Pennywise and Georgie Costume
Bring Derry's ultimate nightmare to life with this iconic horror duo.
Based on Stephen King's IT, the Pennywise and Georgie pairing is one of the most recognizable and chilling horror couples costumes. One person dresses as the terrifying, Victorian-inspired dancing clown, while the other portrays the innocent young boy in his signature yellow raincoat. Together, they create a hauntingly perfect contrast that is guaranteed to turn heads at any Halloween event.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $60–200
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What you need for a Pennywise and Georgie costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Pennywise and Georgie costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Pennywise Clown Suit
A silver-gray, Victorian-style clown jumpsuit with ruffled collar, puffy sleeves, red pom-poms, and red trim.
DIY: Use a gray long-sleeve shirt and pants, sew on three large red yarn pom-poms, and attach a DIY pleated white coffee filter collar.
Yellow Raincoat
A bright yellow, hooded vinyl or rubber raincoat, worn by Georgie.
DIY: Use a bright yellow windbreaker or oversized yellow hooded sweatshirt.
Red Helium Balloon
A single, classic round red latex balloon filled with helium, attached to a white string.
DIY: Cut a balloon shape out of red cardboard and attach it to a stiff wire.
S.S. Georgie Paper Boat
A folded white paper boat with 'S.S. Georgie' written on the side in black marker.
DIY: Fold a standard piece of white printer paper into a classic toy boat and write 'S.S. Georgie' on the side.
Pennywise Clown Wig
A bright orange wig with a high, bald white forehead and wild, swept-back clown hair.
DIY: Style a cheap orange wig with heavy hairspray and paint the front hairline white with liquid latex.
Green Rain Boots
Dark green or black rubber rain boots worn by Georgie.
DIY: Wear any dark-colored winter boots or galoshes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Pennywise and Georgie costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Georgie: Put on blue jeans, dark green rain boots, and the bright yellow hooded raincoat with the hood pulled up.
- 2
For Georgie: Carry the folded 'S.S. Georgie' paper boat in one hand and hold the string of the red balloon in the other.
- 3
For Pennywise: Put on the silver-gray clown suit, ensuring the ruffled neck collar and wrist cuffs are fluffed and visible.
- 4
For Pennywise: Apply white face paint over the entire face, neck, and ears, leaving no skin showing.
- 5
For Pennywise: Paint the nose red, draw a black line through the eyes, and paint the iconic red smile lines stretching from the corners of the mouth up through the eyes to the forehead.
- 6
For Pennywise: Put on the orange wig, blending the white forehead portion with your face makeup, and put on white cotton gloves.
- 7
Pose together, with Pennywise looming menacingly behind Georgie, who is looking down at his paper boat.
Makeup & hair
Georgie needs simple, clean-faced styling with slightly damp-looking hair peeking from the hood. Pennywise requires professional-grade white cream makeup, red face paint for the nose and smile lines, dark dark eyeshadow around the eyes, and a bald-cap orange wig blended seamlessly at the forehead.
Pennywise and Georgie for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as Pennywise in full clown gear, and the other goes as Georgie in the yellow raincoat holding a red balloon.
- group
- Add members dressed as members of the Losers' Club, such as Bill, Beverly, or Richie, wearing 1980s casual clothing.
- kids
- A child can easily wear the Georgie raincoat outfit, which is highly recognizable and age-appropriate without the scary makeup.
- Plus size
- Look for a loose-fitting, oversized yellow raincoat for Georgie, and a custom-sized or stretchy knit Pennywise clown tunic.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a miniature yellow raincoat to act as Georgie alongside an adult Pennywise.
Tips
- If carrying a real helium balloon, bring a spare in your car in case one pops or flies away.
- For Georgie, smudge a little fake dirt or dark eyeshadow on the raincoat to look like he's been playing in the rainy streets.
- Pennywise should practice the creepy, intense stare and signature head tilt for photos.
- Use setting spray on the Pennywise makeup to prevent smudging, especially around the collar.
Pennywise and Georgie costume FAQ
- What does Georgie wear in IT?
- Georgie wears a bright yellow hooded raincoat, blue jeans, dark green rubber rain boots, and carries a folded paper boat named the 'S.S. Georgie'.
- How do you make the S.S. Georgie paper boat?
- You can fold a standard piece of white paper using basic origami boat instructions, then write 'S.S. Georgie' on the side in black marker. Coat it in paraffin wax if you want it to be waterproof.
- Is the Pennywise and Georgie costume good for couples?
- Yes, it is one of the most popular horror couples costumes because of the stark visual contrast between the bright yellow raincoat and the creepy gray clown suit.
Did you know? The iconic yellow raincoat worn by Georgie is a classic horror trope designed to make the character stand out vividly against the dark, gloomy, and rainy backdrop of Derry, Maine.