Venus Flytrap Costume
Grow your own carnivorous style with this creative, leafy DIY look.
The Venus flytrap is a classic choice for nature lovers looking for a creative, slightly spooky botanical costume. This look centers on a vibrant green base outfit accented by handmade or plush 'jaw' traps lined with pink felt and white teeth. Adding plastic insects completes the carnivorous plant aesthetic.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Venus Flytrap costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Venus Flytrap costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Green bodysuit or base outfit
A form-fitting green bodysuit, jumpsuit, or matching green shirt and leggings.
DIY: Use a matching set of green sweatpants and a green long-sleeve shirt from your closet.
Flytrap collar or headpiece
A handmade or plush collar featuring two large semi-circular jaws, green on the outside and pink on the inside, edged with white felt teeth.
DIY: Cut two semi-circles out of cardboard, paint the inside pink and outside green, glue white felt triangles along the edges, and attach to a headband.
Felt hand puppets
Green oven mitts or felt pockets decorated with pink interiors and white teeth to act as hand-held traps.
DIY: Glue pink felt and white felt teeth inside a pair of green socks to wear on your hands.
Plastic insects
A collection of fake plastic flies, spiders, and beetles to attach to the traps.
Artificial green leaves
Artificial ivy or monstera leaves pinned to the shoulders and waist to add texture.
DIY: Cut leaf shapes out of green construction paper or felt.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Venus Flytrap costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green bodysuit or matching green top and leggings as your base layer.
- 2
Construct the main flytrap collar using green and pink felt or craft foam, cutting out triangular white teeth along the edges.
- 3
Secure the flytrap collar around your neck or shoulders using fabric tape, safety pins, or a velcro strap.
- 4
Create hand-held traps by hot-gluing pink felt and white felt teeth inside green oven mitts or fabric pockets.
- 5
Scatter and glue plastic flies, spiders, or beetles inside the traps and along your sleeves.
- 6
Pin artificial green leaves around your waist and shoulders to mimic plant foliage.
Makeup & hair
Apply green face paint or eyeshadow around the eyes and cheekbones, and style hair in messy buns or a green wig to mimic wild foliage.
Venus Flytrap for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a gardener in overalls carrying a watering can, or someone dressed as a giant fly.
- group
- A botanical garden group featuring a Venus flytrap, a cactus, a rose, and a gardener.
- kids
- Use a green hoodie and attach felt flytrap jaws directly to the hood opening.
- Plus size
- Opt for a comfortable green tunic or A-line dress as the base, layering the felt collar over the shoulders.
- pet
- A simple green dog harness decorated with small felt flytrap leaves.
Tips
- Use lightweight craft foam instead of heavy cardboard for the headpiece to keep it comfortable all night.
- Secure plastic bugs with safety pins or hot glue so they don't fall off during movement.
- Wear comfortable green shoes or sneakers to match the botanical theme.
Venus Flytrap costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Venus flytrap headpiece?
- Cut two large semi-circles out of green poster board or craft foam, line the insides with pink felt, and glue white felt triangles along the curved edges for teeth. Attach them to a headband or collar.
- What should I wear under the flytrap collar?
- A solid green long-sleeve shirt, leggings, or a full bodysuit works best to mimic the plant's stem.
- Is a Venus flytrap costume comfortable?
- Yes, if you use lightweight materials like felt and craft foam for the traps, leaving your face and hands free.
Did you know? The Venus flytrap is native only to a small coastal region in North and South Carolina.