Spices Costume
A flavorful, easy-to-make group costume that adds spice to any party.
The kitchen spices costume is a clever, pun-filled outfit choice that works incredibly well for solo dressers, couples, or large groups. Inspired by classic grocery store spice jars (like McCormick), this look transforms you into a giant container of oregano, paprika, cinnamon, or cumin. It is a lighthearted, comfortable, and highly customizable costume that relies on simple apparel and printed labels.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $15–40
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What you need for a Spices costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Spices costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Solid color t-shirt or dress
A plain crewneck t-shirt or t-shirt dress in a color representing your chosen spice (e.g., green for oregano, red for paprika, brown for cinnamon).
White poster board or printable sticker paper
Used to create the large, vintage-style spice brand label for the front of your shirt.
DIY: Draw the label by hand on white cardboard using colored markers.
Red chef apron
A classic kitchen apron worn over the shirt to mimic the iconic branding of popular spice makers.
Red top hat or beanie
A bright red headpiece to represent the classic red plastic shaker lid of a spice bottle.
DIY: Cover a clean, empty cardboard cylinder with red construction paper and attach it to a headband.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Spices costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Choose your spice identity (such as Paprika, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Cinnamon, or Cumin) and select a matching solid-colored shirt.
- 2
Design a large rectangular label on your computer featuring a classic spice brand border, the name of your spice in bold black letters, and a small illustration of the plant.
- 3
Print the label onto large adhesive sticker paper, or print it on standard paper and use heavy-duty double-sided tape to secure it to the center of your shirt.
- 4
Put on the solid-colored shirt and tie the red kitchen apron around your waist.
- 5
Place the red top hat or beanie on your head to complete the 'shaker lid' look.
- 6
Carry a small wooden spoon or whisk as a simple, thematic prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neat and pulled back, perhaps in a chef's hairnet or ponytail. Makeup can be clean and natural, or you can add a playful touch like dusting your cheeks with a bit of bronzer to match your spice's earthy tone.
Spices for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as a spice jar (e.g., Pepper) and the other dresses as a Salt shaker in a matching white outfit.
- group
- A 'Spice Girls' pun group where each member dresses as a different kitchen spice (Cinnamon, Paprika, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary) wearing matching red aprons.
- kids
- A simple t-shirt version with a printed felt label glued to the front and a red beanie.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, comfortable t-shirt dress or oversized tunic provides an excellent canvas for the large spice label.
- pet
- A small red pet bandana printed with a miniature 'Cayenne Pepper' label.
Tips
- Use high-quality sticker paper or fabric glue to ensure your printed label doesn't peel off the shirt during the night.
- If you are going as a group, coordinate your shirt colors beforehand so you have a colorful, diverse 'spice rack' lineup.
- Keep the outfit comfortable by pairing the t-shirt and apron with plain black pants or leggings and comfortable sneakers.
Spices costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY spice rack costume?
- You can wear a dark t-shirt, attach a lightweight wooden or cardboard shelf around your waist using straps, and place empty plastic spice bottles on it, or simply wear a bra over your shirt and tuck spice bottles into it for a funny pun.
- What are the best spices to choose for a group costume?
- Popular choices include Paprika (red shirt), Oregano (green shirt), Cinnamon (brown shirt), Turmeric (yellow shirt), and Garlic Powder (white shirt).
- What is the 'Spice Girls' costume pun?
- It is a play on the famous 90s pop group where instead of dressing as Posh or Sporty, a group of friends dresses up as literal kitchen spices like Basil, Thyme, and Sage.
Did you know? The 'Spice Girls' pun costume remains one of the most popular group costumes for teachers and office workers because it is highly recognizable, budget-friendly, and completely work-appropriate.