Stuart Little Costume
Dress up as everyone's favorite adventurous, well-dressed white mouse.
Stuart Little is the charming, adventurous white mouse from E.B. White's classic novel and the beloved 1999 film adaptation. People choose this costume for its nostalgic, wholesome appeal and its incredibly comfortable, everyday pieces. The look consists of a bright red sweater, blue jeans, white sneakers, and classic white mouse ears.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Stuart Little costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Stuart Little costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White mouse ears headband
Plush white felt or faux-fur mouse ears attached to a white headband.
DIY: Cut circles out of white felt, line the centers with pink felt, and fabric-glue them to a plain white headband.
Red crewneck sweater
A bright red, long-sleeve knit sweater or sweatshirt in a classic fit.
DIY: Use any solid red long-sleeve shirt or sweatshirt from your closet.
Blue jeans
Classic straight-leg or slim-fit blue denim jeans.
DIY: Use a pair of standard blue jeans you already own.
White sneakers
Simple, clean low-top white canvas or leather sneakers.
DIY: Any clean white athletic shoes will work.
White mouse tail
A long, bendable plush white costume tail that attaches with a safety pin.
DIY: Wrap white felt or yarn around a flexible wire hanger and pin it to your waist.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Stuart Little costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the classic blue jeans and the bright red crewneck sweater.
- 2
Lace up a pair of clean white sneakers.
- 3
Secure the white plush mouse tail to the back waistband of your jeans using a safety pin.
- 4
Place the white mouse ears headband securely on your head, positioning it just behind your hairline.
- 5
Use face paint or makeup to add the finishing mouse details to your face.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple or slicked back under the headband. Use pink face paint to color the tip of your nose, and draw three thin black whisker lines on each cheek using an eyeliner pencil.
Stuart Little for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Margalo the bird or Snowbell the white cat.
- group
- Create a group theme with George Little, Eleanor Little, Frederick Little, and Snowbell.
- kids
- An adorable option for kids using a red toddler sweatshirt and a cozy white fleece hood with ears.
- Plus size
- Opt for a relaxed-fit red fleece sweatshirt and comfortable stretch denim jeans.
- pet
- Dress a small white dog or cat in a tiny red knit sweater.
Tips
- This costume is highly practical for cold weather, as the sweater and jeans will keep you warm outdoors.
- Carry a small toy red convertible sports car as a fun, character-specific prop.
- If you prefer not to use face paint, you can draw whiskers on a protective face mask instead.
Stuart Little costume FAQ
- What does Stuart Little wear?
- Stuart Little's most iconic outfit is a bright red long-sleeve sweater, blue jeans, and white sneakers, paired with his white mouse ears and tail.
- How do you make a DIY Stuart Little costume?
- You can easily assemble this costume using everyday clothes: a red sweater, blue jeans, and white sneakers. Just add a white mouse ears headband and a pin-on white tail.
- What props can I use for a Stuart Little costume?
- A small red toy sports car or a tiny sailboat makes the perfect prop, referencing his famous racing scenes from the movies.
Did you know? In the 1999 film, Stuart Little's miniature wardrobe was fully designed by lead costume designer Joseph Porro, who crafted tiny, realistic versions of classic American sportswear.