Snooki Costume
Bring the ultimate Jersey Shore drama with leopard print and a poof.
Recreate the iconic look of Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi from MTV's Jersey Shore. Perfect for 2000s throwback parties or Halloween, this costume is instantly recognizable by its bold animal prints and towering hair. The ensemble combines a tight leopard print dress, oversized sunglasses, and her signature bumped-up hairstyle.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–70
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What you need for a Snooki costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Snooki costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Leopard print dress
A short, tight, sleeveless bodycon dress in a classic brown and black leopard or cheetah print.
DIY: Use a leopard print tank top paired with a tight black mini skirt.
Hair bump insert
A plastic volume-insert tool to help structure and support the high hair poof.
DIY: Heavily tease the hair with a fine-tooth comb and secure with extra-strength hairspray.
Oversized sunglasses
Large, dark shield or aviator sunglasses, preferably with rhinestone embellishments on the frame.
DIY: Glue small craft rhinestones onto the temples of any cheap pair of black sunglasses.
Furry boots or leg warmers
Knee-high white faux-fur boots or fluffy leg warmers worn over black shoes.
DIY: Wrap white faux-fur fabric around your calves and secure with safety pins over comfortable flats.
Gold hoop earrings
Thin, oversized metallic gold hoop earrings.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Snooki costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the short, form-fitting leopard print dress.
- 2
Section off the front-top portion of your hair, place a volume insert underneath (or tease heavily), pull the hair back over it, and secure it with bobby pins to create the signature high 'poof'.
- 3
Apply a generous amount of bronzer or self-tanner to exposed skin for a sun-kissed Jersey Shore glow.
- 4
Put on the oversized sunglasses and large gold hoop earrings.
- 5
Slip on the furry faux-fur boots or pull the furry leg warmers over black heels or flats.
- 6
Carry a red plastic cup or a plush pickle as a fun, character-specific prop.
Makeup & hair
Tease the top section of your hair into a high, voluminous 'poof' secured with bobby pins and heavy-hold hairspray, leaving the rest long and straight. For makeup, apply heavy bronzer, dramatic black eyeliner, and pale pink or nude lip gloss.
Snooki for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as DJ Pauly D (with blowout hair) or Mike 'The Situation' (showing off abs).
- group
- Gather a crew to dress as the entire Jersey Shore cast, complete with fist-pumping poses.
- kids
- A mini leopard print dress and a small hair bow or mini poof makes for a funny throwback look.
- Plus size
- A stretchy leopard-print bodycon or wrap dress offers a comfortable, flattering, and authentic fit.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a tiny leopard print sweater.
Tips
- Use a plastic hair bump insert to keep the hair poof stable all night without excessive teasing damage.
- If you don't have furry boots, buy cheap white faux-fur leg warmers and wear them over comfortable black flats or heels.
- Carry a plush pickle or a red plastic cup as a fun, character-specific prop for photos.
Snooki costume FAQ
- How do you make the Snooki hair poof?
- Section the front-middle of your hair, tease the underside heavily with a comb, spray with extra-hold hairspray, smooth the top layer over, and pin it back with bobby pins.
- What are the essential accessories for a Snooki costume?
- You absolutely need oversized shield sunglasses, large hoop earrings, and furry white boots or leg warmers.
- What kind of dress does Snooki wear?
- Her most iconic look features a short, tight, sleeveless leopard or cheetah print dress.
Did you know? Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi's signature hair poof became such a pop culture phenomenon during Jersey Shore's peak that it sparked a massive national trend in the early 2010s.