Imagine sweeping into the party as a walking wall of hair beside your pale, lightbulb-nosed partner.
That’s the beauty of Cousin Itt and Uncle Fester, two characters so bizarre they’re unforgettable.
One gets chuckles with his mysterious mutterings under a shaggy curtain, while the other delights (and slightly creeps out) with his glowing grin.
These two side-by-side feel like the Addams Family just crashed your Halloween.
Materials Needed
- 1 long brown wig set or skeins of yarn (10-12 packs, 24” length)
- 1 black bowler or top hat
- 1 pair of round black sunglasses
- 1 full-length brown robe (size adult, ankle-length)
- 1 bald cap (latex or silicone)
- Gray or white face paint (1 set)
- Fake fur trim (2 pieces, 8” for wrists)
- LED light bulb prop (battery-powered, safe to hold in mouth)
- Hot glue gun & strong adhesive
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: For Cousin Itt, glue yarn strands or wig extensions to a large shirt or fabric base until it creates a full hair curtain that drapes to the floor.
Next, attach the top hat and round glasses.
Step 2: For Uncle Fester, put on the bald cap and cover it with gray or white face paint. Then use darker shading around the eyes to get that sunken look.
Step 3: Slip into the brown robe and add fur cuffs at the wrists for texture.
Step 4: Place the LED light bulb prop in your mouth to complete the classic Fester gag.
Step 5: Stand side by side with Cousin Itt, and you’ve got a duo that blends creepy, quirky, and iconic.
Note:
If Cousin Itt’s yarn hair feels too heavy, attach it in panels to keep the costume lighter and easier to wear.