Cookie Monster is one of the friendliest characters to dress as, because he only asks for three things: a lot of blue, two wobbly eyes and a cookie. Everything else is up to you. Below are 40 ways I'd put him together, from the full fuzzy jumpsuit to a cotton T-shirt for a hot classroom, with versions for couples, families, teachers, teens, toddlers, babies and even the dog. Most can be built from clothes you already own or can thrift, and I've said where faux fur helps and where it just makes you sweat.
Googly Eyes That Wobble and Stay On
The eyes carry this whole character. Get them right and a plain blue sweatshirt reads as Cookie Monster; get them wrong and you're just someone dressed in blue. His eyes sit high on top of the head, almost touching, and the pupils float loose and point in different directions.
How I build them for a headband or hood
- Make each eye a dome rather than a flat circle. Half of a white plastic ball, a felt circle stuffed and gathered at the edge, or a thin EVA foam disc warmed with a heat gun and pressed over the bottom of a bowl all hold a rounded shape.
- Cut the pupils from black felt a little smaller than you think you need, and place them off-center at different angles. For a real wobble, stitch each pupil on with a single loose thread loop at its top edge so it swings.
- Mount the domes on a stiff base, such as a wide plastic headband wrapped in a felt strip, or a foam crescent stitched inside the hood. Stitch through the base as well as gluing, since glue alone gives up after a few hours of head movement.
- Test the weight in a mirror. If the eyes tip forward when you nod, move them back by a finger's width or add a small felt counterweight at the back of the band.
For toddlers and babies, skip the domes and the swinging pupils entirely. Flat felt eyes sewn down all the way around are the safe version, and they still read clearly from the sidewalk.
Getting His Blue and His Mouth Right
His fur is a bright royal blue, not navy and not baby blue. Navy goes nearly black once the sun is down, and pale blue starts to look like a different character. When I shop for a costume like this, I hold the pieces together in daylight before buying, because blues that look close under store lighting can fight each other outside. If you're mixing pieces, keep the two big areas, top and bottom, in the same blue and let the small accessories vary.
The wide black mouth is his other big feature, and it's easy to borrow. On a hood, line the face opening with a band of black felt so your face looks like it's peeking out of his open mouth. It's one strip of fabric, and it makes a homemade hood look far more finished.
1. Classic Cookie Monster Costume
The full version is a bright blue faux-fur jumpsuit, or a fuzzy top and pants in the same blue, with a hood carrying two big white eyes. Set the black pupils off-center and looking in slightly different directions; that dazed, cross-eyed stare is what makes him Cookie Monster rather than any blue monster. If your face shows under the hood, I'd use blue eyeshadow, a little blush and soft black liner instead of full face paint, which gets hot and rubs off onto the fur. Carry a light foam chocolate chip cookie or a blue treat bucket with cookie shapes, add blue gloves, and wear blue sneakers, fuzzy shoe covers or black walking shoes. This is the version people point at from across the room at a party or contest.
2. DIY Cookie Monster T-Shirt Costume
This is the one-evening build. A royal blue T-shirt gets large felt eyes across the chest and a half-eaten cookie near the hem, and jeans, leggings or joggers keep it comfortable. A warning about felt on knit: iron-on or self-adhesive felt tends to lift at the edges once a stretchy shirt has been pulled on and off a few times, so I put a few stitches through the pupils and along the bite. Add a blue headband with pom-pom eyes, blue mascara or liner, a cardboard or felt cookie purse, and blue canvas sneakers with striped socks. It passes at school, at work or at a casual party.
3. Fuzzy Cookie Monster Dress Costume
A knee-length blue faux-fur shift is the cutest party version, and the relaxed cut matters. Fur adds bulk, so a fitted dress made in fur makes anyone look wider than they are. Opaque blue tights give warmth and coverage, fuzzy wrist cuffs repeat the texture, and a headband with oversized white eyes puts his face on without hiding yours. Wear loose waves or a shoulder-length blue wig, shimmery blue shadow and a glossy neutral lip, then carry a tan felt cookie clutch with dark brown chips and finish in blue ankle boots or low block heels.
