Scuba Steve Costume
Scuba Steve damn you! Dress up as the iconic Big Daddy action figure.
Scuba Steve is the beloved, fictional deep-sea action figure from the 1999 Adam Sandler comedy film Big Daddy. This bright, nostalgic costume is a massive hit for fans of '90s comedies and is instantly recognizable by its vibrant primary colors. The look consists of a yellow and red diving suit, matching yellow gear, and classic swim goggles.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–80
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What you need for a Scuba Steve costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Scuba Steve costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Yellow and red wetsuit or jumpsuit
A bright yellow long-sleeve jumpsuit or fitted rash guard and leggings combo with red panels on the sides of the torso and inner arms.
DIY: Use a solid yellow long-sleeve shirt and leggings, then fabric paint or sew red felt panels down the sides.
Yellow swim flippers
Bright yellow plastic swim flippers or fabric shoe covers shaped like flippers.
DIY: Cut flipper shapes out of yellow foam sheets and strap them over your regular shoes.
Yellow beanie
A snug, bright yellow knit beanie or neoprene dive hood to cover the hair.
Black swim goggles
Classic black frame swim goggles or a snorkel mask worn over the forehead or eyes.
Yellow gloves
Bright yellow dishwashing gloves or yellow neoprene diving gloves.
DIY Oxygen Tank
A yellow cylinder backpack representing a scuba oxygen tank.
DIY: Paint two empty 2-liter soda bottles bright yellow, tape them together with black duct tape, and attach black webbing straps.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Scuba Steve costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the yellow and red jumpsuit or the matching yellow top and bottom base layer.
- 2
Pull on the bright yellow knit beanie, ensuring it covers your hair completely.
- 3
Slip the black swim goggles over the beanie, resting them on your forehead or over your eyes.
- 4
Put on the yellow gloves, tucking the sleeves of the jumpsuit into the glove cuffs.
- 5
Strap the DIY yellow oxygen tanks onto your back using the black shoulder straps.
- 6
Put on your shoes and slip the yellow flippers or foam flipper covers over them before walking into the party.
Makeup & hair
No complex makeup is required. Hide all hair completely under the yellow knit beanie to match the molded plastic hair of the action figure.
Scuba Steve for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Sonny Koufax wearing a flannel shirt, backwards cap, and carrying a delivery box.
- group
- Go as a group with Julian (Frankenstein in his cape and sunglasses) and Sonny.
- kids
- A yellow and red rash guard set with lightweight foam flippers makes a comfortable, kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Use a highly stretchable yellow compression set and add red fabric paint for a comfortable, custom fit.
- pet
- A yellow dog raincoat with tiny red felt side panels and a miniature yellow hat.
Tips
- Flippers can be very difficult to walk in. Wear yellow foam covers over sneakers instead of real plastic swim fins for safety.
- If using rubber dishwashing gloves, sprinkle a little baby powder inside so your hands don't sweat during the night.
- Keep the goggles on your forehead rather than over your eyes so they don't fog up while socializing.
Scuba Steve costume FAQ
- What does Scuba Steve wear?
- Scuba Steve wears a bright yellow wetsuit with red side panels, yellow boots/flippers, yellow gloves, a yellow hood or beanie, black goggles, and a yellow oxygen tank on his back.
- How do you make a DIY Scuba Steve tank?
- You can easily make the oxygen tank by spray-painting two large plastic soda bottles bright yellow, taping them together with black tape, and hot-gluing black elastic straps to wear it like a backpack.
- Is Scuba Steve from a real movie?
- Yes, Scuba Steve is a fictional action figure created for the 1999 Adam Sandler comedy film 'Big Daddy'.
Did you know? The Scuba Steve character was inspired by a real-world childhood toy owned by Adam Sandler called 'Diver Dan'.