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Clown Costume Guides

Choose a familiar clown, from Ronald McDonald’s bright colors to Pennywise, Art and the Joker. Each guide keeps its clothing and makeup details together.

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20 costume guides Editorial reviewed Sep 18, 2026

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20 Clown costumes

Rainbow Suspenders, Yellow T-Shirt, Red Striped Shirt and Blue Loose Trousers beside Clown Clown costume

Clown

Circus clown look: a red striped shirt or yellow t-shirt with blue loose trousers, rainbow suspenders, a polka dot bow tie and red foam nose. 16 items
Clown White Face Paint, Black Face Paint Stick, White Costume Gloves and Art the Clown Costume + Hat beside Art the Clown Clown costume

Art the Clown

Silent killer clown in white costume gloves: a clown costume with hat, black face paint stick and clown white face paint. 6 items
American Top Hat, Captain Spaulding Costume, Captain Spaulding Mask and Captain Spaulding Make-up beside Captain Spaulding Clown costume

Captain Spaulding

Cult-horror clown look: full white clown paint, blue-ringed eyes, a painted red grin and a black top hat. 5 items
Jester Hat with Bells, Purple Compression Shirt, Purple Cargo Joggers and Pink Suede Chukka Boots beside Chester Clown costume

Chester

Brawl Stars jester look: a jester hat with bells, a purple compression shirt, purple cargo joggers, pink suede chukka boots, a satin waist sash and a giant lollipop. 9 items
Red Pigtail Wig, White Full Bodysuit, Red Ruffle Crop Top and Red Mini Skater Skirt beside Circus Baby Clown costume

Circus Baby

Dress up like Circus Baby, the red-haired animatronic entertainer from Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location. 8 items
Frendo Costume Set, White Oversized Shoe Covers and Red Adhesive Felt beside Frendo Clown costume

Frendo

Creepy small-town mascot in a head-to-toe costume set: white oversized shoe covers and red adhesive felt. 3 items
Costume Top Hat, Clown White Face Paint, Revlon Lipstick and Dance Dress Shirt beside Joker (1989) Clown costume

Joker (1989)

Clown prince in a costume top hat: clown white face paint, a solid tuxedo vest, a purple cotton jacket and a satin cummerbund. 12 items
Joker Costume, Fake Cigarettes, Joker Fancy Bubbles Shirt and Blue Face Paint beside Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) Clown costume

Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)

DC clown villain look: a green deluxe wig, white blue and red face paint, joker costume, mask, fake cigarettes, fake flowers and brown dress shoes. 11 items
Green Cosplay Wig, Custom Fit Silver Plated Grillz, Purple Crocodile Pattern Trench Coat and Gold Plated Necklace beside Joker (Suicide Squad) Clown costume

Joker (Suicide Squad)

DC’s purple-coat villain look: green wig, crocodile-pattern trench coat, gold necklace, tattoo tee, sweatpants, walking cane and face paint. 11 items
Yellow T-Shirt, Purple Suit, Red Lipstick and Blue Tie beside Joker Clown costume

Joker

Clown-prince white gloves: purple suit, yellow shirt, blue tie, white face paint, red lipstick and green hair. 8 items
Black Turtleneck (Cut-off bottom), Striped Black and White Shirt, Pinstripe Pants and Striped Socks beside Laughing Jack Clown costume

Laughing Jack

Creepypasta imaginary-friend look: a striped shirt under a black turtleneck, pinstripe pants, faux fur collar, claws and the harlequin mask. 10 items
Red Bib Overalls, White Long-Sleeve Shirt, Black-and-White Striped Tights and Black Ballet Flats beside Loonette Clown costume

Loonette

Dress up like Loonette, the playful clown from The Big Comfy Couch, with red bib overalls and a purple bowler. 8 items
Women’s Button Front Dress, Short Layered Fluffy Hair, Elastic Fabric Stretch Cinch Belt and Pinback Button beside Nurse Joker Clown costume

Nurse Joker

Dark Knight nurse disguise look: a button front dress, layered fluffy hair, cinch belt, pinback button, airsoft machine gun, makeup kit, crew socks and clogs. 8 items
Pennywise Costume, White Makeup, Pennywise Gloves and Disposable Helium Tank beside Pennywise Clown costume

Pennywise

Grinning clown in ruffled clown gloves: a ruffled clown costume, white face makeup and multi colored balloons. 7 items
Pennywise Cosplay Costume, Pennywise Mask, Pennywise Contact Lenses and Latex Bald Cap beside Pennywise (2017) Clown costume

Pennywise (2017)

2017 clown-horror look: the grey costume with puffed sleeves, a bald cap, red wig, contact lenses, balloons and the makeup kit. 9 items
Red Face Paint, Clown Costume, White Face Paint and Stripe Dress Socks beside Ronald McDonald Clown costume

Ronald McDonald

The famous fast-food clown look: red and white face paint, a clown costume, stripe dress socks and clown shoes. 5 items
Shorty Costume Set and Light Blue High-Top Sneakers beside Shorty Clown costume

Shorty

Green-haired alien clown in a full costume set: a yellow boxing-scene suit and light blue high-top sneakers. 2 items
Sun Costume Set, Sun Face Mask and Gold Jester Shoes beside Sun Clown costume

Sun

Sun costume guide with a striped adult-fit outfit, ray mask, and jester-style shoe approximation, plus a creator sewing and mask resource. 3 items
Twisty the Clown Mask, Pint of Blood, Fake Rose and Twisty the Clown Costume beside Twisty Clown costume

Twisty

Masked clown killer in half finger white gloves: a ruffled clown costume, a terrifying grin mask and a fake rose. 6 items
Wavy Green Wig, Joker Patterned Tie, Purple Overcoat and Blue Hexagon Shirt beside Joker Clown costume

Joker

Green-haired clown in white, black and red makeup: a purple overcoat, a blue hexagon shirt and purple gloves. 10 items

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Choose One Clown Look

Ronald McDonald uses bright primary colors, while Art and Laughing Jack lean into black and white. Captain Spaulding, Pennywise and the different Jokers each have their own clothing and makeup cues. Follow one dedicated guide rather than mixing every detail.

Clown Costume Questions

Are all these clowns scary?

No. Ronald McDonald offers a colorful mascot look; the film and comic characters include darker options. Choose the mood that suits your event.

Do I need a wig and giant shoes?

Only if those details matter to your chosen character. For an original clown, contrasting clothes and a nose or ruffle can be enough.

Ronald McDonald
Ronald McDonald provides a colorful contrast to the horror clowns.
Ronald McDonald Costume Guide

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