Looking for an easy Peter B. