Zoe (Sesame Street) Costume
Bring Sesame Street's favorite orange, tutu-wearing monster to life!
Zoe is the energetic, three-year-old orange monster from Sesame Street who loves to dance ballet. This costume is a popular choice for kids and nostalgic adults alike, featuring a bright orange base, her signature pink tutu, and her beloved pet rock, Rocco. It is a cheerful, vibrant look that is incredibly easy to put together.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Zoe (Sesame Street) costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Zoe (Sesame Street) costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Orange fuzzy sweater or hoodie
A bright orange long-sleeve top made of fleece or faux fur to mimic Zoe's monster fur.
DIY: Use a plain orange sweatshirt and glue orange yarn or tinsel around the collar and cuffs.
Pink tulle tutu
A multi-layered hot pink tulle skirt with an elastic waistband to wear over the leggings.
DIY: Tie strips of pink tulle fabric around an elastic band to create a custom tutu.
Orange leggings
Form-fitting, solid bright orange leggings or tights to complete the orange monster body.
DIY: Use orange sweatpants or dye a pair of white leggings orange.
Zoe character headband
An orange headband featuring two large, round cartoon eyes with black pupils and pink hair bows.
DIY: Glue two white ping pong balls with drawn-on pupils to an orange headband, then add small pink ribbon bows next to them.
Pink ballet flats
Simple, comfortable pink slip-on shoes or ballet flats to match her dancer persona.
DIY: Wear plain white sneakers and tie them with thick pink ribbon laces.
Rocco the pet rock
A smooth, flat gray craft stone with two medium-sized googly eyes glued to the front.
DIY: Find a real flat rock outside, wash it, and glue two plastic googly eyes onto it.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Zoe (Sesame Street) costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the orange fuzzy sweater or hoodie and the matching orange leggings to establish the base monster look.
- 2
Step into the pink tulle tutu and pull it up to rest securely around your waist over the leggings.
- 3
Slip on the pink ballet flats or pink sneakers.
- 4
Place the Zoe character headband on your head, ensuring the large cartoon eyes and pink bows are centered and upright.
- 5
Carry your DIY Rocco the pet rock prop in your hand to complete the character's signature running joke.
Makeup & hair
If you are not using a character headband, style your hair into two high pigtails secured with bright pink or purple barrettes. Keep makeup simple with a touch of orange face paint on the tip of the nose.
Zoe (Sesame Street) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Elmo in a red bodysuit or Abby Cadabby in a blue dress with fairy wings.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the classic Sesame Street crew, including Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Bert and Ernie.
- kids
- Perfect for toddlers; use a cozy orange fleece onesie with a built-in pink tulle ruffle.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretchy orange crewneck sweatshirt and an elastic-waist pink tutu for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- An orange dog sweater paired with a small pink ruffle collar.
Tips
- Choose a fuzzy or fleece texture for the orange top to best mimic Zoe's monster fur.
- If trick-or-treating in cold weather, layer warm thermal underwear beneath the orange leggings.
- Keep the Rocco prop lightweight by using a painted foam rock instead of a heavy real stone.
Zoe (Sesame Street) costume FAQ
- What does Zoe from Sesame Street wear?
- Zoe typically wears a bright pink tulle ballet tutu over her orange fur, often accessorized with pink hair bows or barrettes.
- How do you make Zoe's pet rock Rocco?
- Find a smooth, flat gray rock (or a lightweight foam replica) and use craft glue to attach two medium-sized googly eyes to the front.
- What color is Zoe from Sesame Street?
- Zoe is a bright, vibrant orange monster.
Did you know? Zoe was introduced to Sesame Street in 1993 to increase the representation of female monster characters on the show.