4. Cookie Monster Tutu Costume
Tulle gives Cookie Monster a bounce he never had on screen, which is half the fun. Start with a long-sleeve blue bodysuit or fitted tee and layer a knee-length tutu over blue shorts or leggings. Pin felt eyes to the shirt or to a headband, twist your hair into two high buns and spray the ends with temporary blue color if you like. I keep glitter to the eye area only, because tulle catches every loose fleck and carries it around the house for weeks. Add a plush cookie or cookie treat bag, blue knee socks, and sneakers or flat ballet shoes. Check the waistband before you leave: thin elastic rolls and digs in after an hour of dancing, so a wider, softer band is worth the swap.
5. Cookie Monster Hoodie Costume
If comfort is the only rule, this is the one I'd hand you. A blue hoodie and joggers, either fuzzy or plain with blue trim around the hood and cuffs, and two large felt eyes on top of the hood. Sit the eyes far enough back that the hood brim doesn't tip them into your line of sight when you look down at the sidewalk. A blue tee underneath means you can push the hood off and peel down indoors. Tousled hair, blue liner, a little silver shimmer, a cookie jar or a round cookie pillow, and blue running shoes. It's my pick for a chilly outdoor evening.
6. Glam Cookie Monster Suit Costume
A bright cobalt pantsuit turns the character into an evening look. Under the blazer goes a fuzzy blue camisole or a sequined top, with high-waisted trousers you can actually sit down in. The trick is restraint: put two small eyes on a blue fascinator rather than stitching them to the tailoring, so the suit still looks like a suit. A sleek ponytail or a neat blue bob wig, sapphire shadow with a wing, glowing skin and a nude gloss, then a structured cookie handbag and cookie earrings. Blue loafers, platforms or low heels. It's grown-up, and the cookie bag keeps the joke alive.
7. Plus-Size Cookie Monster Costume
Start with a soft blue sweater dress or a long tunic over stretchy leggings, in whatever length lets you move freely. Fuzzy blue trim at the cuffs and hem brings in the texture without wrapping your whole body in fur, which runs hot and adds visual bulk. I always check that the eye headband doesn't pinch behind the ears; a wider, padded band spreads the pressure over a long night. A blue wig is optional, and natural curls, braids, a shaved head or a high bun all suit it. Rich blue shadow, soft lashes, a roomy cookie tote and supportive blue sneakers or flat ankle boots finish it, and none of it depends on the narrow sizing of packaged costumes.
8. Maternity Cookie Monster Costume
A stretchy blue maternity dress with a removable cookie over the bump is the clear winner here, because the bump becomes the cookie. A fitted knit shows it off; a loose empire waist gives more room in the last months. I'd attach the cookie with snaps or safety pins through a felt backing rather than glue, so it moves with the fabric and comes off for washing. Add a blue cardigan or light fuzzy vest for coverage, a soft padded eye headband, natural hair or a blue scarf, gentle blue eye makeup and a moisturizing lip. Carry a small plush cookie rather than anything heavy, and wear cushioned blue slip-ons you can kick off when your feet have had enough.
9. Men’s Cookie Monster Overalls Costume
Denim overalls over a fuzzy cobalt sweatshirt make a relaxed men's version. Put a big cookie patch on the bib and scatter a few felt crumbs near one strap. A blue beanie with two white eyes does the face without a mask, but sew those eyes on: a beanie stretches every time you pull it down, and glued eyes pop off. Tuck your hair under it and add a touch of blue face paint on the cheeks if you want more. Carry a light cookie jar, a foam cookie or a tan crossbody with dark chips, and wear blue work boots, high-tops or slip-resistant shoes. Roll one cuff and keep a blue long-sleeve layer under everything.
