Astronaut Costume Ideas

An astronaut costume can be fun for an adult or child. The costume is surprisingly easy to make with the right tools. Depending on your level of craftiness and budget, you can choose to go as elaborate or basic as you want.

The Space Suit

The most important part of the astronaut costume aside from the helmet is the space suit. If you are on a budget, you can use a basic white sweatshirt and white sweatpants. If you want a more authentic look, then a Tyvex paint suit may be more suited for your needs. You can go online and buy NASA patches and stickers that can be sewn on to your "suit." Also remember to find an America flag patch and sew it onto one of the sleeves.

The Helmet

You can get as creative as you want with the helmet. Some people report they have used round Halloween candy buckets as a helmet. For a more professional look, try buying a clear plastic globe from a lighting store. Be sure to measure your head and neck so that you do not injure yourself putting on the helmet.

The Accessories

An astronaut needs gloves. Simple white gloves can work or puffy white ski gloves for a more authentic look. You may also want to wear a headset inside your helmet for calling command when you're on a mission. A basic headset can run about $4 at an electronics store. Boots can be white sneakers or you can buy white snow boots from a military surplus store.