Tigger Costume
The most wonderful thing about Tiggers is finding the perfect costume!
Tigger is the energetic, bouncy tiger from Disney's Winnie the Pooh universe, making him a beloved choice for nostalgic Halloween outfits. The classic look centers on a vibrant orange base covered in black stripes with a pale yellow belly. Whether you choose a cozy fleece onesie or DIY your own stripes, this costume is both comfortable and instantly recognizable.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Tigger costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Tigger costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Orange hooded onesie
A bright orange fleece or cotton jumpsuit featuring black tiger stripes and a cream-colored belly panel.
DIY: Use an orange hooded sweatshirt and matching sweatpants as your base.
Black felt sheets
Soft black felt sheets to cut out custom tiger stripes if you are building the costume yourself.
DIY: Cut wavy stripe shapes out of an old black t-shirt or use a black fabric marker.
Cream felt sheet
A large sheet of cream or pale yellow felt to create Tigger's signature light-colored belly.
DIY: Use a light yellow or cream-colored t-shirt cut into a large oval.
Tigger ears headband
An orange headband with attached plush tiger ears, perfect if your orange top does not have a hood.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of orange and pink felt and hot-glue them to a plain black headband.
Plush striped tail
A long, bendable orange tail with black stripes that attaches to your waist.
DIY: Stuff an orange knee-high sock with batting, paint black stripes on it, and safety-pin it to your pants.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Tigger costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your orange base layer, whether it is a pre-made Tigger onesie or a matching orange sweatshirt and sweatpants set.
- 2
If DIYing, cut out several curved, pointed stripe shapes from the black felt and a large oval from the cream felt.
- 3
Attach the cream felt oval to the center chest of your orange top using fabric glue, hot glue, or safety pins.
- 4
Distribute the black felt stripes along the sleeves, sides of the torso, and legs, securing them firmly in place.
- 5
Fasten the plush striped tail to the back of your waistband.
- 6
Put on the Tigger hood or slide on the plush ear headband.
- 7
Finish the look by applying a small circle of pink makeup to the tip of your nose.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair simple or tucked neatly under your hood or headband. Use pink face paint or lipstick to draw a round pink circle on the tip of your nose, and optionally draw a few light black whiskers on each cheek.
Tigger for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, or Eeyore for a classic Hundred Acre Wood duo.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the whole Winnie the Pooh gang, including Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, and Christopher Robin.
- kids
- An incredibly popular and cozy choice for toddlers and babies using a soft, zippered fleece romper.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting fleece kigurumi or oversized orange sweat suit offers a comfortable, flexible fit for all body types.
- pet
- An orange dog sweater with black felt stripes fabric-glued on makes an adorable pet outfit.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Tigger costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Tigger dog costume
- An orange dog sweater with black felt stripes fabric-glued on makes an adorable pet outfit.
Tips
- Opt for a fleece onesie if you are trick-or-treating in cold weather, as it keeps you incredibly warm.
- If DIYing stripes with felt, use fabric glue or hot glue for a permanent hold, or safety pins for a temporary option.
- Practice your best bouncy stance for photos to capture Tigger's energetic personality.
Tigger costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Tigger costume?
- Start with an orange sweatshirt and sweatpants. Cut stripes out of black felt and a large oval out of cream felt, then attach them using fabric glue or hot glue. Add a headband with orange felt ears.
- What color is Tigger's belly?
- Tigger's belly panel is a soft cream or pale yellow color, which contrasts with his bright orange fur.
- Is a Tigger costume good for cold weather?
- Yes, most commercial Tigger costumes are made of plush fleece or kigurumi-style onesies, making them exceptionally warm and cozy for chilly autumn nights.
Did you know? Tigger first appeared in A. A. Milne's 1928 book 'The House at Pooh Corner' before being popularized globally by Disney's animated adaptations.