How do I make a pumpkin costume look round?

You can create a round shape by choosing a bubble-style tunic or by wearing an oversized orange sweatshirt, folding the bottom hem inward, and stuffing the inside with lightweight materials like bubble wrap or tissue paper.

What should I wear under a pumpkin costume?

A matching set of a black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or tights is the best base layer to make the orange pumpkin stand out.

Is a pumpkin costume suitable for cold weather?

Yes, it is one of the easiest costumes to layer. You can easily wear warm thermals, a heavy sweater, or sweatpants underneath the tunic.

Pumpkin costume toddler

A plush, stuffed bubble-style pumpkin romper with matching green booties and a stem hood.

Skip the store: Use an oversized orange t-shirt or sweatshirt stuffed with tissue paper or bubble wrap at the hem. Use a black fabric marker or black acrylic paint to draw the face directly onto the orange fabric. Roll a piece of green felt into a cylinder, sew or glue it to the top of a green or orange beanie, and add a cut-out felt leaf.

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Pumpkin Costume

A classic, cozy, and festive look for all ages.

The pumpkin is the ultimate symbol of Halloween, making it a timeless and universally loved costume choice. Perfect for trick-or-treating or fall festivals, this look features a bright orange, rounded body with a friendly jack-o'-lantern face. Complete with a green stem hat, it is comfortable, warm, and instantly recognizable.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $15–45

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Orange plush tunic or bodysuit
A bright orange, rounded bubble-style tunic or an oversized orange sweatshirt that mimics a pumpkin shape.
DIY: Use an oversized orange t-shirt or sweatshirt stuffed with tissue paper or bubble wrap at the hem.
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Black felt sheets
Stiff felt sheets used to cut out the classic triangle eyes, nose, and toothy grin.
DIY: Use a black fabric marker or black acrylic paint to draw the face directly onto the orange fabric.
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Green stem hat
An orange or green beanie featuring a small, upright green felt stem and leaf on top.
DIY: Roll a piece of green felt into a cylinder, sew or glue it to the top of a green or orange beanie, and add a cut-out felt leaf.
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Black long-sleeve shirt
A simple, form-fitting black crewneck shirt to wear underneath the pumpkin tunic.
DIY: Use any dark-colored long-sleeve shirt or hoodie from your closet.
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Black leggings or tights
Comfortable, opaque black leggings or tights to complete the base layer.
DIY: Wear black sweatpants or dark jeans instead.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings as your comfortable base layer.
2
If DIYing the face, cut out three triangles (two eyes, one nose) and a jagged, smiling mouth from the black felt sheets.
3
Attach the felt face pieces to the front center of the orange tunic or sweatshirt using fabric glue or safety pins.
4
Slip the orange pumpkin tunic or sweatshirt over your head.
5
If using an oversized sweatshirt, tuck the bottom hem upward and secure it with safety pins to create a rounded, puffy pumpkin shape.
6
Place the green stem hat on your head, ensuring the stem stands upright.
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Finish the look with comfortable black sneakers or boots.

Makeup & hair

Keep makeup simple with orange eyeshadow and a black painted nose, or paint a full jack-o'-lantern face using orange and black face paint. Hair can be tucked completely under the stem hat or styled in low pigtails.

Pumpkin for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with a scarecrow, a farmer in overalls, or a barista holding a pumpkin spice latte.
group: Gather a group to form a pumpkin patch, with each person wearing a different carved jack-o'-lantern expression.
kids: A plush, stuffed bubble-style pumpkin romper with matching green booties and a stem hood.
Plus size: An oversized orange poncho with a printed jack-o'-lantern face worn over black layers for a flexible, comfortable fit.
pet: An orange dog sweater featuring a printed face and a small green stem hood.

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Pumpkin costume toddler: A plush, stuffed bubble-style pumpkin romper with matching green booties and a stem hood.
Pumpkin costume diy: Skip the store: Use an oversized orange t-shirt or sweatshirt stuffed with tissue paper or bubble wrap at the hem. Use a black fabric marker or black acrylic paint to draw the face directly onto the orange fabric. Roll a piece of green felt into a cylinder, sew or glue it to the top of a green or orange beanie, and add a cut-out felt leaf.

Tips

To get a perfectly round pumpkin shape, lightly stuff the inside of the tunic with crumpled tissue paper or plastic grocery bags.
This costume is highly weather-flexible; simply wear thicker thermal layers underneath if you are trick-or-treating in cold weather.
For group photos, have everyone pose squatting down low to look like pumpkins sitting in a real patch.

Pumpkin costume FAQ

How do I make a pumpkin costume look round?: You can create a round shape by choosing a bubble-style tunic or by wearing an oversized orange sweatshirt, folding the bottom hem inward, and stuffing the inside with lightweight materials like bubble wrap or tissue paper.
What should I wear under a pumpkin costume?: A matching set of a black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings or tights is the best base layer to make the orange pumpkin stand out.
Is a pumpkin costume suitable for cold weather?: Yes, it is one of the easiest costumes to layer. You can easily wear warm thermals, a heavy sweater, or sweatpants underneath the tunic.

Did you know? The tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns originated in Ireland, where people originally carved menacing faces into turnips and potatoes to ward off evil spirits before switching to pumpkins in America.