10. Men’s Cookie Monster Tracksuit Costume
A royal blue tracksuit is the costume you'll still be wearing in November. Zip jacket, matching pants, removable felt eyes on the chest or hood, and a cookie-print tee underneath. Short hair stays natural; longer hair goes under a blue cap, or try a temporary blue spray, which washes out but can mark a pillowcase if you sleep in it. A hint of blue at the temples, clean skin, a small gym bag of foam cookies or a cookie keychain on the zip, and blue-and-white trainers. I suggest this one to anyone who hates fur, masks and fiddly extras.
11. Teen Cookie Monster Costume
Teens will turn down anything that looks like a mascot, so this version borrows from streetwear. An oversized blue sweatshirt with DIY felt eyes, a pleated blue skirt, bike shorts or relaxed jeans, and a fuzzy blue bucket hat with two soft eye appliqués. Braids, a ponytail or waves with blue clip-in extensions; clip-ins let them go blue for one night without dye. Blue liner, a few face gems and clear gloss, a mini cookie backpack or a decorated phone crossbody, and blue high-tops with striped crew socks. It holds up at school events and nights out with friends.
12. School-Friendly Cookie Monster Costume
Many schools ask for costumes that leave the face visible, skip anything that looks like a weapon and don't need an adult's help in the bathroom, so this one is built around those rules. A blue crewneck sweater with a felt face on the front, straight-leg blue or black pants, and a headband with flat felt eyes, which is far less distracting at a desk than a hood. Neat hair, light blue shadow and no full face paint, since paint is usually smudged by lunch. A flat cardboard cookie sign or a cookie-themed book bag is a better prop than real cookies, which plenty of classrooms won't allow. Closed-toe blue sneakers for recess.
13. Teacher Cookie Monster Costume
For a teacher, a blue cardigan over a cookie-print blouse with navy trousers keeps things professional. Removable white felt eyes near the cardigan shoulders, or a simple eye headband, are enough. Keep hair neat in a low bun or with a blue scrunchie, add soft blue liner, and carry a blue canvas tote dressed with felt cookies and a paper cookie prop. I'd wear supportive loafers or blue sneakers, because a full day on your feet in costume shoes is miserable. A name tag with a cookie drawn on it is the small detail the kids will spot first.
14. Toddler Cookie Monster Costume
With toddlers, softness matters more than accuracy. A blue fleece romper or a sweatshirt with pull-on pants, a hood with flat fabric eyes instead of hard plastic ones, and a face left completely open. Toddlers pull at anything that scratches or covers their eyes, so I skip makeup apart from maybe a dab of child-safe blue on the cheeks. Choose a plush cookie too big to be a choking risk, blue socks and flexible closed-toe shoes for walking or stroller time. Put a cotton layer under fuzzy fabric so nothing itchy touches sensitive skin, and look for snaps that make diaper changes quick.
15. Kids Cookie Monster Fleece Costume
Fleece is the right fabric for a child who'll be outside after dark: warm, washable and light. A fleece pullover and matching pants, oversized felt eyes on the hood, and a large fabric cookie on the front pocket that opens like a pouch for gloves or a few treats. Keep the hood loose enough that your child can still hear you and turn their head at a curb. Washable blue face paint for two cheek swirls, or none at all. A plush cookie bucket, blue sneakers or weather-ready boots, and reflective bands on the wrists, because a dark-blue kid on a dark street is hard for drivers to see.
16. Baby Cookie Monster Romper Costume
For a baby, everything should be soft, flat and stitched down. A bright blue footed romper with the face printed or sewn on, and a soft cap with flat white eye appliqués that fits snugly enough not to slide over the eyes. No makeup; baby cheeks do the job on their own. I keep the big plush cookie for supervised photos only and never attach it to the outfit. If the romper is footless, add blue socks and soft crib shoes, and bring a blue blanket for the stroller. Snaps along the legs are the detail that matters most by the third diaper change.
