Turkey Costume
Bring the festive holiday spirit with a classic, colorful turkey look.
The turkey costume is a beloved holiday classic, perfect for Thanksgiving family gatherings, local Turkey Trot runs, and festive Halloween parties. Whether you choose a cozy fleece jumpsuit, a hilarious inflatable suit, or a DIY feathered look, this costume is guaranteed to bring laughs and festive cheer. The look centers on a plump brown body, a colorful fan of tail feathers, and a bright red snood.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–85
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What you need for a Turkey costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Turkey costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown bodysuit or tunic
A plush brown fleece jumpsuit, oversized sweatshirt, or inflatable body suit to form the turkey's plump torso.
DIY: Use an oversized brown hoodie stuffed with tissue paper or bubble wrap for a plump look.
Colorful tail feathers
A semi-circular fan of felt or foam feathers in red, orange, yellow, and brown, attached to the back of the waist.
DIY: Cut feather shapes out of red, orange, and yellow stiff felt sheets and hot-glue them in a fan shape onto a cardboard backing.
Turkey hood or hat
A brown hood or beanie featuring felt eyes, a yellow beak, and a dangling red felt snood.
DIY: Glue large white and black felt circles for eyes, a yellow felt triangle for a beak, and a wavy red felt strip for a snood onto a brown beanie.
Yellow leggings or tights
Bright yellow or orange leggings to represent the turkey's legs.
DIY: Use any yellow sweatpants or tall yellow socks pulled over brown pants.
Turkey feet shoe covers
Yellow or orange felt shoe covers shaped like three-toed bird feet that sit over your regular shoes.
DIY: Cut three-toed webbed feet shapes out of yellow felt and secure them over your shoes with elastic bands.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Turkey costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the yellow leggings or tights to establish the bird legs.
- 2
Slip on the main brown jumpsuit, tunic, or inflate the battery-operated turkey suit.
- 3
Secure the colorful feather fan to your lower back using the attached waist strap or safety pins.
- 4
Put on your comfortable walking shoes or running sneakers.
- 5
Secure the yellow turkey feet shoe covers over your shoes, ensuring the elastic straps are snug underneath the soles.
- 6
Place the turkey hood or hat on your head, adjusting it so the eyes and beak sit clearly on your forehead.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tied back and tucked completely inside the turkey hood or hat. No complex makeup is needed, but you can paint a small yellow triangle on your nose and a red teardrop shape down the side of your mouth for a fun touch.
Turkey for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a turkey with a pilgrim, a chef holding a giant roasting pan, or a slice of pumpkin pie.
- group
- Have one person dress as the chef/pilgrim chasing a flock of turkeys, or coordinate a full Thanksgiving dinner plate group.
- kids
- An adorable fleece romper with a built-in hood and velcro tail feathers is perfect for toddlers and school plays.
- Plus size
- Inflatable turkey costumes are naturally roomy, self-inflating, and highly adjustable for all body types.
- pet
- A simple hook-and-loop strap-on harness featuring plush turkey feathers and a tiny hood for dogs or cats.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Turkey costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Turkey costume for dogs
- A simple hook-and-loop strap-on harness featuring plush turkey feathers and a tiny hood for dogs or cats.
Child's turkey costume
- An adorable fleece romper with a built-in hood and velcro tail feathers is perfect for toddlers and school plays.
Turkey costume diy
- Skip the store: Use an oversized brown hoodie stuffed with tissue paper or bubble wrap for a plump look. Cut feather shapes out of red, orange, and yellow stiff felt sheets and hot-glue them in a fan shape onto a cardboard backing. Glue large white and black felt circles for eyes, a yellow felt triangle for a beak, and a wavy red felt strip for a snood onto a brown beanie.
Tips
- If you are running a Turkey Trot, swap the heavy fleece jumpsuit for a brown t-shirt, a lightweight tulle tutu in fall colors, and a simple turkey headband.
- For outdoor Thanksgiving events, wear warm thermal layers underneath the roomy brown tunic or jumpsuit.
- Ensure the tail feathers are securely pinned so they don't sag or flap around while you walk.
- If using an inflatable costume, carry extra AA batteries in your pocket to keep the fan running all day.
Turkey costume FAQ
- What is the red thing on a turkey costume called?
- It is called a snood, which is the red fleshy forehead appendage, or a wattle, which hangs from the throat. On a costume, this is usually represented by a wavy strip of red felt hanging next to the beak.
- How do you make a quick DIY turkey costume?
- Wear a brown hoodie, safety-pin a fan of colorful construction paper or felt feathers to the back, and glue a yellow felt beak and red felt snood to the hood.
- What should I wear for a Turkey Trot race?
- Choose lightweight, breathable items like a brown running shirt, a red/orange/yellow tutu, a turkey headband, and yellow compression socks so you don't overheat.
Did you know? The turkey costume is one of the most popular mascot looks in the United States every November, driven by hundreds of annual 'Turkey Trot' road races that take place on Thanksgiving morning.