How do you walk in a worm costume?

Most commercial worm costumes have a split at the bottom or are wide enough to allow a shuffling gait. Take small, careful steps.

How can I make a quick DIY worm costume?

Wrap a brown sleeping bag or a long piece of brown felt around your body, secure it with safety pins, and tie ropes around it at intervals to create segments.

What is the best fabric for a homemade worm costume?

Fleece, felt, or jersey knit fabrics are ideal because they are stretchy, easy to sew, and hold their shape well when stuffed.

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Worm Costume

Wiggle your way into the party with this hilarious, low-profile look.

The worm costume is a beloved, humorous choice for Halloween, school plays, and book-themed events. Inspired by classic earthworms and famous pop-culture moments like Heidi Klum's iconic party look, this costume is instantly recognizable. The look centers on a long, segmented, pinkish-brown cylindrical body suit that wraps around the torso and legs.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $20–80

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What you need for a Worm costume

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Brown or pink body tube
A long, cylindrical fabric tube made from flexible polyester or foam, featuring horizontal stitched ridges to mimic worm segments.
DIY: Sew a long tube out of pinkish-brown fleece, stuff it lightly with batting, and add horizontal elastic bands to create segments.
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Neutral base layers
A long-sleeve shirt and leggings in matching brown, pink, or black to wear underneath the main body suit.
DIY: Use any solid dark brown or black sweatpants and sweatshirt from your closet.
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Worm face hood
A matching fabric hood or headpiece that leaves the face exposed but covers the head to complete the cylindrical silhouette.
DIY: Cut a hood shape from leftover pink fabric and attach it to the collar of the body tube.
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How to put it together

1
Put on your neutral brown or black base layers (shirt and leggings) to ensure comfort and warmth.
2
Step into the main worm body tube, pulling it up over your torso.
3
Adjust the horizontal segments so they sit evenly across your chest, waist, and hips.
4
Pull the matching hood over your head, ensuring your face is fully visible through the opening.
5
Secure any interior straps or velcro closures to keep the cylindrical shape structured.
6
Practice your best worm wiggle and shuffle to master the restricted-leg movement.

Makeup & hair

Keep hair slicked back and hidden under the hood. For a fun touch, apply pink face paint to your exposed face to match the worm body, or add shiny face gloss to mimic a wet, glistening earthworm texture.

Worm for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up as an earthworm and a gardener holding a shovel, or an earthworm and an early bird.
group: Gather a group to go as a can of worms, or characters from James and the Giant Peach including the Earthworm.
kids: A simple pink fabric tunic with horizontal brown stripes and a matching beanie makes an adorable, comfortable book-day outfit.
Plus size: Inflatable worm costumes offer a spacious, one-size-fits-all fit with an internal fan that keeps the costume lightweight.
pet: A simple brown knit sweater with ribbed segments works perfectly for small dogs.

Tips

Since your legs will be restricted inside the tube, practice shuffling slowly and plan for stairs ahead of time.
Wear comfortable slip-on shoes that match the color of your base layers.
Keep your arms free by opting for a sleeveless worm tube design if you plan on eating or drinking at a party.

Worm costume FAQ

How do you walk in a worm costume?: Most commercial worm costumes have a split at the bottom or are wide enough to allow a shuffling gait. Take small, careful steps.
How can I make a quick DIY worm costume?: Wrap a brown sleeping bag or a long piece of brown felt around your body, secure it with safety pins, and tie ropes around it at intervals to create segments.
What is the best fabric for a homemade worm costume?: Fleece, felt, or jersey knit fabrics are ideal because they are stretchy, easy to sew, and hold their shape well when stuffed.

Did you know? Heidi Klum famously elevated the humble earthworm to high-fashion status at her 2022 Halloween party, wearing a hyper-realistic, glistening prosthetic worm suit that required professional makeup artists to assemble.