How to Make a Galaxy Guy Alien Halloween Costume

Bring a straight-from-space vibe to your next costume party with this silver suit and hat.

Updated on September 15, 2023

Galaxy guy and girl costume — Photo:
Henry Leutwyler

Make an intergalactic impression in this cosmic Halloween costume. These shimmery aliens are more Studio 54 than Area 51 in attire crafted from hardware-store supplies, including dryer tubing, spray paint, and metal-repair tape.

Though this project involves a little more time and effort than some simpler options, the final product is definitely out of this world. Silver cream Halloween makeup, glitter hair spray, and eyeliner add a celestial finishing touch.

What You'll Need

Equipment / Tools

Wire
Hot glue gun
Scissors

Materials

Rubber boots
Metal-repair tape
Dryer duct
Painter's suit
Leather gardening gloves
Bubble gun
Acrylic margarita glass
Chrome spray paint
Silver clamp light
Thin headband
2 5-inch aluminum pie tins

Instructions

Step 1: Cover the Boots

Emily Roemer

Cover a pair of rubber boots in metal-repair tape. Slice a 28-inch piece of dryer duct lengthwise and press open; then cut it into two 6-inch-wide pieces. Wrap the tubing around the tops of the boots and secure with metal-repair tape.
Step 2: Create the Suit and Collar

Emily Roemer

Spray a painter's suit, leather gardening gloves, bubble gun, and acrylic margarita glass (for the hat) with chrome spray paint. Let dry. To add the collar, wrap dryer duct around the neck, trim to fit, and secure with metal-repair tape.
Step 3: Make the Helmet

Emily Roemer

Remove the bulb socket from a silver clamp light and attach the fixture to a thin headband using metal-repair tape. Hot-glue the painted margarita glass to the top of the fixture.

Cut the rims from two 5-inch aluminum pie tins. Snip one inch from one rim to make it smaller than the other and hot-glue the rims shut. Wire rims together, one about 1-1/2-inches above the other, then wire it to the stem of the glass. Tilt one rim for an orbital effect.