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Bumblebee costume idea

A buzzing yellow and black look with an easy headband. Cheerful, comfy and perfect for group photos.

Friendly, buzzing bee in bright yellow and black.

Easy20 min

What you need

Required

  • Yellow top
  • Black pants / Black jeans

Optional

  • Headband
  • Black eyeliner
  • Gloves
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Substitutions

  • any of: Black pants / Black jeans

The look

Top
Yellow top
Bottom
Black pants or black jeans
Shoes
Comfortable black shoes
Accessories
Black tape or fabric stripes across the top
Hair
Natural

Makeup

Hair: Keep hair off your face; a low ponytail keeps things neat.

How to put it together

  1. Put on the yellow top and black pants.
  2. Stick black tape stripes across the top for a bee pattern.
  3. Add a headband with antennae if you have one.
  4. Buzz and wave your arms like wings.

Two variations

  • Honey Bee

    Add gold glitter dots and act sweet as honey.

  • Queen Bee

    Wear a small crown-style headband and carry yourself royally.

Safety note

Use skin-safe tape and make sure it comes off easily from clothing. If you add eyeliner, do a patch test first.

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