Yosemite Sam Costume
Bring the fiery, rootin'-tootin' Looney Tunes outlaw to life.
Yosemite Sam is one of Bugs Bunny's most famous and hot-tempered adversaries from the classic Looney Tunes cartoons. Fans love dressing up as him for his hilarious, exaggerated proportions and loud western personality. The signature look relies on a massive floor-length red mustache, a giant cowboy hat, and dual western pistols.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Yosemite Sam costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Yosemite Sam costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Oversized Cowboy Hat
An extra-large or jumbo light brown or yellow cowboy hat to mimic his cartoonish proportions.
DIY: Use yellow poster board or EVA foam to build a wide brim around an existing cowboy hat.
Giant Red Mustache and Eyebrows
A massive, floor-length bright red mustache and matching bushy eyebrows made of faux fur or yarn.
DIY: Cut long orange-red faux fur into two sweeping points and attach them to your face with spirit gum.
Red Western Shirt
A long-sleeved, solid bright red button-down western shirt.
Blue Jeans
Classic blue denim jeans tucked into boots.
Black Cowboy Boots
Simple black cowboy boots or dark work boots.
Western Belt and Holsters
A brown belt featuring a large gold buckle and dual side holsters.
DIY: Cut a brown vinyl strap and hot glue two simple pocket holsters to the sides.
Toy Six-Shooters
Two classic orange-tipped toy revolvers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Yosemite Sam costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid red western button-down shirt and tuck it into your blue jeans.
- 2
Pull on the black cowboy boots and tuck the cuffs of your jeans neatly inside them.
- 3
Fasten the brown western belt around your waist, positioning the large gold buckle in the center and the dual holsters on your hips.
- 4
Place the toy revolvers securely inside the holsters.
- 5
Apply the giant red mustache and bushy eyebrows to your face using skin-safe adhesive or spirit gum.
- 6
Place the oversized yellow cowboy hat low on your head, resting just above your fake eyebrows.
Makeup & hair
No hair styling is needed as the giant hat covers your head. Use spirit gum to secure the heavy red mustache and eyebrows, and optionally paint your nose slightly pink/red with makeup to match his angry cartoon expression.
Yosemite Sam for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck.
- group
- Create a Looney Tunes group with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and Yosemite Sam.
- kids
- Use a smaller felt cowboy hat and a felt mustache attached to an elastic band for comfort.
- Plus size
- Use a loose-fitting red button-up shirt and a wide, adjustable utility belt for the holsters.
- pet
- A small dog can wear a miniature yellow cowboy hat and a red bandana.
Tips
- The mustache can be heavy; use high-quality spirit gum and carry extra adhesive for touch-ups throughout the night.
- Since the mustache covers your mouth, bring a straw to make drinking easier at parties.
- Practice your best 'rootin'-tootin' rascal' voice and classic catchphrases like 'Great horny toads!' for photos.
Yosemite Sam costume FAQ
- How do I make the Yosemite Sam mustache stay on?
- Use cosmetic-grade spirit gum or liquid latex. Apply it to your skin, wait a few seconds until it becomes tacky, and then press the backing of the faux fur mustache firmly in place.
- What color is Yosemite Sam's hat?
- In the classic cartoons, his oversized cowboy hat is typically depicted as a bright yellow or a light tan/khaki color.
- Can I make this costume kid-friendly?
- Yes, swap the heavy faux fur mustache for a lightweight orange felt cutout attached to a thin elastic band that slips behind the ears.
Did you know? Yosemite Sam was created by animator Friz Freleng in 1945 because Elmer Fudd was deemed too soft and dim-witted to be a convincing, formidable threat to Bugs Bunny.