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Adult Piggyback Costumes
How a Piggyback Costume Works
A piggyback costume is a one-piece illusion outfit that makes it look like a character is carrying you on their back; you'll also see it sold as a piggy back costume, a ride-on costume, or a carry-me costume. Most are a single, one-size suit with a one-piece top half and a pair of stuffed legs dangling out front where the carrier's arms would be, so from a few feet away it reads as two people at once; a couple of designs, including the plumber costume below, are legs-only trousers worn with your own top instead.
Most designs have you supply the stuffing (towels, newspaper, or bubble wrap all work) and step into the whole thing like a jumpsuit, so there's nothing to fasten together beyond that. The fake legs sit out in front and hide part of the ground ahead, so give yourself a few minutes to get used to walking, and take stairs, kerbs, and dark corners slowly.
Piggyback Costume Characters to Choose From
Character is the main decision here: our piggyback range runs from Oktoberfest regulars to political satire, and every design below ships as one size, ready for a night out, a stag or hen do, or piggy back fancy dress at a themed party any time of year.
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For an Oktoberfest crowd, the Bearded Bavarian Piggyback Costume pairs lederhosen-styled mock legs with an adjustable drawstring waist, fitted to adults 5'4" to 6'4" with a 25" to 44" waist. |
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Want something more topical? The USA President Piggyback Costume puts a political-figure carrier on your back, with an adjustable waistband and your own shirt worn underneath. |
If the night leans animal, the Shark Piggyback Costume wraps a blue shark carrier over your regular clothes and fastens around the torso, sized to fit most adult builds in one size. |
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Sports crowds are covered too, since the Wrestler Piggyback Costume comes with a masked wrestler carrier, adjustable laces and a wider 28" to 48" waist band than the rest of the range. |
The Red Plumber Piggyback takes the retro video game route: a one-piece pull-on with the faux legs already attached, an elasticated waist and lightweight, breathable fabric. |
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These six pull on over what you're already wearing and come off in one go afterwards, so there's nothing to untangle at the end of the night.
Sizing and Fit
Piggyback costumes are sized by waist and height rather than by a dress or trouser size, and every design ships as one size. Most of the range fits adults 5'4" to 6'4" with a 25" to 44" waist and adjusts by drawstring, laces, or elastic; the Wrestler Piggyback Costume runs to a wider 28" to 48" band, and the Shark Piggyback Costume fastens around the torso to fit most adult builds without a stated size range. Check the individual product page, since bands vary a little.
We measure every MorphCostumes design, piggyback costumes included, across 30+ points before it goes into production, and we run over 500,000 quality checks a year across the business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best piggyback costume for adults?
The character is the decision, not the size: our range covers Oktoberfest, political satire, sci-fi, sports, animal, and retro gaming looks, and each one ships as a single size, so pick whichever character you'll enjoy most.
How does a piggyback costume work?
Most are a one-piece suit with a top half and a pair of stuffed legs hanging at the front, so it looks like someone else is carrying you, though a couple of designs are legs-only trousers worn with your own top instead. Either way, you add your own stuffing, usually towels or newspaper, and step into it in one piece.
What size is a piggyback costume?
Piggyback costumes come in one size. Most adjust at the waist by drawstring, laces, or elastic; a couple, the Shark Piggyback Costume included, fasten a fixed way. Most of the range covers adults 5'4" to 6'4" with a 25" to 44" waist, and it shifts a little by design, so check the product page before you buy.
Is a piggyback costume safe to wear?
Yes, with one thing worth knowing first: the dangling front legs hang lower than your own feet and hide part of the ground in front of you. Walk around in it for a few minutes before you head out, and take stairs, kerbs, and dark corners slowly.
What's the difference between an adult and kids piggyback costume?
Size, mainly. Our adult piggyback costumes use the adjustable waist and height bands above, while the kids piggyback costume range is cut to children's sizing.
