Soap Costume
Scrub up nicely in a fun, bubbly, and easy-to-wear costume.
The Bar of Soap costume is a classic, lighthearted choice that brings clean humor to any Halloween party. It is incredibly popular as a couples or best-friends pairing when matched with a loofah. The look typically consists of a rectangular white or pastel blue sandwich-board style tunic, often adorned with clear balloon "bubbles" and a shower cap.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–50
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What you need for a Soap costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Soap costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White or pastel blue tunic
A rectangular sandwich-board style foam tunic or a large oversized t-shirt decorated to look like a bar of soap.
DIY: Cut two large rectangles of white foam board, write 'SOAP' on the front in blue fabric paint, and connect them over your shoulders with white ribbon straps.
Clear balloons
Small, clear latex balloons inflated to different sizes to mimic soap bubbles.
DIY: Safety-pin the tied ends of inflated clear balloons to your tunic or shoulders.
Shower cap
A colorful, ruffled plastic shower cap worn on the head to complete the bath-time theme.
White base clothes
A plain white long-sleeve shirt and white pants or leggings to wear underneath the soap body.
DIY: Use any solid light-colored clothing you already own.
Bath loofah or sponge
A handheld mesh loofah or large yellow sponge carried as a prop.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Soap costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your solid white base layers (long-sleeve shirt and pants).
- 2
Slip the rectangular soap tunic over your head, ensuring it hangs evenly at your front and back.
- 3
Inflate 5 to 10 small clear balloons to act as soap bubbles.
- 4
Carefully safety-pin the knotted ends of the balloons to the shoulders and front of the soap tunic.
- 5
Put on the ruffled shower cap, tucking in most of your hair.
- 6
Carry a large mesh loofah or bath sponge as your main prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and fresh-faced. Tuck your hair completely inside the shower cap to emphasize the bath-ready look.
Soap for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as a colorful mesh loofah made from layered tulle.
- group
- Add members dressed as a rubber duck, a bath towel, and a bottle of shampoo.
- kids
- A smaller foam board sandwich-board tunic with a mini shower cap and a few bubble balloons.
- Plus size
- Use an oversized pastel blue or white t-shirt stuffed with batting for a rounded soap-bar shape.
- pet
- A small white dog sweater with a few clear balloons attached to the back.
Tips
- Be careful walking through doorways and tight spaces if your soap tunic is wide.
- Bring a few extra clear balloons and safety pins in case some pop during the night.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the rest of the outfit is very lightweight and easy to stand in.
Soap costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY soap costume?
- You can make one easily by cutting two large rectangles of white foam board, painting the word 'SOAP' on the front, and attaching them together with shoulder straps made of white ribbon.
- What is the best couples costume to pair with soap?
- The absolute classic pairing is a bath loofah, which can be made by sewing ruffled netting or tulle onto a matching t-shirt.
- How do you attach the bubble balloons?
- Inflate small clear balloons, tie them off, and use safety pins through the knot of the balloon to secure them to the fabric of your tunic.
Did you know? The soap and loofah pairing consistently ranks as one of the most popular DIY couples costumes because it is incredibly cheap to make using basic craft store tulle and foam board.