The Price Is Right Costume
Come on down in a DIY game show contestant costume!
The Price Is Right contestant costume is a beloved choice for groups, couples, or solo retro fans who love high-energy game shows. This look captures the excitement of being called down to Contestant's Row, complete with the signature yellow name tag and a colorful bidding podium. It is incredibly easy to customize, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to bring nostalgic smiles.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a The Price Is Right costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete The Price Is Right costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Bright solid-colored t-shirt
A vibrant red, blue, yellow, or green crewneck t-shirt to serve as your contestant base.
DIY: Use any bright, solid-colored t-shirt you already own.
Custom yellow name tag
The iconic oversized yellow price tag sticker with your name written in bold black marker.
DIY: Cut a price tag shape out of yellow construction paper or poster board, write your name in black marker, and pin or tape it to your shirt.
DIY Bidding Podium
A rectangular piece of colored poster board representing the Contestant's Row podium, featuring a digital-style price bid.
DIY: Cut a piece of cardboard or poster board into a rectangle, paint it to match your shirt, draw a black digital display screen, and write a bid like '$1' or '$999' in white or yellow.
Skinny microphone
A long, thin vintage-style microphone with a grey foam windscreen.
DIY: Attach a small grey foam ball or painted crumpled paper to the end of a thin black plastic rod or wooden dowel.
Ribbon or strap for podium
A simple black ribbon or webbing strap to hang the lightweight poster board podium around your neck.
DIY: Use any spare black ribbon, yarn, or an old camera strap.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made The Price Is Right costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
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Put on your bright, solid-colored t-shirt and comfortable pants or jeans.
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Write your first name in large, bold black capital letters on the yellow price tag sticker.
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Peel and stick the yellow name tag onto the upper left chest of your t-shirt.
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Construct your lightweight poster board podium, drawing a black rectangle for the screen and writing your bid in bright numbers.
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Attach a black ribbon to the back of the podium so it hangs comfortably at waist level like a wearable sign.
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Carry your thin vintage microphone prop and practice your most ecstatic, high-energy 'just won a car' facial expressions.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neat, casual, and styled in a classic, friendly everyday look. Makeup should be bright, clean, and camera-ready with a wide, enthusiastic smile.
The Price Is Right for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as a contestant while the other wears a sharp grey suit with a microphone as the legendary game show host.
- group
- Four friends dress as contestants in red, blue, yellow, and green shirts, each with their own podium showing different competitive bids.
- kids
- A miniature version using a bright t-shirt, a small yellow name tag, and a lightweight cardboard podium that won't weigh them down.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, comfortable cotton t-shirt in a bright primary color works perfectly for all body types.
- pet
- A yellow felt 'price tag' collar attachment with the pet's name written on it.
Tips
- Keep the wearable podium lightweight by using foam core or thin poster board so it is comfortable to wear all night.
- Wear comfortable sneakers because a true contestant needs to be ready to jump up and down with excitement.
- For group photos, line up in a row and strike classic bidding poses with your hands resting on your 'podiums'.
- Write a funny or strategic bid on your podium, like '$1' or '$1,200', to spark conversations.
The Price Is Right costume FAQ
- What do you need for a DIY Price Is Right contestant costume?
- You only need a bright solid-colored t-shirt, a yellow price-tag-shaped name tag, a thin toy microphone, and a piece of poster board decorated to look like a bidding podium.
- How do you make the name tag?
- Cut a classic price tag shape out of yellow poster board or cardstock, draw a thin red border around the edge, and write your name in bold black marker.
- Is this a good group costume?
- Yes, it is one of the best group costumes. Four people can dress as the four contestants on Contestant's Row, each wearing a different color (red, blue, yellow, green) with different bids.
Did you know? The iconic yellow name tags worn by contestants are actually handmade by the show's production staff before every taping to ensure they pop on television screens.