Strawberry Costume
A sweet, vibrant, and easy-to-wear fruit costume for any occasion.
The strawberry is a classic, universally recognized fruit costume choice beloved for its bright colors and playful aesthetic. Whether you are dressing up for Halloween, a school play, or a themed party, this look is incredibly easy to put together using a red base and simple green accents. The final outfit is cheerful, comfortable, and highly customizable for all ages.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a Strawberry costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Strawberry costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Red dress or oversized t-shirt
A solid, bright red cotton t-shirt, tunic, or simple A-line dress to serve as the body of the strawberry.
DIY: Use an oversized red t-shirt you already own.
Yellow or white felt sheets
Adhesive-backed felt sheets cut into small teardrop shapes to mimic strawberry seeds.
DIY: Cut seeds out of yellow construction paper and attach with safety pins or fabric tape.
Green felt or cardstock
Stiff green felt or heavy cardstock cut into pointed leaf shapes to create the strawberry stem and collar.
DIY: Cut leaf shapes out of green construction paper.
Headband
A plain plastic or fabric headband to anchor the green felt stem.
DIY: Attach the stem to a hair clip or bobby pins instead.
Green tights or leggings
Solid green leggings or tights to complete the plant aesthetic.
DIY: Wear simple black leggings or jeans instead.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Strawberry costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red dress or oversized red t-shirt as your main base layer.
- 2
Cut several dozen small teardrop shapes (about 1 to 2 inches long) from the yellow or white adhesive felt.
- 3
Peel and stick the felt 'seeds' evenly across the front and back of the red garment.
- 4
Cut a large, star-like collar shape with pointed leaves from the green felt to drape over your shoulders, securing it with fabric tape.
- 5
Roll a piece of green felt into a tight cylinder to create a 3-inch stem, then glue it to the center of a small green felt circle.
- 6
Attach the green stem and circle to the top of the headband using hot glue or safety pins, then place the headband on your head.
- 7
Complete the outfit by putting on the green tights or leggings.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple, either down or in low pigtails so the headband stem sits prominently on top. For makeup, opt for bright red lipstick and a touch of pink blush on the cheeks to match the berry theme.
Strawberry for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a banana, grape, or pineapple for a fun 'fruit salad' duo.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as a full fruit basket, including watermelons, oranges, and blueberries.
- kids
- Use a plush red bubble romper with a green leaf hood for an adorable toddler or baby look.
- Plus size
- An oversized red tunic or a flowy red swing dress provides a comfortable, breezy fit that easily accommodates felt seeds.
- pet
- A simple red dog sweater adorned with yellow felt dots and a small green felt collar.
Tips
- If you are using a regular t-shirt, buy it 1-2 sizes larger to give it a rounder, more fruit-like shape.
- Use adhesive-backed felt for the seeds so you can easily peel them off and reuse the red shirt later.
- For outdoor events in cold weather, layer a green long-sleeve shirt underneath the red dress.
Strawberry costume FAQ
- How do you make a strawberry costume out of felt?
- You can cut a simple sandwich-board style poncho out of large red felt sheets, glue yellow felt teardrops on the front, and add a green felt collar at the neck.
- What do you wear under a strawberry costume?
- Green leggings, tights, or long-sleeve shirts work best to mimic the stem and leaves, but plain black or denim also works well.
- Is this costume suitable for warm weather?
- Yes, if you use a lightweight red t-shirt or tank dress, it is highly breathable and perfect for warm outdoor events.
Did you know? Botanically speaking, a strawberry is not actually a berry; it is an aggregate accessory fruit, and those little 'seeds' on the outside are actually individual fruits called achenes.