Tony the Tiger Costume
Bring the iconic Frosted Flakes mascot to life this Halloween.
Tony the Tiger is the beloved, energetic mascot for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal. Dressing up as Tony is a nostalgic, high-energy choice that is instantly recognizable at any party. The classic look consists of an orange tiger-striped outfit paired with his signature red bandana and a box of Frosted Flakes.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Tony the Tiger costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Tony the Tiger costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Orange tiger stripe jumpsuit
A vibrant orange jumpsuit or romper covered in bold black tiger stripes.
DIY: Use a plain orange sweat suit and draw black tiger stripes using a thick black fabric marker.
Red bandana
A classic, bright red cotton bandana tied around the neck.
DIY: Cut a square of red cotton fabric and fold it diagonally.
Tiger ears headband
Plush orange and black tiger ears attached to a comfortable headband.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of orange and black felt and hot-glue them to a plain black headband.
Tiger tail
A plush, flexible orange tail with black stripes that pins to the back of your outfit.
DIY: Stuff an orange knee-high sock with polyester fiberfill, draw black stripes on it, and safety-pin it to your waist.
Frosted Flakes cereal box
A real, empty box of Frosted Flakes cereal to carry as a prop.
DIY: Print out the Frosted Flakes logo and glue it onto a standard cardboard cereal box.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Tony the Tiger costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the orange tiger-striped jumpsuit or your DIY painted sweat suit.
- 2
Fold the red bandana diagonally into a triangle, wrap it around your neck, and tie it securely at the back.
- 3
Attach the plush tiger tail to the back of your waistband using a safety pin.
- 4
Place the tiger ears headband comfortably on your head, adjusting it so it sits upright.
- 5
Carry the empty Frosted Flakes cereal box under your arm as your primary prop.
- 6
Put on comfortable orange or black sneakers to complete the athletic, energetic mascot look.
Makeup & hair
Use blue face paint to color the tip of your nose bright blue. Draw three thin black whiskers on each cheek using a black eyeliner pencil.
Tony the Tiger for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a giant bowl of cereal or a milk carton.
- group
- Create a breakfast mascot group with characters like Toucan Sam, Lucky the Leprechaun, and Cap'n Crunch.
- kids
- A cozy orange tiger onesie paired with a mini red bandana and a small cereal box.
- Plus size
- An orange hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants set styled with fabric paint stripes offers a comfortable, custom fit.
- pet
- Put a small red bandana around your dog's neck and pose them next to a Frosted Flakes box.
Tips
- If you are using a real cereal box, tape the top and bottom flaps shut so it doesn't open or get crushed during your event.
- Turn the cereal box into a functional backpack by hot-gluing two blue webbing straps to the back of the box.
- Wear comfortable orange or black sneakers if you plan to walk around or attend a party.
Tony the Tiger costume FAQ
- What are the key elements of a Tony the Tiger costume?
- The essential elements are an orange tiger-striped outfit, a bright red bandana tied around the neck, tiger ears, a tail, and a box of Frosted Flakes cereal.
- How do you make a DIY Tony the Tiger costume?
- Use a plain orange hoodie and sweatpants, draw black tiger stripes with a fabric marker, tie a red bandana around your neck, and carry a cereal box.
- Why does Tony the Tiger wear a red bandana?
- The red bandana has been a signature part of Tony's character design since his debut in 1952, giving him a friendly, sporty look.
Did you know? Tony the Tiger first appeared in 1952, competing against three other mascots (including Katy the Kangaroo) to become the official face of Frosted Flakes.