How do I make a DIY Pinky costume?

Wear a plain white hoodie and sweatpants, safety-pin a pink felt tail to your waist, and make ears by gluing pink and white felt onto a headband.

What is the difference between Pinky and the Brain costumes?

Pinky is tall and skinny with large ears, blue eyes, and buck teeth, while the Brain is short with an oversized forehead, small ears, and angry eyebrows.

What makeup do I need for Pinky?

You only need a little pink makeup or face paint to color the tip of your nose like a mouse snout.

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Pinky Costume

Narf! Bring the lovable, goofy lab mouse to life this Halloween.

Pinky is the tall, dim-witted, but incredibly sweet genetically engineered lab mouse from the classic animated series Pinky and the Brain. He is a popular choice for duos looking to pair up with a friend playing his genius counterpart. This look consists of a white mouse jumpsuit or sweatsuit, large pink-lined ears, and his signature buck teeth.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~20 min
Budget: $25–60

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What you need for a Pinky costume

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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Pinky costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.

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White hooded onesie
A soft, plush white union suit or hooded jumpsuit to serve as the mouse body.
DIY: Use a matching white hoodie and white sweatpants.
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Oversized mouse ears
Large white felt ears with a bright pink inner lining, attached to a headband.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of white and pink felt and glue them to a plain white headband.
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Pink mouse tail
A long, thin pink fabric tail that can be pinned to the back of the pants.
DIY: Stuff a long strip of pink fabric or a pink knee-high sock with batting and insert a wire for shape.
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Fake buck teeth
Two prominent white front teeth to mimic Pinky's goofy overbite.
DIY: Cut two small rectangles from white plastic or cardstock and secure them gently under your top lip.
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White gloves
Simple white cotton gloves to complete the cartoon animal look.
DIY: Use plain white winter mittens or go bare-handed.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the white hooded onesie or your white sweatpants and hoodie base.
2
Secure the pink mouse tail to the lower back of your pants using a safety pin.
3
Place the oversized white and pink mouse ears headband on your head.
4
Insert the costume buck teeth over your top teeth, ensuring they are comfortable.
5
Put on the white cotton gloves.
6
Finish the look with clean white sneakers or white plush slippers.

Makeup & hair

Tuck your hair completely under the hood or headband. Use pink face paint or a pink makeup pencil to draw a small pink circle on the tip of your nose.

Pinky for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with a friend dressed as the Brain—who wears a similar white mouse look but with a giant headpiece and a permanent scowl.
group: Join forces with Yakko, Wakko, and Dot for a complete 90s Animaniacs group theme.
kids: A cozy white fleece mouse romper with a pink belly and attached hood is perfect for toddlers.
Plus size: An oversized white fleece union suit or a loose-fitting white tracksuit provides a comfortable, flexible fit.
pet: A simple white pet hoodie with attached pink felt ears and a small pink tail.

Tips

Opt for fingerless white gloves if you want to easily use your phone during the party.
If using wire in the tail, bend it slightly upward so it doesn't drag on the ground and get dirty.
Practice your best high-pitched 'Narf!' and 'Zort!' catchphrases to stay in character.

Pinky costume FAQ

How do I make a DIY Pinky costume?: Wear a plain white hoodie and sweatpants, safety-pin a pink felt tail to your waist, and make ears by gluing pink and white felt onto a headband.
What is the difference between Pinky and the Brain costumes?: Pinky is tall and skinny with large ears, blue eyes, and buck teeth, while the Brain is short with an oversized forehead, small ears, and angry eyebrows.
What makeup do I need for Pinky?: You only need a little pink makeup or face paint to color the tip of your nose like a mouse snout.

Did you know? Pinky's famous catchphrase 'Narf!' was reportedly inspired by a quirky sound that creator Tom Ruegger's office mate made while working.