We Bare Bears Costume
Stack up with your best friends as Cartoon Network's favorite bear brothers.
Based on the beloved Cartoon Network animated series, a We Bare Bears costume lets you dress up as Grizz, Panda, or Ice Bear. This cozy, recognizable look is incredibly popular for trios and groups who want a comfortable, lighthearted outfit. The aesthetic relies on solid colors, signature bear ears, and simple character details.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–45
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See yourself as We Bare Bears
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What you need for a We Bare Bears costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete We Bare Bears costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Solid-color hoodie or sweatshirt
A plain, oversized hoodie in dark brown (Grizz), white (Ice Bear), or a black-and-white color-blocked style (Panda).
DIY: Use a plain white sweatshirt and fabric paint or black felt to add Panda's black midsection and sleeves.
Matching bear ears headband
A simple headband featuring plush round ears matching your chosen bear's color.
DIY: Cut circles out of felt, stuff them slightly with cotton, and glue them onto a plain plastic headband.
Matching sweatpants
Comfortable sweatpants matching the base color of your chosen bear (brown, white, or black).
DIY: Wear any comfortable neutral pants or leggings you already own.
Bear face details
Optional felt cutout pieces for the face, or a simple printed graphic on the chest.
DIY: Cut out simple black felt circles for eyes and a small nose, then safety-pin them to your hoodie.
Character props
A prop to match your bear: a cell phone for Panda, an axe or coffee cup for Ice Bear, or a burrito for Grizz.
DIY: Carry a real travel coffee mug or a foil-wrapped toy burrito.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made We Bare Bears costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Choose which bear you want to portray: Grizz (brown), Panda (black and white), or Ice Bear (solid white).
- 2
Put on the solid-color hoodie and matching sweatpants to establish the bear's body color.
- 3
Place the matching plush bear ears headband securely on your head.
- 4
If portraying Panda, ensure your top has the distinct black sleeves and black chest band over a white base.
- 5
Equip your character-specific prop, such as a smartphone for Panda or a clean toy axe for Ice Bear.
- 6
Complete the look with simple white or black sneakers for comfort.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple or tucked under the hood. For makeup, use a black eyeliner pencil to draw a small, cute black triangle on the tip of your nose to mimic a cartoon bear nose.
We Bare Bears for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as Panda with a toy phone, and the other goes as Ice Bear holding a coffee cup.
- group
- The ultimate three-person group costume: one Grizz, one Panda, and one Ice Bear walking in a line or posing in a 'bear stack'.
- kids
- A simple fleece one-piece bear jumpsuit in brown, white, or panda colors with a built-in hood.
- Plus size
- Oversized, soft fleece hoodies and matching joggers provide an incredibly comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- A simple brown, white, or panda-patterned dog hoodie with soft plush ears on the hood.
Tips
- For the ultimate group photo, stand in order of height and mimic the show's famous vertical 'bear stack' pose.
- Prioritize comfort by choosing soft, breathable fleece fabrics, especially if wearing the costume to an indoor party.
- If you are going as Ice Bear, speak in the third person throughout the night to stay in character.
We Bare Bears costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY We Bare Bears group costume?
- Get three friends to wear solid-colored hoodies: one brown (Grizz), one white (Ice Bear), and one black-and-white (Panda). Add matching felt bear ears to headbands for a quick, recognizable group look.
- What props should the different bears carry?
- Grizz loves food, so a giant foil-wrapped burrito is perfect. Panda is obsessed with his phone, so carry a smartphone. Ice Bear is handy and cool, so carry a toy axe or a coffee cup.
- Is this costume suitable for cold weather?
- Yes, because the costume is built around fleece hoodies and sweatpants, it is exceptionally warm and perfect for chilly Halloween nights.
Did you know? In the show, the bears' unique way of traveling is the 'Bear Stack', where Grizz sits on top of Panda, who sits on top of Ice Bear.