17. Parent And Child Cookie Monster Costume
You don't need matching store-bought sets for this. The adult wears a blue sweatshirt, joggers, an eye headband and blue sneakers; the child wears a fleece romper or hoodie set with the same eye-and-cookie details. Matching the eyes is what ties you together, so I cut both pairs from the same felt at the same pupil size. A blue ponytail or fuzzy beanie for the adult, natural hair for the child, and soft blue eye makeup for the grown-up only. Give each of you a different cookie prop, a tote for the parent and a plush cookie for the child.
18. Cookie Monster Family Costume
A whole family can turn into a lineup of bright fan-made monsters, with one person as Cookie Monster in a fuzzy blue hoodie and pants and the rest in red, yellow, pink or green. Everyone gets a hood or headband with big eyes and a simple prop tied to their color. Kids wear fleece sets, adults sweaters and trousers, babies soft rompers, and sneakers in matching colors keep the group ready to walk. The blue monster carries the big cookie while the others hold foam letters or colored treat buckets. Building every set of eyes the same way is what makes it look like one cast rather than five separate ideas.
19. Cookie Monster And Cookie Couple Costume
One of you is the monster, the other is the snack. The monster wears a blue fuzzy top, blue pants, an eye headband, blue makeup and blue sneakers. The cookie wears a round tan tunic over a brown shirt and leggings, with dark felt chips, a tan cap, neutral makeup and brown shoes. When I make a cookie tunic, I use two layers of felt or thin foam joined only at the shoulders and sides, so it bends when the wearer sits; a stiff cardboard disc won't fit in a car seat or a restaurant booth. The monster carries an empty cookie jar and the cookie holds a sign shaped like a missing bite. Siblings and best friends can wear it just as easily as a couple.
20. Cookie Monster And Milk Couple Costume
Blue and white is a clean pairing that shows up clearly in photos. Cookie Monster gets a blue sweater, fuzzy pants, the eye headband, blue liner and blue sneakers. Milk wears all white with a light rectangular carton panel over the torso, pale blue trim, a white cap and white trainers, and the carton graphics should be your own simple drawing rather than a copy of a real label. I'd stop the panel above the knee and cut generous armholes, because a carton that reaches the thighs turns every step into a shuffle. A foam cookie for one, a blue-and-white cup for the other.
21. Cookie Monster And Elmo Best Friend Costume
Blue and red side by side is the best-friend pairing everyone gets at a glance. Cookie Monster wears a fuzzy blue sweatshirt, leggings or joggers, the eye headband and blue makeup; the Elmo side wears a red fuzzy top and pants, a red hood with big white eyes and an orange nose. One detail people miss: Elmo's eyes sit close and look straight ahead, while Cookie Monster's roll off in different directions, so set the pupils differently on each head. Red liner and rosy cheeks keep the Elmo face open. Matching plush props or buckets and blue and red high-tops balance the pair, and similar silhouettes let the colors and faces do the talking.
22. Cookie Monster And Two Cookies Trio Costume
One monster and two cookies is about the easiest trio there is, for friends, siblings or a parent with two kids. The monster wears a fuzzy blue hoodie, blue pants, the eye headband, a little blue on the cheeks and blue sneakers. The cookies wear tan circular tunics over brown or cream base layers; give one dark brown chips and the other candy-colored dots so they aren't twins. Tan beanies, natural makeup and brown shoes for both. Make the tunics from flexible foam or sturdy felt so everyone can walk, then hand the monster a light jar and the cookies a few felt crumbs.
23. Cookie Monster Character Group Costume
For a bigger group of friendly puppet-style monsters, Cookie Monster anchors the middle in blue faux fur with mismatched eyes, blue makeup, a cookie and blue sneakers. The others take red, green, pink, yellow and purple, each with hooded eyes, a bright nose and gloves. I'd insist on one shared base garment, sweatshirts and joggers in similar cuts, because mixed silhouettes make a group look like strangers who happened to stand together. Tuck hair under colored beanies or add temporary streaks, give each person a different soft prop such as a letter, a flower, a rubber duck or a bucket, and match the sneakers.
