Piccolo Costume
Channel the powerful Namekian warrior with this iconic martial arts look.
Piccolo is one of the most respected and powerful Namekian warriors in the Dragon Ball franchise. Fans love dressing up as him for his striking color palette, signature weighted cape, and green-skinned alien aesthetic. This costume captures his classic martial arts gi, white turban, and dramatic high-collared cape.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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See yourself as Piccolo
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What you need for a Piccolo costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Piccolo costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Purple martial arts jumpsuit
A sleeveless purple gi or jumpsuit made of lightweight polyester or cotton fabric.
DIY: Dye a white martial arts uniform or scrub set deep purple and cut off the sleeves.
Green long-sleeve undershirt
A bright green compression shirt or long-sleeve tee to represent Namekian skin, ideally with pink or red patches on the arms.
DIY: Use a plain green long-sleeve shirt and paint pink oval patches on the outer biceps and forearms.
White weighted cape and cowl
A large white cape featuring oversized, structured shoulder pads and a high, thick white cowl collar.
DIY: Attach white foam blocks inside a wide white fabric collar to create the structured, elevated shoulder look.
White and purple turban
A white wrapped turban headpiece with a purple center band across the forehead.
DIY: Wrap white fabric strips around a purple beanie, leaving the front center of the purple beanie exposed.
Blue sash belt
A wide, bright blue fabric sash tied around the waist.
DIY: Cut a strip of bright blue jersey knit or satin fabric and tie it snugly around your waist.
Pointed brown shoes
Light brown or tan slip-on shoes or foot covers with slightly pointed toes.
DIY: Wrap tan felt or fabric over a pair of simple slip-on shoes, securing them with hot glue or elastic.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Piccolo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green long-sleeve undershirt and apply green face paint to your face, neck, and ears.
- 2
Slip on the purple sleeveless jumpsuit or gi over the green shirt.
- 3
Wrap the wide blue sash tightly around your waist, tying it securely at the side or back.
- 4
Place the white turban on your head, ensuring the purple forehead section is centered.
- 5
Drape the heavy white cape over your shoulders, adjusting the structured shoulder pads so they sit high and wide.
- 6
Put on the brown pointed kung fu shoes or slip the foot covers over your regular shoes.
- 7
Style any exposed green skin with matching green gloves if you prefer not to use hand paint.
Makeup & hair
Apply full-coverage green face paint to your face and neck. Use a darker green eyeshadow to contour your cheekbones and brow ridge, and draw thin, angled black eyebrows to capture Piccolo's intense, serious expression.
Piccolo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Gohan in his purple training gi for a classic mentor-and-student duo.
- group
- Form a Dragon Ball Z team with Goku, Vegeta, and Gohan.
- kids
- A comfortable purple fleece jumpsuit with a soft felt cape and turban is perfect for kids.
- Plus size
- Choose a loose-fitting martial arts gi with an elastic waistband and an adjustable tie sash for a comfortable fit.
Tips
- The shoulder pads on the cape can get heavy; use lightweight EVA foam inside the fabric to keep them structured without adding weight.
- Use a high-quality makeup setting spray so the green face paint doesn't rub off onto your white collar and cape.
- Keep your hands clean by wearing green spandex gloves instead of painting your hands.
- Practice Piccolo's signature 'Special Beam Cannon' pose (two fingers on your forehead) for photos.
Piccolo costume FAQ
- How do I make Piccolo's ears?
- You can purchase pointed prosthetic elf ears, paint them green to match your face paint, and attach them using spirit gum.
- What is Piccolo's outfit called?
- It is a modified martial arts gi, consisting of a purple sleeveless jumpsuit, a blue sash, a white turban, and a heavy, high-collared white cape.
- Is the cape necessary for the costume?
- While the cape is his most iconic look, you can go without it to represent his battle-ready appearance, as he often removes the heavy cape before fighting.
Did you know? Piccolo's heavy cape and turban are actually weighted training gear designed to make him stronger by constantly resisting extra weight.