Party Animal Costume
Combine wild animal accessories with festive party wear for a clever pun.
The Party Animal costume is a classic, lighthearted pun that combines wild animal features with festive celebration wear. It is a highly popular choice for those who want a comfortable, budget-friendly, and humorous outfit that is easy to put together. The look consists of animal ears and a tail paired with vibrant party clothes, a party hat, and celebration accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Party Animal costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Party Animal costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Animal Ears and Tail Set
A matching headband and clip-on tail set, such as a leopard, zebra, tiger, or giraffe pattern.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of felt, glue them to a plain plastic headband, and pin a matching felt strip to your pants as a tail.
Festive Party Hat
A classic cone-shaped cardboard party hat with a colorful pattern and a pom-pom on top.
DIY: Roll a piece of decorative cardstock into a cone shape, staple it, and attach an elastic string.
Vibrant Party Outfit
A bright, colorful dress, a sequined top, or a loud Hawaiian shirt paired with pants.
DIY: Wear the loudest, most colorful celebration clothing already in your closet.
Paper Blowout Noisemaker
A classic metallic or patterned paper blowout noisemaker to hold or keep in your mouth.
Beaded Party Necklaces
Several metallic plastic beaded necklaces layered around your neck for a festive Mardi Gras style look.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Party Animal costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your chosen vibrant party outfit, ensuring it is comfortable and colorful.
- 2
Secure the animal ear headband onto your head, positioning it comfortably.
- 3
Attach the matching animal tail to the back of your waistband or belt loop using a safety pin or clip.
- 4
Place the cone party hat on your head, tilting it slightly to one side next to the animal ears, and secure the elastic chin strap.
- 5
Layer several metallic beaded necklaces around your neck.
- 6
Carry the paper blowout noisemaker as a prop, ready to use for photos.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple to accommodate the headband and party hat. For makeup, use an eyeliner pencil to draw a small black animal nose on the tip of your nose and add a few whisker dots on your cheeks.
Party Animal for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as a 'Party' (covered in balloons and confetti) and the other dresses as an 'Animal' (full animal onesie).
- group
- Each member chooses a different animal set (lion, zebra, bear, giraffe) while wearing matching party hats and holding cups.
- kids
- Use a comfortable animal onesie paired with a soft elastic party hat and a plastic-free paper blowout.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, colorful sequined tunic or a bright Hawaiian shirt provides a festive and comfortable base.
- pet
- An animal-print bandana paired with a miniature elastic party hat makes for an adorable pet version.
Tips
- Choose a headband that isn't too tight behind your ears to prevent headaches during long wear.
- If you plan to dance or move around a lot, secure the party hat to the headband with bobby pins instead of using the chin strap.
- Keep a few extra paper blowouts in your pocket, as they can easily get bent or wet throughout the night.
Party Animal costume FAQ
- What is a Party Animal costume?
- It is a literal pun costume that combines animal accessories (like ears, a tail, or face paint) with festive party gear (like party hats, noisemakers, and colorful clothing).
- What is the easiest animal to use for this costume?
- A cat, leopard, or dog is the easiest because ear headbands for these animals are widely available and simple to recognize.
- Can I make this costume last-minute?
- Yes, you can easily make this in minutes by wearing your favorite party clothes, making a paper cone hat, and drawing animal whiskers on your face with eyeliner.
Did you know? The term 'party animal' to describe a highly social person who loves attending parties emerged in American college slang during the late 1960s and early 1970s.