24. Cookie Monster Pajama Costume
Blue pajamas are a cozy shortcut: fuzzy button-fronts, a fleece one-piece or loose sleepwear with a cookie print. Put two big eyes on a padded sleep mask and wear it pushed up on your forehead like a headband, so you can still see. A loose bun or braids for the just-woke-up look, blue mascara and a little shimmer, and a pillow with a big felt cookie on it or a light cookie jar. Slippers need real soles if you're heading outdoors, and I'd change into sneakers rather than walk on thin fleece. Spirit week and indoor parties are where this one belongs.
25. Last-Minute Cookie Monster Costume
When you have an hour, raid the closet: any bright blue top with blue jeans, leggings, sweatpants or a skirt. Cut two white circles from paper or felt, give them uneven black pupils, and tape or pin them to a blue cap or headband. Your own hair, a swipe of blue shadow or liner, and a paper plate colored tan with drawn-on chips as the cookie. Any sneakers will do. What makes it read is keeping everything in one strong blue; mix three blues and a gray hoodie and he disappears.
26. No-Sew Cookie Monster Costume
No-sew can look neat if you respect the glue. Start with a blue sweatshirt and sweatpants, then cut felt eyes, pupils and a tan cookie and fix them on with fabric glue. Fuzzy trim on the sleeves can go on with fashion tape, and a blue beanie takes lightweight eye shapes. Fabric glue needs the full drying time on its label, often a whole day, and it grips cotton-blend fleece far better than slick polyester, so I check the fiber content before buying the sweatshirt. Cobalt liner, a bit of blue shimmer, a felt cookie bag made from two glued circles and a strap, blue sneakers and plain socks.
27. Thrifted Cookie Monster Costume
A thrift store has nearly all of this. Look for a cobalt sweater, blue pajama pants, a fuzzy vest and blue shoes. The blues don't have to match; a few shades layered together actually look more like fur than one flat color. Add felt eyes to a secondhand beanie and turn an old round purse into a chocolate chip cookie. Natural hair or washable blue spray on a few strands, blue shadow and smudged liner, and a reused jar with a removable label or a fabric treat bag. Wash everything before you glue or stitch, because fabric softener residue stops adhesives from bonding properly.
28. Rainy Weather Cookie Monster Costume
Rain is faux fur's enemy. It soaks up water, gets heavy and smells like a wet dog by the end of the street. So this version uses a bright blue waterproof jacket over a blue fleece top and leggings or rain pants. Removable eyes go on the hood, kept small so they don't flop when damp, and foam holds its shape in drizzle much better than felt. A low braid or a waterproof cap, water-resistant blue liner instead of full makeup, a clear umbrella with removable cookie decals and a lidded blue bucket. Blue rain boots and wicking socks keep your feet dry.
29. Cold Weather Cookie Monster Costume
Cold nights need the layers to go under the character, not over it. Thermal leggings and a long-sleeve base, a blue fleece jacket and padded blue snow pants, then a fuzzy blue trapper hat that carries the eyes and covers your ears. Use blue cream shadow rather than loose glitter. Blue mittens with tan cookie patches on the palms are a sweet touch. One cold-weather note from the craft table: hot glue turns brittle and lets go in freezing air, so anything glued to the hat should also be stitched. An insulated cookie bag or blue bucket, warm socks, waterproof boots and reflective blue tape for walking after dark.
30. Warm Weather Cookie Monster Costume
In a hot climate or a packed room, faux fur is the first thing I cut. A loose blue cotton tee with eyes across the chest, blue shorts or a light skater skirt, and a slim headband with felt eyes instead of a fur hood. Hair up off the neck, waterproof liner, light mascara and very little foundation, since base makeup slides on a warm night. A flat cookie crossbody, breathable blue canvas sneakers and wicking ankle socks. Leave the gloves and fuzzy leg covers at home.
