Tails Costume
Fly high as Sonic's brilliant, twin-tailed sidekick in bright yellow.
Miles "Tails" Prower is the beloved, two-tailed fox sidekick from Sega's iconic Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. A popular choice for gamers of all ages, this costume is instantly recognizable by its bright yellow-orange color palette, white gloves, and signature twin tails. The look is typically styled as a cozy hooded jumpsuit or a coordinated top-and-pants set with plush accessories.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Tails costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Tails costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Yellow-orange jumpsuit or sweat suit
A bright yellow-orange hooded jumpsuit or matching fleece hoodie and sweatpants set.
DIY: Use a plain yellow-orange hoodie and matching sweatpants.
White belly patch
A large, oval-shaped patch of white felt or fleece attached to the center chest.
DIY: Cut an oval from a white felt sheet or an old white t-shirt and safety pin or fabric glue it to the chest.
Plush twin tails
Two matching yellow-orange plush fox tails with white tips, secured to a belt or the back of the pants.
DIY: Sew two simple tail shapes from yellow fleece, stuff with polyester fiberfill, fabric-paint the tips white, and safety pin them to your waistband.
White gloves
Oversized, cartoon-style white gloves, typically made of cotton or fleece.
DIY: Use plain white winter knit gloves.
Red and white shoe covers
Red sneakers or shoe covers with a thick white stripe across the top and white cuffs.
DIY: Wrap white duct tape across the midsection of a pair of red canvas sneakers.
Fox ears and headpiece
Yellow-orange triangular fox ears with white inner lining, attached to a headband or the hood.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of yellow and white felt and glue them directly to the hood of your sweatshirt.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Tails costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the yellow-orange jumpsuit or matching sweat suit base.
- 2
Attach the white felt oval patch to the front chest area using fabric glue, double-sided tape, or safety pins.
- 3
Secure the twin plush tails to your lower back using a belt hidden under the shirt, or pin them securely to the waistband of the pants.
- 4
Put on the white cartoon gloves.
- 5
Slip on the red sneakers or pull the red-and-white shoe covers over your regular shoes.
- 6
Pull up the hood with attached ears, or put on the yellow fox ears headband, pulling a few tufts of hair forward to mimic Tails' bangs.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple or wear a yellow wig with three distinct bangs pointed forward. For makeup, use face paint to draw a small black fox nose and optional white muzzle detailing around the mouth.
Tails for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Sonic the Hedgehog or Knuckles for the ultimate gaming duo.
- group
- Form the classic Team Sonic with Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose.
- kids
- Very popular as a cozy, one-piece fleece jumpsuit with an attached hood and tails.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting yellow-orange fleece sweat suit provides a comfortable, warm, and highly adjustable fit.
- pet
- A simple yellow dog hoodie with two small plush tails attached to the back.
Tips
- To keep the twin tails from dragging, use clear fishing line attached from the tails to your waistband or shoulders to hold them upright.
- Choose a fleece jumpsuit if you are trick-or-treating in cold weather, as it naturally keeps you warm.
- For the best photos, pose mid-spin or slightly crouched to show off both tails behind you.
Tails costume FAQ
- How do you make the two tails stay up?
- Stuff the tails with lightweight polyester fiberfill and insert a wire hanger armature inside them, then secure the wire base to a sturdy belt worn under your clothes.
- Is Tails a boy or a girl?
- Tails (Miles Prower) is canonically a male character in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
- What color is Tails' fur?
- Tails is officially a bright yellow-orange (sometimes depicted as amber or golden yellow) with white accents on his chest, muzzle, and tail tips.
Did you know? Tails' real name, Miles Prower, is a clever pun on 'miles per hour,' fitting perfectly into the speed-themed Sonic universe.