Peanut Butter and Jelly Costume
The ultimate classic pairing for couples, best friends, and duos.
The Peanut Butter and Jelly costume is a beloved classic for couples, best friends, and siblings who want a lighthearted, recognizable look. Perfect for Halloween or themed parties, this costume typically features two foam bread slice tunics—one spread with creamy brown peanut butter and the other with glossy purple grape or red strawberry jelly. It is comfortable, hilarious, and incredibly easy to wear over your regular clothes.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $15–50
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What you need for a Peanut Butter and Jelly costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Peanut Butter and Jelly costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Peanut butter bread tunic
A foam, bread-slice-shaped tunic with a textured light brown peanut butter spread printed on the front.
DIY: Cut a bread slice shape out of cardboard, paint the border light brown, and paint a large tan circle in the center.
Jelly bread tunic
A foam, bread-slice-shaped tunic with a glossy purple or red jelly spread printed on the front.
DIY: Cut a bread slice shape out of cardboard, paint the border light brown, and paint a large purple or red circle in the center.
Neutral base clothing
A simple black or white long-sleeve shirt and matching pants to wear underneath the foam tunics.
DIY: Use any solid-colored t-shirt and jeans from your closet.
Comfortable sneakers
Plain black or white canvas sneakers to match the neutral base layers.
DIY: Use any comfortable walking shoes you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Peanut Butter and Jelly costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your neutral base layer of clothing, such as a solid black long-sleeve shirt and matching pants.
- 2
Unpack the foam bread tunics and let them hang for a few hours to remove any packing creases.
- 3
Slip the peanut butter tunic over your head, adjusting the shoulder straps so it sits comfortably on your chest.
- 4
Have your partner or friend slip the jelly tunic over their head in the same manner.
- 5
Adjust the side straps or ties if your tunics have them to secure the foam slices in place.
- 6
Pair with comfortable sneakers since you will likely be walking around together all night.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup and hair completely natural and simple, as the focus is entirely on the giant foam food tunics.
Peanut Butter and Jelly for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person wears the peanut butter slice, and the other wears the jelly slice.
- group
- Add a third friend dressed as a carton of milk or a loaf of bread.
- kids
- Available in smaller child-sized foam tunics, perfect for siblings.
- Plus size
- The open-sided tunic design naturally accommodates most body types comfortably.
- pet
- A small dog costume shaped like a single PB&J sandwich that straps around their belly.
Tips
- Use a handheld steamer on low heat to gently remove wrinkles from the foam tunics before wearing.
- Wear lightweight, breathable layers underneath, as foam tunics can trap body heat indoors.
- Coordinate your base layers (e.g., both wear all-black or both wear all-white) for a cohesive duo look.
- Keep your hands free for party snacks by choosing tunics with open armholes.
Peanut Butter and Jelly costume FAQ
- Can one person wear a peanut butter and jelly costume alone?
- Yes, you can find single tunics that feature a pre-made sandwich cut in half, showing both peanut butter and jelly on one costume.
- How do you get wrinkles out of a foam costume?
- Hang the costume in a steamy bathroom or use a garment steamer on its lowest setting, keeping it a few inches away from the foam.
- What should you wear under a foam food tunic?
- Solid, neutral colors like black, white, or grey work best so they do not distract from the colorful bread slices.
Did you know? The peanut butter and jelly sandwich was popularized during World War II when both ingredients were part of the US soldier ration list.