Shrimp Costume
Make a splash in a bright pink, segmented crustacean suit.
The shrimp costume is a hilarious, eye-catching choice for parties, seafood-themed events, or Halloween. Perfect for anyone who loves quirky animal outfits, this look centers around a bright pink or orange segmented body, a curved tail, and long antennae. Whether you choose a plush slip-on tunic or a DIY hoodie version, you are guaranteed to stand out.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Shrimp costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Shrimp costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Pink or orange shrimp tunic
A foam-backed velour bodysuit or slip-on tunic with a curved, segmented tail.
DIY: Use a pink oversized hoodie and sew stuffed felt segments down the back.
Pink long-sleeve shirt
A simple cotton crewneck to wear underneath the tunic for full color coverage.
DIY: Use any solid pink or orange shirt from your closet.
Pink leggings or pants
Form-fitting stretch pants in a matching shade of pink or orange.
DIY: Wear matching sweatpants or neutral jeans.
Antennae hood or headband
Two long, flexible pink feelers attached to a hood or headband.
DIY: Wrap pink pipe cleaners or wire around a headband and cap with small pink felt balls.
Shrimp legs
Small, soft fabric appendages attached to the front of the tunic or shirt.
DIY: Cut small leg shapes out of pink felt and fabric-glue them to your shirt.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Shrimp costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pink long-sleeve shirt and matching pink leggings as your base layer.
- 2
Slip into the shrimp tunic or jumpsuit, pulling it over your head and centering the segmented tail behind you.
- 3
If using a separate hood or headband, secure the antennae so they stand upright and forward.
- 4
Adjust the stuffed tail so it curves naturally without dragging excessively on the ground.
- 5
Put on simple pink, orange, or neutral slip-on shoes to complete the monochromatic look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair pulled back or tucked completely inside the shrimp hood. For makeup, add a touch of pink blush to your cheeks and optionally draw tiny black whiskers on your cheeks with eyeliner.
Shrimp for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a shrimp and a chef, or a shrimp and a bottle of cocktail sauce.
- group
- Go as a seafood platter with friends dressed as a lobster, a lemon wedge, and a crab.
- kids
- A plush, zippered shrimp bunting or hooded jumpsuit is perfect for toddlers and babies.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, open-bottom foam tunic offers a comfortable, flexible fit for all body types.
- pet
- A small hook-and-loop strap-on shrimp shell that sits on your dog's back.
Tips
- If the foam tail is flat from shipping, stuff it lightly with tissue paper or plastic bags to restore its curved shape.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the bright tunic will draw plenty of attention down to your feet.
- Keep your arms free by choosing a sleeveless tunic style that layers easily over your own clothes.
Shrimp costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY shrimp costume?
- Use a pink hoodie as a base, glue stuffed pink felt semi-circles down the back for the shell segments, and attach long pink pipe cleaners to the hood for antennae.
- What color should a shrimp costume be?
- A bright, cooked-shrimp pink or coral orange is the most recognizable color for this costume.
- Is a shrimp costume comfortable to wear?
- Yes, especially tunic styles, as they slip over regular clothes and leave your arms and legs completely free.
Did you know? Shrimp costumes frequently trend online due to viral social media videos of people performing everyday tasks while dressed as giant crustaceans.