Yogi Bear Costume
Smarter than the average bear—and easier to dress like!
Yogi Bear is a beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoon character known for his clever schemes to swipe picnic baskets in Jellystone Park. This costume is a nostalgic favorite that is incredibly easy to put together using a brown base and Yogi's signature green accessories. It is comfortable, highly recognizable, and perfect for solo dress-up, couples, or group themes.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Yogi Bear costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Yogi Bear costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown plush onesie or sweatsuit
A solid brown hooded jumpsuit or a matching brown sweatshirt and sweatpants set to serve as the bear body.
DIY: Use a plain brown hoodie and brown sweatpants you already own.
Green pork pie hat
A bright green pork pie style hat with a thin black band around the base.
DIY: Paint a cheap straw hat or fedora with green acrylic paint and add a strip of black felt.
White collar
A simple white shirt collar, which can be a detachable collar insert or a strip of white fabric.
DIY: Cut a collar shape out of stiff white felt and secure it with Velcro.
Green necktie
A standard green necktie tied loosely around the collar.
DIY: Cut a tie shape out of green felt and safety pin it to the collar.
Wicker picnic basket
A classic woven wooden picnic basket with a lid to carry as your main prop.
DIY: Use a simple brown woven shopping basket or a cardboard box painted to look like woven wood.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Yogi Bear costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown plush onesie or the matching brown sweatpants and sweatshirt.
- 2
Fasten the white detachable collar around your neck, ensuring it sits flat.
- 3
Tie the green necktie loosely over the white collar so it hangs down the center of your chest.
- 4
Place the green pork pie hat securely on your head, tilting it slightly forward.
- 5
Pick up your wicker picnic basket to complete the look and use it to hold your belongings.
Makeup & hair
If your brown outfit does not have a hood, paint the tip of your nose black with face paint and wear a brown beanie. Keep your hair tucked back under the hat.
Yogi Bear for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Boo-Boo Bear wearing a blue bow tie, or Cindy Bear wearing a blue tutu and a daisy behind her ear.
- group
- Add Ranger Smith in a green park ranger uniform and Boo-Boo Bear for a complete Jellystone Park group costume.
- kids
- Use a cozy brown fleece footie pajama set and attach a felt green tie and white felt collar.
- Plus size
- An oversized brown fleece onesie or loose-fitting brown sweatpants and hoodie provide a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- A brown dog coat paired with a small green collar and a felt green tie attached to the front.
Tips
- Choose a lightweight brown sweatsuit if you plan to wear this indoors, as plush onesies can get very warm.
- Use a real wicker basket to store your phone, wallet, and snacks while trick-or-treating.
- If your hat slips off, secure it to your hair or hood using bobby pins.
Yogi Bear costume FAQ
- What does Yogi Bear wear?
- Yogi Bear famously wears only a green pork pie hat with a black band, a white collar, and a green necktie, leaving the rest of his brown bear body bare.
- How do you make a DIY Yogi Bear collar?
- You can easily make the collar by cutting a wide strip of white felt, wrapping it around your neck, and securing it with Velcro or a safety pin.
- What prop should I carry for a Yogi Bear costume?
- A classic wicker picnic basket (or 'pic-a-nic' basket) is the perfect prop to complete the look and double as a candy bag.
Did you know? Yogi Bear's collar and tie were originally added by animators so his body could remain still while only his head moved, drastically reducing the number of drawings needed per episode.