The Amazing World of Gumball Costume
Bring Elmore's favorite blue cat to life with this simple look.
Dressing up as Gumball Watterson from Cartoon Network's hit show is a fantastic choice for animation fans who love a comfortable, recognizable look. This costume recreates the blue cat's signature outfit, featuring his classic cream sweater and grey trousers. It is perfect for solo cosplayers, couples, or groups looking to bring the Watterson family to life.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–55
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What you need for a The Amazing World of Gumball costume
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Cream Sweatshirt
A cream or tan crewneck sweatshirt with brown fabric paint applied to the collar and cuffs.
DIY: Use a plain cream sweatshirt and paint the collar and cuffs with brown fabric paint or sew on brown felt strips.
Grey Trousers
Classic straight-leg grey pants or comfortable grey sweatpants.
DIY: Any grey jeans or sweatpants from your closet will work perfectly.
Blue Cat Ears and Tail Set
A matching set of plush light blue cat ears on a headband and a pin-on blue tail.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of blue felt, glue them to a headband, and use a stuffed blue knee sock for the tail.
Blue Face Paint
Water-based light blue face paint to cover the face, neck, and hands.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the grey trousers.
- 2
Wear the cream sweatshirt. If DIYing, ensure the brown painted collar and cuffs are fully dry before wearing.
- 3
Apply light blue face paint evenly across your face and neck, leaving a small circle around your mouth bare if you want to mimic the cartoon style.
- 4
Use black eyeliner or face paint to draw a small nose and three whiskers on each cheek.
- 5
Place the blue cat ears headband on your head and pin the blue tail to the back of your trousers.
Makeup & hair
Apply light blue face paint to your face and neck. Use black eyeliner to draw a small nose and three whiskers on each cheek, and optionally use white face paint around your mouth to match Gumball's muzzle.
The Amazing World of Gumball for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Darwin Watterson by wearing an orange hoodie, green sneakers, and orange face paint.
- group
- Assemble the Watterson family with Gumball, Darwin, Anais (pink rabbit), Nicole, and Richard.
- kids
- Use a cozy blue fleece onesie under the cream sweater and grey pants for a warm, kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Opt for an oversized cream crewneck sweatshirt and comfortable elastic-waist grey sweatpants for a relaxed fit.
- pet
- Dress a cat or small dog in a miniature cream-colored sweater.
Tips
- If you cannot find a cream sweater with brown trim, use brown fabric paint or felt to add the collar and cuffs yourself.
- Keep a damp cloth handy to clean up any blue face paint smudges throughout the night.
- Wear blue gloves if you want to avoid painting your hands.
The Amazing World of Gumball costume FAQ
- What does Gumball Watterson wear?
- Gumball wears a cream-colored long-sleeve sweater with a brown collar and cuffs, paired with medium-grey trousers.
- How do you make a DIY Gumball costume?
- Get a plain cream sweatshirt, paint the collar and cuffs brown with fabric paint, wear grey pants, and add blue cat ears, a tail, and blue face paint.
- Who can I pair this costume with for a couples look?
- The most popular pairing is Gumball and his adoptive brother/best friend Darwin Watterson, who wears orange with green sneakers.
Did you know? Despite being a 2D animated character, Gumball's world features a unique mix of 2D animation, 3D CGI, puppetry, and real-world live-action backgrounds.