PureWick Costume
The ultimate viral medical humor costume for nurses and healthcare workers.
The PureWick costume is a hilarious, viral DIY look inspired by the female external catheter widely used in hospitals. Popularized by nurses and medical professionals on social media, this costume transforms you into a giant blue-and-white suction wick. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking to bring some lighthearted, niche medical humor to their next Halloween party.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a PureWick costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete PureWick costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Light blue dress or jumpsuit
A form-fitting light blue dress, tube top, or jumpsuit that serves as the core blue color of the wick.
DIY: Use a light blue bedsheet or fabric wrapped tightly around your body.
White mesh or fishnet fabric
A layer of wide-weave white mesh, tulle, or fishnet fabric wrapped around the blue base to mimic the outer sleeve of the device.
DIY: Use a pair of white fishnet stockings cut open, or white plastic netting.
Clear vinyl tubing
A length of flexible, clear plastic tubing attached to the bottom of the costume to represent the suction line.
DIY: Use a clean, clear plastic hose or a pool siphon tube.
Clear plastic canister
A clear plastic pitcher, bucket, or jug labeled as a suction canister to collect the 'output'.
DIY: An empty, clean plastic milk jug or a clear storage container.
Yellow balloons
Small yellow balloons to place inside the canister to represent the suctioned output without using messy liquid.
DIY: Fill the canister with yellow tissue paper or water dyed with yellow food coloring.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made PureWick costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your base layer of light blue clothing, such as a jumpsuit or a tube dress.
- 2
Wrap the white mesh or fishnet fabric around your torso, securing it with fabric glue or safety pins to create the textured outer wick layer.
- 3
Attach one end of the clear vinyl tubing to the bottom hem of your blue outfit using clear tape or safety pins.
- 4
Run the other end of the tubing into your clear plastic canister or pitcher.
- 5
Fill the canister with yellow balloons or yellow-dyed water to represent the suction output.
- 6
Carry the canister by its handle or rig a strap to wear it over your shoulder for hands-free partying.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple and tied back in a nurse-style bun or ponytail. Makeup can be minimal, or you can add a playful touch like blue eyeshadow to match the wick.
PureWick for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as a nurse, a suction regulator wall outlet, or a canister.
- group
- A whole team of nurses carrying different medical supplies, with one person as the PureWick.
- kids
- Not recommended for kids due to the adult medical nature of the device.
- Plus size
- Use a flexible, stretchy light blue maxi dress or oversized blue fabric tube wrapped in stretchy white fishnet.
Tips
- If using liquid in your canister, make sure the lid is tightly sealed to prevent sticky yellow spills on the dance floor.
- Keep the tubing long enough so you can walk comfortably without pulling on the canister.
- Print out a realistic 'Suction Canister' label and tape it to your bucket for an authentic medical look.
PureWick costume FAQ
- What is a PureWick costume?
- It is a humorous, DIY Halloween costume that replicates a female external catheter, a common medical device used in hospitals.
- How do you make the blue wick part?
- You can wear a light blue dress or jumpsuit and wrap it in white fishnet fabric or white mesh to get the signature textured look.
- Is this costume appropriate for parties?
- It is highly popular and well-received in healthcare circles, nursing parties, and adult Halloween events where medical humor is appreciated.
Did you know? The PureWick device is affectionately referred to by many nurses as the 'blue banana' or 'cootie canoe' due to its distinct shape and color.