How do you make a DIY Snoopy costume?

You can easily make one by wearing an all-white sweatsuit, pinning black felt ears to a white beanie, adding a black felt spot to your back, and wearing a red collar or ribbon around your neck.

What kind of collar does Snoopy wear?

Snoopy wears a simple, solid red collar around his neck, which can be recreated with a real dog collar, red ribbon, or red fabric strip.

How do you do Snoopy makeup?

Snoopy's makeup is incredibly simple: just use black face paint or a makeup pencil to paint a solid black circle on the tip of your nose.

Dress your dog as Woodstock with a small yellow bird headpiece to match your Snoopy look.

Skip the store: Use a white long-sleeve shirt and white pants from your closet. Cut ears from an old black t-shirt or black cardboard. Tie a strip of red felt or a red ribbon around your neck.

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Snoopy Costume

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Snoopy is the beloved, imaginative beagle from Charles M. Schulz's classic Peanuts comic strip. Fans love this costume for its nostalgic, family-friendly appeal and simple color scheme. The classic look consists of an all-white outfit, long floppy black ears, a red collar, and a black spot on the back.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $20–55

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White hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants
A matching set of comfortable white fleece sweats serves as the base of the dog body.
DIY: Use a white long-sleeve shirt and white pants from your closet.
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Black felt fabric
Used to cut out Snoopy's signature floppy ears and the round spot on his back.
DIY: Cut ears from an old black t-shirt or black cardboard.
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Red dog collar or scarf
A simple red collar or a strip of red fabric tied around the neck represents Snoopy's classic collar.
DIY: Tie a strip of red felt or a red ribbon around your neck.
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White beanie or headband
A plain white beanie or headband serves as the base to attach the black felt ears.
DIY: Attach the ears directly to the hood of your white sweatshirt using safety pins.
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Black face paint
Used to paint a round black circle on the tip of your nose.
DIY: Use a black eyeliner pencil to color the tip of your nose.
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White plush tail
A short, pointed white tail pinned to the back of the sweatpants.
DIY: Roll up white felt or a white sock, pin it to your pants, and color the tip black if desired.
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How to put it together

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Put on the white sweatshirt and matching white sweatpants.
2
Cut two long, oval-shaped floppy ears out of the black felt sheets.
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Safety pin or hot glue the black felt ears to the sides of the white beanie or the hood of your sweatshirt.
4
Cut a large circle out of the remaining black felt and pin it to the upper back of your sweatshirt to represent Snoopy's spot.
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Fasten the red dog collar or tie the red fabric strip comfortably around your neck.
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Attach the white plush tail to the back waistband of your sweatpants using a safety pin.
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Use black face paint or eyeliner to color the tip of your nose black.

Makeup & hair

Keep your hair completely tucked under the white beanie or sweatshirt hood. Paint the tip of your nose with a solid black circle to mimic a cartoon dog nose.

Snoopy for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with someone dressed as Charlie Brown in his yellow zig-zag shirt, or Woodstock in an all-yellow outfit.
group: Assemble the whole Peanuts gang, including Lucy, Linus, Sally, and Charlie Brown.
kids: An incredibly cozy option for kids using a white fleece one-piece pajama suit with attached ears.
Plus size: Sweatpants and oversized hoodies offer a highly comfortable, flexible, and inclusive fit for all body types.
pet: Dress your dog as Woodstock with a small yellow bird headpiece to match your Snoopy look.

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Snoopy costume dog: Dress your dog as Woodstock with a small yellow bird headpiece to match your Snoopy look.
Snoopy diy costume: Skip the store: Use a white long-sleeve shirt and white pants from your closet. Cut ears from an old black t-shirt or black cardboard. Tie a strip of red felt or a red ribbon around your neck.

Tips

Choose a thick fleece sweatsuit to stay warm during chilly outdoor Halloween events.
If using safety pins to attach the felt ears and back spot, double-check that they are secure and won't poke you.
Carry a red plastic dog bowl as a fun prop that can also double as a candy bucket.
Wear plain white sneakers to keep the clean, all-white cartoon aesthetic consistent from head to toe.

Snoopy costume FAQ

How do you make a DIY Snoopy costume?: You can easily make one by wearing an all-white sweatsuit, pinning black felt ears to a white beanie, adding a black felt spot to your back, and wearing a red collar or ribbon around your neck.
What kind of collar does Snoopy wear?: Snoopy wears a simple, solid red collar around his neck, which can be recreated with a real dog collar, red ribbon, or red fabric strip.
How do you do Snoopy makeup?: Snoopy's makeup is incredibly simple: just use black face paint or a makeup pencil to paint a solid black circle on the tip of your nose.

Did you know? Snoopy made his debut in the Peanuts comic strip on October 4, 1950, and was originally going to be named 'Sniffy' until Charles Schulz remembered his mother's suggestion.