give the costume a full, textured appearance.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tucked neatly under the red beanie or hood. For makeup, apply bright yellow or red eyeshadow around the eyes, or paint small colorful feather details on your cheekbones.
Parrot for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a classic Pirate in a striped shirt, tricorn hat, and eye patch.
- group
- Create a flock of tropical birds including a flamingo, a toucan, and a peacock.
- kids
- Use a red hooded sweatshirt and fabric-glue felt feathers directly onto the sleeves and hood.
- Plus size
- Use a comfortable, oversized red tunic or poncho as the base and attach oversized felt wings.
- pet
- A lightweight red pet harness decorated with small felt feathers on the sides.
Tips
- Opt for lightweight felt or fleece for the wings so you can move your arms comfortably throughout the night.
- If wearing this outdoors in cool weather, layer thermal underwear beneath your red base outfit.
- For great photos, spread your arms wide to show off the full span and color gradient of the wings.
Parrot costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY parrot beak?
- Cut two matching curved beak shapes out of stiff black or yellow felt, sew or glue the top edges together, stuff lightly with cotton balls, and attach it to a headband or beanie.
- What colors should a parrot costume be?
- A classic scarlet macaw look uses a bright red base with layers of yellow, blue, and green feathers on the wings.
- How do I attach felt feathers to clothing?
- You can use hot glue for a permanent bond, fabric tape for a temporary hold, or safety pins if you want to reuse the clothing later.
Did you know? The scarlet macaw, which inspires the classic red, yellow, and blue parrot costume, can live up to 75 years in captivity.