The Wiggles Costume
Bright skivvies, black pants, and endless energy for a classic group look.
Dressing up as The Wiggles is a beloved choice for families, nostalgic adults, and kids alike. This iconic Australian children's music group is instantly recognizable by their bright, solid-colored shirts (skivvies) paired with simple black pants. It is one of the easiest, most comfortable, and most cheerful group costumes you can assemble.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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What you need for a The Wiggles costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete The Wiggles costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Colored Skivvy or Turtleneck
A solid-colored long-sleeve turtleneck or mock-neck shirt in Red, Yellow, Blue, or Purple.
DIY: Use a plain crewneck sweatshirt or long-sleeve t-shirt in the correct color.
Wiggles Logo Badge
The classic circular Wiggles logo pinned or ironed onto the left chest of the shirt.
DIY: Print the logo on cardstock or felt, cut it out, and attach it with a safety pin or fabric glue.
Black Pants
Plain black trousers, jeans, or leggings with a comfortable fit.
DIY: Use any plain black pants or sweatpants already in your closet.
Black Belt with Silver Buckle
A simple black belt to break up the shirt and pants, featuring a classic silver buckle.
Black Shoes
Comfortable black sneakers or boots, perfect for dancing and jumping around.
DIY: Any dark-colored closed-toe shoes will work.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made The Wiggles costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Select your signature Wiggle color: Red, Yellow, Blue, or Purple.
- 2
Put on the solid-colored turtleneck or long-sleeve shirt.
- 3
Print or purchase a circular Wiggles logo badge and secure it to the left chest area of your shirt.
- 4
Put on a pair of clean, solid black pants.
- 5
Thread a black belt with a silver buckle through your belt loops to define the waist.
- 6
Lace up a pair of comfortable black sneakers or slip-on shoes.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair styled naturally or wear a simple wig to match your chosen Wiggle (like Emma's signature yellow bow or Lachy's purple-matching hair). Makeup should be minimal, bright, and cheerful.
The Wiggles for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as two different colored Wiggles, or go as a Wiggle and Dorothy the Dinosaur.
- group
- Gather four friends to complete the classic lineup of Red, Yellow, Blue, and Purple Wiggles.
- kids
- Very popular for toddlers; use a bright primary-colored t-shirt, black sweatpants, and a printed paper badge.
- Plus size
- Turtlenecks and stretch-fit black pants offer a highly comfortable, flexible, and inclusive fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a yellow pet t-shirt to represent Wags the Dog.
Tips
- Choose breathable cotton fabrics for the skivvy, as you will likely be moving, dancing, or chasing toddlers.
- If doing a group costume, coordinate your colors beforehand so you don't end up with duplicate Wiggles.
- Keep a prop handy, like a toy guitar for the Blue Wiggle or a steering wheel for the Big Red Car.
The Wiggles costume FAQ
- What colors are the Wiggles shirts?
- The classic Wiggles colors are Red, Yellow, Blue, and Purple.
- How do you make a DIY Wiggles badge?
- Print the circular Wiggles logo onto thick paper or printable fabric transfer paper, cut it out, and pin or iron it onto the left side of your shirt.
- What kind of pants do the Wiggles wear?
- They wear simple, solid black pants or trousers, often held up by a black belt with a silver buckle.
Did you know? The Wiggles originally wore different outfits, but they adopted their signature colored skivvies so that young children in the audience could easily identify each member by their color.