What color are Yoshi's shoes?

The classic green Yoshi wears bright orange-red boots [1.1.5]. Other colored Yoshis sometimes wear different shoe colors, but orange is the standard for the main character.

How do I make a DIY Yoshi shell?

You can sew two circles of red fabric together, stuff them with polyester fiberfill, and add a white fabric border around the edge to mimic the shell's rim.

Is a Yoshi costume comfortable for a party?

Yes, a fleece onesie or hoodie-based costume is highly comfortable, warm, and allows for a full range of movement.

A green dog hoodie with a small red plush shell attached to the back.

Skip the store: Use a plain green hoodie you already own. Cut an oval out of an old white t-shirt. Stuff a red fabric circle with fiberfill and safety-pin it to your back.

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Yoshi Costume

Bring Nintendo's favorite green dinosaur to life with this vibrant look.

Yoshi is the beloved, fruit-loving green dinosaur from the Super Mario franchise who serves as Mario's loyal companion [1.1.2]. Fans choose this costume for its bright, nostalgic appeal and playful energy. The classic look consists of a vibrant green body, a white belly, orange head spines, a red shell saddle, and bright orange boots.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $25–75

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What you need for a Yoshi costume

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Green hooded sweatshirt or onesie
A bright lime-green fleece hoodie or full-body jumpsuit serves as the base of the dinosaur body.
DIY: Use a plain green hoodie you already own.
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White felt fabric sheet
A large oval sheet of white felt to create Yoshi's signature light-colored underbelly.
DIY: Cut an oval out of an old white t-shirt.
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Red plush backpack or stuffed shell
A small, round red backpack or a stuffed red fabric dome that mimics Yoshi's saddle shell.
DIY: Stuff a red fabric circle with fiberfill and safety-pin it to your back.
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Orange boots or high-top sneakers
Bright orange footwear to match Yoshi's iconic shoes.
DIY: Wrap orange felt or fabric covers over your existing shoes.
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Orange felt sheets
Stiff orange felt used to cut out and construct the three ridges on the back of Yoshi's head.
DIY: Use orange cardboard or craft foam.
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Fabric glue or safety pins
Temporary or permanent adhesive to attach the white belly and orange spines to the green base.
DIY: Use safety pins for a non-permanent option.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the green hooded sweatshirt or onesie as your base layer.
2
Cut a large oval out of the white felt fabric to fit your chest and stomach area.
3
Attach the white felt oval to the front of your green hoodie using fabric glue or safety pins.
4
Cut three small, rounded triangles out of the stiff orange felt to act as head spines.
5
Glue or pin the orange spines vertically down the center of the hood, starting from the crown.
6
Put on the bright orange boots or secure your orange shoe covers over your sneakers.
7
Strap on the red plush backpack to complete the saddle look on your back.

Makeup & hair

Keep your hair tucked completely inside the hood to emphasize the dinosaur head shape. For a fun makeup touch, apply bright blue eyeliner to match Yoshi's large blue eyes.

Yoshi for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Mario or Baby Mario for an iconic rider-and-mount duo.
group: Gather friends to wear different colored onesies (pink, blue, yellow, red) to form a colorful Yoshi clan.
kids: A cozy fleece Yoshi onesie or an inflatable riding costume is perfect for trick-or-treating.
Plus size: A loose-fitting green jumpsuit or oversized green hoodie offers a comfortable, flexible fit for all body types.
pet: A green dog hoodie with a small red plush shell attached to the back.

More ways people search for this costume

The most-searched variations of “Yoshi costume”, and how this look adapts to each.

Yoshi dog costume: A green dog hoodie with a small red plush shell attached to the back.
Yoshi diy costume: Skip the store: Use a plain green hoodie you already own. Cut an oval out of an old white t-shirt. Stuff a red fabric circle with fiberfill and safety-pin it to your back.

Tips

Choose a zippered onesie if you want an easy outfit to slip on and off at parties.
If trick-or-treating in cold weather, the fleece onesie easily layers over warm clothes.
Use a plush red backpack as your shell so you have a built-in place to store your phone, keys, and candy.
Keep the hood up in photos to make sure the orange spines and dinosaur silhouette are fully visible.

Yoshi costume FAQ

What color are Yoshi's shoes?: The classic green Yoshi wears bright orange-red boots [1.1.5]. Other colored Yoshis sometimes wear different shoe colors, but orange is the standard for the main character.
How do I make a DIY Yoshi shell?: You can sew two circles of red fabric together, stuff them with polyester fiberfill, and add a white fabric border around the edge to mimic the shell's rim.
Is a Yoshi costume comfortable for a party?: Yes, a fleece onesie or hoodie-based costume is highly comfortable, warm, and allows for a full range of movement.

Did you know? Yoshi first appeared in the 1990 game Super Mario World for the SNES, where he was designed to give Mario a rideable companion.