31. Sporty Cookie Monster Costume
Blue track shorts, a jersey and a zip-up warm-up jacket turn him into an athlete. Put a number on the jersey and a cookie patch where the team crest would go. A blue sweatband with two felt eyes keeps the face clear, and long hair goes into a high ponytail. Blue face stripes and lip balm are all the makeup it needs. Carry a cookie styled like a ball or a drawstring gym bag with felt crumbs, plus supportive running shoes and striped socks. I like it for dancing and outdoor games because nothing on it flaps.
32. Ballerina Cookie Monster Costume
A long-sleeve blue leotard, a layered knee-length tulle skirt and opaque blue tights make a graceful Cookie Monster, with a cropped fuzzy shrug adding warmth and the only bit of fur. Put the hair in a firm ballet bun and set two white eyes on either side of a blue bun cover. I pin them through the cover into the bun itself so they can't spin around when you turn your head. Soft blue shadow, delicate liner, pink blush and a satin lip, plus a cookie dance bag or felt cookies around the waistband. Ballet flats with proper soles indoors, sneakers outside.
33. Disco Cookie Monster Costume
Sequins and fur together are pure party. A blue sequined top, high-waisted flares and a cropped faux-fur jacket, with a sparkly headband of big eyes or a rounded blue wig wearing the eye appliqués. Metallic cobalt shadow, lashes, highlighted cheeks and gloss. I'd make the cookie clutch from tan felt with just a few mirrored craft tiles; cover it completely and it gets heavy enough that the tiles start dropping off. Blue platforms with a low, steady heel, and a couple of cookie patches on the pant legs for the joke.
34. 1980s Cookie Monster Costume
Think home workout video. A blue off-the-shoulder sweatshirt over a fitted tank, bright blue leggings, leg warmers, a wide belt and a fuzzy blue headband with two white eyes. A side ponytail with a blue scrunchie, or a teased blue wig. Synthetic wigs frizz and can melt near heat, so tease with a comb and hairspray rather than a hot tool. Bold cobalt shadow, pink blush and gloss, a cookie cassette-player prop or a blue belt bag with felt chips, and white high-tops with blue laces.
35. Glam Cookie Monster Dress Costume
For a dressier party, wear a cobalt velvet or sequined midi with a fitted waist and a full skirt. A short blue faux-fur capelet brings in the texture, and a small fascinator with two white eyes set at silly angles stands in for the hood. Polished curls, an updo or a sleek blue bob wig, smoky sapphire shadow, black liner, highlighter and a soft berry lip, then a jeweled cookie clutch and cookie earrings. Velvet grabs every strand that faux fur sheds, so I lint-roll the dress after the capelet goes on and again before photos. Blue block heels or pointed flats.
36. Spooky Cookie Monster Costume
A slightly spooky Cookie Monster can stay cute. A distressed-looking blue sweater over black leggings or torn-edge blue trousers, using clean cuts rather than fake stains, patches of dark navy fur, and an eye headband with uneven pupils. Messy blue waves or a tousled wig, navy and cobalt shadow blended around the eyes with pale blue highlights, and a neutral lip. Carry an old cookie tin of foam cookies, or a cookie lantern lit by a battery light and never a candle. Black lace-up boots and blue socks. The darker blues give it a Halloween mood that still suits a family street.
37. Cookie Monster Chef Costume
Give the cookie obsession a job. A blue chef's jacket, matching trousers and a tall white chef hat with two felt eyes, plus fuzzy blue cuffs or a removable fur collar to tie the uniform back to the character. Hair tied back, or a short blue wig that stays off your face. Blue liner, rosy cheeks and a natural lipstick. The baking tray is the prop people react to, and I glue the foam cookies down and then tie them through the tray as well, because a tray gets tipped every time you gesture. A blue apron with a cookie pocket and closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes. School days, office parties and bake sales all suit it.
