Quico Costume
Channel your inner spoiled kid with Quico's iconic colorful sailor look.
Quico is the beloved, spoiled neighbor kid from the classic Mexican sitcom El Chavo del Ocho. Instantly recognizable by his unique black sailor suit and colorful propeller hat, he is a favorite choice for nostalgic TV fans. This costume is easy to put together using simple garments and a few key accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Quico costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Quico costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black sailor shirt
A black long-sleeve shirt featuring a wide white sailor collar with red trim and a matching red bowtie.
DIY: Take a plain black long-sleeve shirt and fabric-glue a white felt collar and a red ribbon bowtie to the neckline.
Black shorts
Simple black polyester or cotton shorts that sit just above the knee.
DIY: Use any pair of black dress shorts or cut down an old pair of black trousers.
Propeller beanie hat
A multi-colored panel cap (usually red, yellow, and blue) with a plastic propeller spinner on top.
DIY: Attach a small plastic toy propeller to the top of a colorful paneled baseball cap.
Yellow knee-high socks
Bright yellow athletic or dress socks pulled up to the knees.
DIY: Use plain white tube socks and dye them bright yellow with fabric dye.
White sneakers
Clean, classic white canvas sneakers or low-top tennis shoes.
Colorful beach ball
A large, multi-colored inflatable beach ball to use as his signature toy.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Quico costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black sailor shirt, ensuring the white collar is laid flat over the shoulders.
- 2
Fasten the red bowtie securely at the center of the collar.
- 3
Put on the matching black shorts.
- 4
Pull the bright yellow socks all the way up to your knees.
- 5
Lace up your white canvas sneakers.
- 6
Place the multi-colored propeller beanie hat straight on your head.
- 7
Carry the inflated colorful beach ball under your arm to complete the character's look.
Makeup & hair
Quico has short, neat dark hair tucked under his hat. For his signature look, practice puffing out your cheeks and holding a spoiled, pouty expression for photos.
Quico for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with El Chavo (in his striped shirt and suspenders) or Doña Florinda (in a floral apron and hair rollers).
- group
- Gather a full vecindad group with El Chavo, La Chilindrina, Don Ramón, and Doña Florinda.
- kids
- A kids' version is highly popular; use a smaller black sailor suit and a mini propeller beanie.
- Plus size
- Choose a loose-fitting black polyester sailor top and comfortable elastic-waist black shorts for an easy fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small black sailor collar and a tiny multi-colored hat.
Tips
- Keep your cheeks puffed out in photos to instantly sell the character's famous crying pose.
- The propeller hat is the most crucial identifier; make sure the spinner spins freely.
- If you are attending an outdoor event, wear lightweight black shorts to stay cool while wearing the long-sleeve shirt.
Quico costume FAQ
- What kind of hat does Quico wear?
- Quico wears a colorful, multi-paneled propeller beanie hat (often called a helicopter cap) in shades of blue, yellow, and red.
- Why does Quico wear a sailor suit?
- He wears a sailor suit to honor his late father, who was a naval sailor and lost his life at sea.
- How do I make a DIY Quico costume?
- You can easily DIY this by attaching a white felt sailor collar with red trim to a basic black long-sleeve shirt, pairing it with black shorts, yellow socks, and a propeller hat.
Did you know? Quico's full name in the show is Federico Bardfield Matalascayando Corcuera, and his signature sailor outfit was chosen to emulate his late father's naval profession.