Squidward Tentacles Costume
Embrace your inner cynical clarinet player with this classic Bikini Bottom look.
Squidward Tentacles is the famously sarcastic, art-loving neighbor from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants. He is a popular costume choice for fans who love his deadpan humor and relatable misery. His signature look consists of a simple brown collared shirt, light blue-green skin, and his distinctive bulbous head and extra tentacles.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Squidward Tentacles costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Squidward Tentacles costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown polo shirt
A classic short-sleeved brown collared polo shirt, just like the one Squidward wears.
DIY: Use a plain brown t-shirt and cut a small V-neck collar into it.
Light blue-green morph suit or base layer
A solid seafoam green or light turquoise long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings to mimic his skin tone.
DIY: Wear a light teal long-sleeve shirt and matching sweatpants.
Squidward mask or headpiece
A molded foam mask or a large fabric hood featuring Squidward's long nose, half-lidded yellow eyes, and bald head.
DIY: Use light blue-green felt to construct a hood with a stuffed fabric tube for the long nose, and paint yellow eyes on top.
Extra foam tentacles
Two extra stuffed fabric tubes in matching seafoam green, attached to the waist to create his four-legged look.
DIY: Stuff two pairs of light teal knee-high socks with batting and pin them to your waistband.
Clarinet prop
A toy clarinet or a black plastic recorder to represent his beloved instrument, Clarry.
DIY: Paint a cardboard paper towel roll black and draw silver keys on it.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Squidward Tentacles costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue-green morph suit, or the matching teal long-sleeve shirt and pants as your base skin layer.
- 2
Slip the brown short-sleeved polo shirt over the teal base layer.
- 3
Secure the two extra stuffed teal tentacles to your waistband so they hang down alongside your legs, creating the illusion of four lower limbs.
- 4
Put on the Squidward mask or custom fabric headpiece, ensuring the long nose is centered and you can see clearly.
- 5
Carry your toy clarinet prop to complete the cynical musician persona.
Makeup & hair
If not using a full mask, apply light blue-green face paint to your face and neck, use yellow and red face paint to draw his large, tired eyes over your eyelids, and wear a bald cap painted to match.
Squidward Tentacles for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as SpongeBob SquarePants or Patrick Star for a classic, clashing duo.
- group
- Form a Bikini Bottom group with SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy Cheeks, and Mr. Krabs.
- kids
- Use a simple teal hoodie with felt eyes glued to the hood and a brown t-shirt layered over it.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting brown polo shirt paired with comfortable teal sweatpants works perfectly for this look.
- pet
- A small brown collar shirt for a dog, paired with a soft plush teal headpiece.
Tips
- Keep your expression deadpan and unamused in photos to stay perfectly in character.
- Ensure the extra tentacles are pinned securely so they do not trip you while walking.
- If using face paint instead of a mask, use a setting spray so the green makeup doesn't rub off on your brown collar.
Squidward Tentacles costume FAQ
- What color is Squidward's skin?
- Squidward's skin is a light blue-green or pale turquoise color, often described as seafoam green.
- How do you make Squidward's tentacles for a DIY costume?
- You can stuff light teal socks or fabric tubes with polyester fiberfill and pin them to a belt or waistband so they dangle next to your legs.
- What instrument does Squidward play?
- Squidward plays the clarinet, which makes a perfect and easy-to-carry prop for this costume.
Did you know? Despite his name containing 'squid', creator Stephen Hillenburg revealed that Squidward is actually an octopus, designed with six limbs instead of eight simply because it was easier to animate.