Costumes That Start With P: 40 Easy Ideas
Got P? Lucky you. The best costumes that start with P are pirate, pumpkin, painter, pilot, penguin, police officer, pizza and pajama-clad sleepover kid. P is one of the deepest letters in the alphabet, so you can go spooky, funny, glam or cosy and still stay on-letter, mostly using clothes you already have.
And if your issue is "I like five of these and can't decide," The Costume Rack asks your vibe, your closet and how you feel about face paint, then matches you to one costume, like the pirate or the pumpkin, and splits it into pieces. Start my costume
Easy costumes that start with P
Start here if you want minimum effort, maximum "oh, nice."
The P starter pack
| Costume | What you need | Closet version |
|---|---|---|
| Pirate | Striped top, bandana, eyepatch | Any stripes + a scarf on your head |
| Pumpkin | Orange top, green hat | Orange hoodie + a green beanie |
| Painter | Smock, beret, palette | Old shirt splashed with paint + card palette |
| Pilot | White shirt, captain hat, wings badge | White shirt + card wings pin |
| Penguin | Black top with white front | Black hoodie + white tee underneath, unzipped |
| Police officer | Navy shirt, cap, badge | Navy shirt + a card badge |
| Pizza | Triangle tabard | Cardboard triangle painted with toppings |
| Pajama person | PJs, slippers, teddy | Exactly what you wear to bed |
That's eight. Here's the rest of the 40.
More easy costumes that start with P
- Princess. Any long dress and a paper crown.
- Prince. Smart jacket, a sash, a crown.
- Punk rocker. Ripped jeans, band tee, safety pins, eyeliner.
- Paparazzi. Camera, cap, and you chase people for "photos."
- Postal worker. Blue shirt, a bag, letters.
- Plumber. Dungarees, a plunger, a cap.
- Park ranger. Khaki shirt, hat, binoculars.
- Paramedic. Green or dark top with reflective tape.
- Prisoner. Orange outfit or black and white stripes, a number on your chest.
- Pop star. Your most sparkly outfit and a hairbrush mic.
- Ping pong player. Sports gear and a paddle.
- Pageant queen. Gown, sash, crown, wave.
Costumes that start with P for girls
These costumes that start with P female picks lean glam, cute or spooky (anyone can wear them):
- Peacock. Blue and green outfit, a fan of paper feathers on your back.
- Poodle. White fluffy top, pom-pom ears, a bow.
- Poodle-skirt 50s girl. Full skirt, ponytail, neck scarf.
- Pixie. Green, pointy card ears, glitter.
- Pom-pom cheerleader. Pleated skirt and pom-poms.
Plus princess, painter, pop star, pirate and pumpkin from above. "Pirate queen" is the glam version of the pirate: corset-style top, big hoop earrings, a sash.
Costumes that start with P for guys
Costumes that start with P male picks that guys tend to go for:
- Pilot. Aviators do 80% of the work.
- Pharaoh. Gold collar from card, a striped headdress from a towel.
- Poker player. Visor, sunglasses, chips in your pocket.
- Pro wrestler. Shorts over leggings, a cape, a cardboard belt.
- Paintballer. Camo, goggles, and bright paint splats on your top.
Plus pirate, police officer, punk, plumber and paparazzi from the lists above.
Funny costumes that start with P
Funny costumes that start with P are some of the best in the whole alphabet. These get photos:
- Pickle. All green, bumpy texture from bubble wrap painted green.
- Pineapple. Yellow top with diamond lines, a spiky green crown.
- Popcorn. Red and white stripes, white balloons stuffed at the top.
- Peanut. A beige bean-shaped body. Add a "butter" friend (P and B).
- Pig. Pink everything, a snout from a cup.
- Parrot. Bright colors, card beak, and you repeat everything people say.
- Piñata. Fringe of tissue paper strips glued to an old top.
The P-only joke combo: a "peas in a pod" group (green top, green balloons, a green blanket around all of you).
