Peter Griffin Costume
Dress up as Quahog's most famous dad with this easy look.
Peter Griffin is the lovable, bumbling patriarch of the Griffin family from the hit animated sitcom Family Guy. He is a highly popular costume choice because his outfit is incredibly simple to put together using everyday clothing items. The classic look consists of a white button-down shirt, bright green trousers, round glasses, and a black belt.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Peter Griffin costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Peter Griffin costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White button-down shirt
A plain, long-sleeved white dress shirt with a collar, worn with the sleeves loosely rolled up to the forearms.
DIY: Use any plain white collared shirt you already own.
Green casual trousers
Bright kelly green or grass green flat-front chino pants or slacks.
DIY: Dye a pair of light-colored thrift store trousers with green fabric dye.
Round glasses
Simple, thin-rimmed round eyeglasses with clear lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap round sunglasses or novelty glasses.
Black belt with gold buckle
A standard black faux-leather belt featuring a prominent square gold or brass buckle.
DIY: Wrap gold foil or yellow tape around an existing silver belt buckle.
Brown dress shoes
Simple, classic brown leather or faux-leather oxford or derby shoes.
DIY: Any brown casual shoes or loafers will work.
Pawtucket Patriot Ale can prop
A fake beer can featuring the fictional Pawtucket Patriot Ale logo from the show.
DIY: Print out a Pawtucket Patriot Ale label from the internet and wrap it around a standard soda or seltzer can.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Peter Griffin costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green chino pants and secure them at the waist.
- 2
Put on the white button-down shirt, buttoning it up completely, and tuck it securely into the green pants.
- 3
Thread the black belt through the pant loops and fasten the gold buckle front and center.
- 4
Roll the sleeves of the white shirt up slightly so they sit on your forearms.
- 5
Put on the brown dress shoes.
- 6
Slide on the round, clear-lens glasses.
- 7
Carry your DIY Pawtucket Patriot Ale can prop to complete the Quahog look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a neat, short brown side-part. If you do not have short brown hair, a simple brown wig styled with a side part works perfectly. Keep your face clean-shaven.
Peter Griffin for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Lois Griffin wearing a green button-down shirt, khaki pants, and an orange bob wig.
- group
- Form the ultimate Quahog crew with friends dressed as Glenn Quagmire, Cleveland Brown, and Joe Swanson.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring green sweatpants, a white collared shirt, and plastic toy glasses.
- Plus size
- This outfit is naturally comfortable and loose-fitting; look for relaxed-fit or stretch-comfort green chinos.
- pet
- Dress your dog as Brian Griffin by adding a simple red collar with a circular gold tag to a white dog.
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Peter family guy costume
- Form the ultimate Quahog crew with friends dressed as Glenn Quagmire, Cleveland Brown, and Joe Swanson.
Tips
- For a more cartoonish silhouette, you can wear a lightweight foam belly stuffer under your white shirt.
- Make sure the green pants are a vibrant kelly green rather than dark olive to keep the cartoon look recognizable.
- Keep the shirt tucked in tightly to emphasize the belt and high-waisted cartoon style.
- Practice Peter's iconic high-pitched laugh to bring the character to life at parties.
Peter Griffin costume FAQ
- What color are Peter Griffin's pants?
- Peter Griffin wears bright kelly green trousers, which are a key element of his signature look.
- How do I make a cheap Peter Griffin costume?
- You can easily assemble this costume by purchasing a white button-down shirt and green chinos from a thrift store, then adding cheap round costume glasses.
- What accessories does Peter Griffin need?
- The essential accessories are his round eyeglasses, a black belt with a gold buckle, and optionally a prop can of Pawtucket Patriot Ale.
Did you know? Peter Griffin's design and voice are based on Larry, a character from creator Seth MacFarlane's 1996 student film 'Larry & Steve'.