How to Make a Seaweed Costume

Benefits of a Sea Kelp Powder Bath
Written By
Lauren Griffin
Lauren Griffin
Published: Sep 22, 2011
Updated: Feb 23, 2021
1 minute read

Whether you're an ocean lover, crazy about the color green or just looking for a unique costume, try dressing up as some seaweed this Halloween. It's a fair bet you will not run into anyone else dressed like you,

Things You'll Need:

Things You Will Need

  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Scallop Shell
  • Seaweed Boa
  • Hot Glue Sticks
  • Headband
  • Large Feathers
  • Silk Leaves
  • Green Dress Or T-Shirt (Any Shade)
  • Purchase a base for the costume by picking out a green t-shirt, dress or other piece of clothing at a thrift shop. A simple article of clothing without other decorations and embellishments will work best.

    Buy silk leaves at a craft store or floral shop. While any leaves will successfully cover the dress, long and skinny leaves will look the most like kelp and seaweed.

    Stick a small drop of hot glue at the stem of each leaf, then press it onto the dress until the entire dress is covered in a luscious layer of greenery.

    Create a headpiece. Glue a fluffy green feather to a green fabric headband or beanie, to look like a seaweed moving with the waves. Glue a scallop shell at the base of the feather for another ocean-inspired decoration.

    Complete the costume by wrapping a green seaweed boa around your shoulders.

    Tips

    Gluing shells and plastic fish to the costume also help make the costume look more like seaweed.

    Lauren Griffin

    Lauren Griffin began writing professionally in 2010. Her articles appear on various websites, specializing in academics, food and other lifestyle topics. Griffin attended Columbia University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

    Sponsored
    Our Pastimes Logo

    A destination for the avid collector and weekend hobbyist alike, Our Pastimes features articles and tips about your favorite cards and games, hobbies and more.

    Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

    Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.