The Flintstones Costume
Bring Bedrock to life with classic Stone Age style for everyone.
The Flintstones are the ultimate prehistoric cartoon family, making them a go-to choice for couples, families, and group costumes. This guide covers how to assemble the iconic looks of Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty. With their signature jagged-cut tunics, bright colors, and stone-age accessories, you'll be ready to scream 'Yabba-Dabba-Doo!' in no time.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–75
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What you need for a The Flintstones costume
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Fred's Orange Tunic
A bright orange sleeveless tunic featuring scattered black triangle spots and a jagged, zig-zag hemline.
DIY: Cut the sleeves and a jagged hem off an oversized orange t-shirt, then paint black triangles on it.
Fred's Blue Tie
An oversized, wide necktie in a solid, vibrant sky blue color.
DIY: Cut a tie shape out of bright blue felt or fabric and tie it loosely around your neck.
Wilma's White Dress
A white, one-shoulder sleeveless dress with a jagged, uneven hemline.
DIY: Cut one shoulder and a jagged hem off an oversized white t-shirt or basic white dress.
Wilma's Chunky Necklace
A collar-style necklace made of large, oversized white rock-like beads.
DIY: String painted styrofoam balls or large white craft beads onto a white cord.
Wilma's Orange Wig
A bright orange wig styled in a high, voluminous bun with a classic side-swept swoop.
DIY: Style your own hair with temporary orange hair spray and secure it into a high bun.
Caveman Club Prop
A lightweight plastic or inflatable brown caveman club with a textured wood-grain look.
DIY: Roll up brown packing paper or cardboard into a club shape and tape it secure.
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How to put it together
- 1
Choose your character: Decide whether you are going as Fred, Wilma, or coordinating as a group.
- 2
Prepare the garments: Ensure the orange tunic or white dress has the signature jagged, zig-zag cut along the bottom hem.
- 3
Add the patterns: For Fred, use black fabric paint or adhesive felt triangles to add spots to the orange tunic.
- 4
Style the neckwear: Tie Fred's oversized blue tie loosely around the neck, or slip on Wilma's chunky white rock necklace.
- 5
Put on the wig: Secure your hair under a wig cap and put on Wilma's styled orange wig, or style your natural hair.
- 6
Grab your props: Complete the Stone Age look by carrying a lightweight caveman club.
Makeup & hair
For Fred, keep hair dark and slightly messy, using temporary black hair spray if needed. For Wilma, style hair into a high, voluminous orange bun with a side-swept bang, and apply classic red lipstick.
The Flintstones for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Fred and Wilma, or Barney and Betty, for the ultimate classic cartoon couple.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, Pebbles, Bamm-Bamm, and even Dino.
- kids
- Dress toddlers as Pebbles with a bone in her hair, or Bamm-Bamm with a tiny club.
- Plus size
- The loose, oversized tunic cut of Fred and Barney is naturally comfortable and highly accommodating for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a purple dinosaur coat to play the role of Dino.
Tips
- Since the characters are barefoot, wear flesh-colored sandals or comfortable brown slip-ons for outdoor events.
- If making Fred's tunic, use adhesive black felt sheets for quick, mess-free triangle spots.
- Layer flesh-colored leggings or long-sleeve shirts underneath if celebrating in cold weather.
The Flintstones costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Fred Flintstone costume?
- Cut a jagged hem on an oversized orange t-shirt, paint or glue black felt triangles onto it, and tie a strip of blue fabric around your neck.
- What is Wilma Flintstone's necklace made of?
- Her necklace consists of large, oversized white spheres resembling rocks. You can make it using painted styrofoam balls threaded onto a string.
- What shoes should I wear with a Flintstones costume?
- To mimic the barefoot look safely, wear skin-toned sandals, simple brown flats, or caveman-style shoe covers.
Did you know? The Flintstones was the most financially successful and popular network animated franchise for three decades until The Simpsons debuted.