Spooky P for Halloween
Halloween costumes that start with P:
- Phantom. White half-mask, cape.
- Plague doctor. Long dark coat, wide hat, a paper beak.
- Poltergeist. Ghost sheet with chains of paper clips. Spooky and cheap.
Also: possessed doll, pumpkin king (a pumpkin with a crown), or a pale pirate ghost. The pumpkin and the pirate are both costumes The Costume Rack can match you to, each with a no-makeup build.
Group and duo costumes that start with P
Big P parties tend to collapse into "everyone's a pirate." Funny for a minute, then annoying.
The Costume Rack fixes the double-up problem. You share one link, friends claim their costumes on your rail, and you can all see the pirate is already taken before anyone buys an eyepatch. Start my costume
Duo P costumes
- Peanut and pickle. Not a classic snack pairing, but it's fully on-letter and that's the joke.
- Pilot and passenger. Neck pillow, eye mask.
- Police officer and prisoner. Classic.
- Painter and painting. One holds an empty frame around their face.
- Prince and princess. Wholesome.
- Pirate and parrot. The parrot sits on the pirate's shoulder (in spirit).
Group P costumes
- Pizza party: pizza slices with different toppings, plus a pizza delivery driver.
- Pirate crew (done right): captain, parrot, plank, treasure "chest" (a box).
- Pumpkin patch: pumpkins, a scarecrow-ish "patch keeper," a pie.
- Peas in a pod. One shared green blanket.
- Picnic: picnic blanket, pie, pear, plate.
- Pop band: four pop stars, one camera-wielding paparazzi.
Last-minute P costumes from your closet
Under an hour? Here's your fast list of last-minute costumes that start with P:
- Pajamas. Cosy, cheap, done. Add a teddy and a toothbrush to make it a "sleepover" look.
- Pirate. Stripy top, a scarf on your head, an eyeliner moustache or just an eyepatch from black card.
- Pumpkin. Orange hoodie, green beanie. Draw a jack-o'-lantern face on paper and pin it on if you don't want face paint.
- Penguin. Black hoodie unzipped over a white tee.
- Painter. An old shirt, paint splatters, a brush behind your ear.
- Punk. Black clothes, safety pins, messy hair.
Kids costumes that start with P
Easy kids costumes that start with P: penguin, pumpkin, pirate, pig, panda, police officer and princess. Pick something they can run in. Felt and safety pins beat glue.
Doing a full alphabet theme? Your friends on F and W can browse costumes that start with F and costumes that start with W.
Pick your P and get the pieces lined up
Tell The Costume Rack your vibe and what's already in your closet, and in about two minutes it matches you to a costume and splits it into pieces, each with where to find it and a version from things you own. A countdown sets one piece a day, and one shared link keeps your whole group on the same rail.
FAQ
What are easy costumes that start with P?
Pajamas, pirate, pumpkin, penguin, painter and police officer are the easiest. Most need one or two signal pieces on top of normal clothes, like an eyepatch or a green beanie. You can build any of them in under an hour.
What are good costumes that start with P for a female?
Princess, pirate queen, peacock, poodle, pop star and pixie are popular picks. For glam, go peacock or pop star; for spooky, go phantom or a possessed doll. All of them work for anyone.
What fancy dress ideas begin with P?
Pirate, pilot, pizza, prisoner, punk and pineapple are popular fancy dress ideas beginning with P. Pirate is the most common, so if you want to stand out at a uni social, go pickle or popcorn.
What Halloween costumes start with P?
Pumpkin, phantom, plague doctor, poltergeist, pirate ghost and possessed doll are good Halloween costumes that start with P. Pumpkin and pirate are the easiest and don't need face paint.
What are funny costumes that start with P?
Pickle, pineapple, popcorn, piñata, pig and parrot are the funniest costumes that start with P. The parrot is great if you like a running bit: just repeat what everyone says.