Squid Costume
Bring the deep sea to life with tentacles and vibrant colors.
The squid costume is a classic, whimsical choice for ocean lovers, school plays, and Halloween. Whether you opt for a hilarious inflatable suit or a cozy fabric tunic with dangling tentacles, this look is guaranteed to stand out. It is a fun, comfortable, and highly visual outfit that works perfectly for all ages.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Squid costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Squid costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Plush squid hood
A bright purple, pink, or blue plush hood shaped like a squid head, featuring large cartoon eyes and dangling front tentacles.
DIY: Glue large felt eyes onto a matching colored beanie and attach fabric strips to the sides.
Matching bodysuit or onesie
A solid-colored fleece onesie or long-sleeve bodysuit that matches the color of your squid hood.
DIY: Use a plain purple sweatshirt and matching sweatpants from your closet.
Fabric tentacles
Stuffed fabric tubes in a matching color that drape down from the waist or shoulders.
DIY: Stuff long purple socks with fiberfill and safety-pin them around your waist belt.
Suction cup details
Small, circular felt cutouts in a contrasting color like white or light pink to mimic suction cups.
DIY: Cut circles out of white felt and fabric-glue them along the underside of the tentacles.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Squid costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the base solid-colored jumpsuit, onesie, or matching sweats.
- 2
If DIYing, glue the white felt circles along one side of each fabric tentacle to create the suction cups.
- 3
Attach the tentacles to a belt around your waist, or safety-pin them directly to the sides of your top.
- 4
Put on the plush squid hood, ensuring the large cartoon eyes sit right above your forehead.
- 5
Adjust the dangling hood tentacles so they drape naturally over your chest and shoulders.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup simple with blue or purple face paint accents around the eyes, or go clean-faced. Tuck your hair completely into the plush squid hood to keep the focus on the costume.
Squid for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a giant squid and a deep-sea diver in a vintage brass helmet.
- group
- Create an under-the-sea squad with a jellyfish, an octopus, a shark, and a squid.
- kids
- A simple slip-on felt tunic with built-in arm tentacles is lightweight and easy for trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- An inflatable squid suit or a loose-fitting oversized fleece onesie offers a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- A lightweight purple dog harness with soft fabric tentacles attached to the sides.
Tips
- If wearing a plush hood, secure it with bobby pins so it does not slip when you tilt your head.
- For outdoor events, choose a fleece onesie base to stay warm, or use a lightweight t-shirt for indoor parties.
- Inflatable versions need fresh batteries; keep a spare pack of AAs in your pocket just in case.
Squid costume FAQ
- How do I make DIY squid tentacles?
- Stuff long colorful socks or fabric tubes with polyester fiberfill, then sew or glue felt circles on one side for suction cups.
- Is an inflatable squid costume easy to walk in?
- Yes, but the wide tentacles can bump into things, so navigate tight spaces and crowds carefully.
- What color should a squid costume be?
- Bright purple, deep blue, or vibrant pink are the most popular and recognizable colors for a cartoonish squid look.
Did you know? Giant squids have eyes the size of basketballs, which helps them see in the pitch-black depths of the ocean.