Patrick Star Costume
Bring Bikini Bottom's favorite lovable pink starfish to life.
Patrick Star is the famously dim-witted, hilarious, and fiercely loyal pink starfish from SpongeBob SquarePants [1.2.8]. He is a popular costume choice for his instantly recognizable, bright color palette and carefree attitude. The classic look consists of a coral-pink body paired with his signature lime-green swim trunks patterned with purple flowers.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Patrick Star costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Patrick Star costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Pink long-sleeve shirt or bodysuit
A solid, coral-pink crewneck sweatshirt, long-sleeve tee, or spandex bodysuit to mimic Patrick's starfish skin.
DIY: Use a plain white long-sleeve shirt and dye it coral-pink using fabric dye.
Lime green shorts
Bright lime green athletic shorts, board shorts, or sweatshorts to serve as the base for his swim trunks.
Purple felt sheets
Used to cut out and attach Patrick's signature three-lobed purple flower patterns onto the green shorts [1.1.3].
DIY: Draw the flowers directly onto the shorts using purple fabric paint or a fabric marker.
Pink pointed beanie
A cone-shaped pink knit beanie to replicate his pointed starfish head.
DIY: Roll a sheet of pink poster board into a cone shape and secure it to a headband.
Fabric glue
To easily secure the purple felt flowers onto your green shorts without sewing.
DIY: Use safety pins or double-sided fabric tape to temporarily attach the flowers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Patrick Star costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Cut out several three-lobed flower shapes from the purple felt, making sure they are roughly 3 to 4 inches wide [1.1.3].
- 2
Lay the lime green shorts flat and arrange the purple felt flowers evenly across the front and back.
- 3
Use fabric glue to secure the purple flowers onto the shorts, letting them dry completely before wearing.
- 4
Put on the pink long-sleeve shirt or bodysuit as your base layer.
- 5
Pull the decorated lime green shorts on over the pink top.
- 6
Top off the look with the pink pointed beanie to complete Patrick's iconic silhouette.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair tucked completely under the pink beanie. For makeup, you can apply pink face paint to your face and neck to match the shirt, using a black eyeliner pencil to draw simple, thick cartoon eyebrows.
Patrick Star for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as SpongeBob SquarePants in a yellow square tunic and brown shorts.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as Squidward, Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Krabs, and Plankton for a full Bikini Bottom crew.
- kids
- Use a pink hooded onesie and sew green fabric with purple felt flowers around the waist.
- Plus size
- Opt for a comfortable, oversized pink sweatshirt and stretchy lime green sweatshorts for an easy, relaxed fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a simple pink pet tee with a mini pair of green and purple patterned shorts.
Tips
- Choose breathable, lightweight fabrics for the pink base layer, especially if you plan on wearing the costume at a crowded indoor party.
- If you cannot find a pointed pink beanie, stuff a regular pink beanie with tissue paper or polyester fiberfill to give it a conical shape.
- Carry a clean, smooth rock as a prop to represent Patrick's famous home [1.2.6].
- Practice his signature blank stare and deep, goofy chuckle to really stay in character for photos.
Patrick Star costume FAQ
- How do you make Patrick Star's shorts?
- Buy plain lime green shorts and cut out flower shapes from purple felt [1.1.3]. Attach the felt flowers to the shorts using fabric glue or safety pins for a quick, no-sew DIY.
- What color is Patrick Star?
- Patrick Star is a bright coral-pink color. His signature swim trunks are lime green with lavender-purple flowers.
- Is a Patrick Star costume easy to make last-minute?
- Yes! You only need a pink shirt, lime green shorts, and some purple paper or felt to tape or pin onto the shorts. It can be assembled in under 30 minutes.
Did you know? Patrick Star made his first television appearance on May 1, 1999, in the pilot episode of SpongeBob SquarePants titled 'Help Wanted'.