Pompompurin Costume
Dress up as Sanrio's lovable golden retriever in his signature brown beret.
Pompompurin is Sanrio's beloved golden retriever character, famous for his laid-back personality and love of pudding. Dressing up as him is a popular choice for fans of cute Japanese pop culture who want a cozy, recognizable look. The costume centers on a warm pastel yellow outfit topped with his signature dark brown beret.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Pompompurin costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Pompompurin costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Yellow onesie or matching sweatsuit
A solid pastel yellow hooded onesie, or a matching yellow sweatshirt and sweatpants set.
DIY: Use a plain oversized yellow sweatshirt and matching yellow sweatpants.
Brown beret
A classic wool or felt artist's beret in dark chocolate brown, worn flat on top of the head.
DIY: Cut a circle of brown felt and pin it to a yellow beanie.
Floppy yellow dog ears
Two long, floppy yellow ears made of felt or fleece attached to a headband, or sewn directly onto the hood/beret.
DIY: Cut ear shapes from yellow felt and fabric-glue or sew them to the sides of the brown beret.
Brown felt sheet (for face details)
A small sheet of dark brown stiff felt to cut out Pompompurin's simple eyes and nose.
DIY: Use a brown fabric marker to draw the face directly onto a yellow hood or mask.
Plush pudding prop
A small plush toy shaped like a caramel custard pudding (purin) to carry as a cute accessory.
DIY: Sew a small cup shape out of yellow felt, cap it with brown felt for the caramel, and stuff it.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Pompompurin costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the yellow onesie or the matching yellow sweatshirt and sweatpants.
- 2
If using a hoodless sweatshirt, place the yellow dog ears headband on your head.
- 3
Position the dark brown beret flat on your head, centering it between the yellow ears.
- 4
If customizing a plain yellow hood, fabric-glue the cut-out brown felt eyes and nose onto the front of the hood.
- 5
Slip on comfortable yellow or white sneakers to keep the color palette uniform.
- 6
Carry your plush pudding prop to complete the signature Sanrio look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple or tucked under the beret. For makeup, use a brown eyeliner pencil to draw a small, cute dog nose on the tip of your nose and a simple '3' shaped smile on your upper lip.
Pompompurin for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Macaroon (his golden retriever friend with a pink bow) or Hello Kitty.
- group
- Form a Sanrio squad with friends dressing as My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Hello Kitty.
- kids
- A yellow fleece toddler onesie with a brown beanie makes an incredibly cute and warm costume.
- Plus size
- An oversized yellow fleece hoodie paired with yellow leggings or sweatpants offers a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- Put a small brown pet-sized beret on a golden retriever or light-colored dog.
Tips
- Choose fleece or soft cotton fabrics to capture Pompompurin's soft, huggable aesthetic.
- If attending an outdoor event, the fleece onesie style will keep you warm and comfortable all night.
- Keep the face makeup minimal and clean to match the simple, classic Sanrio art style.
- For photos, strike a cute pose holding your hands up like paws or hugging your pudding plush.
Pompompurin costume FAQ
- What kind of animal is Pompompurin?
- Pompompurin is a golden retriever boy character created by Sanrio, known for wearing his trademark brown beret.
- How do I make a DIY Pompompurin hat?
- Attach two long, floppy yellow felt ears to the sides of a dark brown beret or a brown beanie using safety pins or fabric glue.
- What is the easiest way to dress as Pompompurin?
- The easiest route is buying a pre-made yellow fleece Kigurumi character onesie, which already includes the hood, ears, and beret details.
Did you know? Pompompurin was introduced by Sanrio in 1996 and got his name because his yellow round body and brown beret make him look exactly like a cup of sweet caramel pudding (purin).