Ronald McDonald Costume
Bring fast-food nostalgia to life with this iconic red and yellow look.
Ronald McDonald is the world-famous clown mascot of the McDonald's fast-food franchise. A staple of pop culture since the 1960s, this costume is a popular choice for retro nostalgia, group themes, and Halloween. The signature look consists of a bright yellow jumpsuit, a red and white striped undershirt, a red afro wig, and oversized red clown shoes.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Ronald McDonald costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ronald McDonald costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Yellow jumpsuit
A bright yellow sleeveless jumpsuit or romper with a red zipper down the front and a red collar.
DIY: Use yellow overalls or a yellow utility suit and sew a red fabric collar onto it.
Striped long-sleeve shirt
A cotton crewneck shirt with horizontal red and white stripes.
Striped socks
Knee-high socks with matching red and white horizontal stripes.
Red clown wig
A bright red curly afro-style clown wig.
Clown shoes
Oversized bright red clown shoes with yellow laces.
DIY: Wear bright red high-top canvas sneakers and swap the laces for thick yellow ones.
White gloves
Simple, short white cotton parade gloves.
Face paint kit
Water-based face paint in white, red, and black.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Ronald McDonald costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red and white striped long-sleeve shirt and pull on the matching striped knee-high socks.
- 2
Step into the yellow jumpsuit, pull it up over the shirt, and zip it up to the collar.
- 3
Apply a smooth layer of white face paint over your entire face, leaving a wide circular area bare around your mouth.
- 4
Fill in the bare mouth area with bright red face paint, drawing a wide, exaggerated clown smile that extends past your cheeks.
- 5
Paint the tip of your nose with a solid red circle, and use black face paint to draw thin arches above your natural eyebrows.
- 6
Put on the curly red clown wig, adjusting it to sit securely on your head.
- 7
Slip on the white cotton gloves and step into your red shoes to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Apply a full base of white face paint, leaving a large area around the mouth for a wide, painted red smile. Paint the nose red, add black arches above the eyebrows, and top it off with a curly, bright red clown wig.
Ronald McDonald for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with the Hamburglar, Grimace, or Officer Big Mac for a classic McDonaldland duo.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as the full McDonaldland gang, including Grimace, Birdie the Early Bird, and the Hamburglar.
- kids
- A yellow toddler jumpsuit over a striped onesie makes a comfortable, adorable mini-Ronald.
- Plus size
- Look for loose-fitting yellow overalls or a yellow utility flight suit paired with a stretchy striped tee.
- pet
- A red wig headpiece and a small yellow dog shirt with a red 'M' logo.
Tips
- Use water-based face paint and set it with translucent powder so it doesn't smudge onto your white gloves.
- If oversized clown shoes are too hard to walk in, swap them for bright red canvas sneakers with yellow laces.
- Keep a pocket mirror handy to touch up the red smile after eating or drinking.
Ronald McDonald costume FAQ
- What are the main colors of a Ronald McDonald costume?
- The look is dominated by bright yellow and red, accented by white and red stripes on the sleeves and socks.
- How do I make a DIY Ronald McDonald costume?
- Start with a pair of yellow overalls or a yellow jumpsuit. Add a red and white striped long-sleeve shirt underneath, wear red and white striped socks, put on a red curly wig, and apply classic clown face paint.
- What kind of shoes should I wear?
- Authentic Ronald McDonald costumes use oversized red clown shoes with yellow laces, but standard red high-top sneakers work great for comfort.
Did you know? Ronald McDonald was originally created and portrayed by television personality Willard Scott in 1963.