38. Cookie Monster Detective Costume
Here's a cookie mystery to solve: a tan detective-style coat over a bright blue sweater and navy trousers, fuzzy blue cuffs, and small white eyes on a blue newsboy cap. Hair neat under the cap, subtle blue liner and brushed brows. A big toy magnifying glass and a cardboard cookie with removable felt 'clues' carry the story, and a blue satchel holds spare cookies and your phone. Brown or blue lace-ups and cookie-print socks. Leave out anything that looks like a real police badge so it stays clearly a joke. It suits someone who wants to be the character without wearing head-to-toe blue.
39. Dog Cookie Monster Costume
Dogs put up with a costume only when it's light, breathable and leaves the legs free. A soft blue vest or fleece harness cover, flat white-and-black fabric eyes across the back where the dog can't reach them, and a sewn-on tan cookie patch instead of a loose prop. A hood only if your dog is relaxed about it and it clears the ears, eyes and breathing. No makeup, no paw covers, nothing dangling to chew. I always check that the normal harness and leash still clip on and work through the costume. Keep wear times short, supervise closely and watch for signs the dog is getting too warm.
40. Matching Human And Pet Cookie Monster Costume
Match your pet with a blue sweatshirt and joggers, the fuzzy eye headband, blue liner, a cookie bag and blue sneakers. The pet gets a matching blue harness cover with flat eyes and one firmly attached cookie patch. Keep your hair in a blue-tinted ponytail, braids or a beanie so your top half looks finished in photos beside the dog. You carry the cookie; the animal carries nothing. Normal leash, and no makeup, shoes, masks or tight headwear on the pet. Cutting both outfits from the same blue fabric is what makes the pair obvious, even with very simple pieces.
Cutting, Wearing and Washing Blue Faux Fur
Faux fur is the part of this costume that surprises people, mostly by how much of it ends up on the carpet. A few habits keep it under control.
- Cut it from the back with a craft knife or the tips of small scissors, snipping only the backing. Big shears slice through the pile, leaving a bald, cropped edge and a cloud of blue fluff.
- Shake the cut pieces outdoors before sewing. That removes most of the loose fibers in one go.
- Push the pile away from the edge as you stitch, then pick any trapped fur out of the seam with a pin so the join disappears.
- Fur traps heat. For a crowded indoor party I'd keep it to cuffs, a collar or a capelet and wear cotton or fleece underneath.
- Spot-clean or hand-wash in cool water and let it air-dry. A hot dryer can mat or melt the synthetic pile, and an iron should never touch the fur side.
Store it loosely folded in a breathable bag. Pressed flat under heavy boxes the pile crushes, and a gentle brush with a pet slicker brush is the usual way to lift it again for next year.
Cookie Props That Survive Grabbing Hands
Everyone, small children above all, wants to touch the cookie. I make mine from two tan felt circles lightly stuffed and stitched around the edge, with brown felt chips sewn on rather than glued, so they don't peel off after the first squeeze. Paper plates are fine for a last-minute version but crease after the first hug. Foam cookies are lighter when you need several on a tray, and a cookie with a bite cut out of one edge tells the joke better than a perfect circle. If you're handing out real cookies, keep them in a sealed bag inside the prop, because crumbs in faux fur are nearly impossible to brush out.
Blue, Two Wobbly Eyes and a Cookie
Every one of these comes back to the same three things: bright blue clothing, eyes that are fixed on properly, and a cookie someone can see from the doorway. Fur adds texture, but a sweatshirt, dress, pajama set or a pile of thrifted blues does the job too. Pick the version that suits the person wearing it, whether that's a toddler, a teacher, a couple, a whole family or the dog. And before you leave the house, run the three checks I make on every costume: you can see clearly, nothing is about to fall off, and you can walk and sit in it for a few hours.
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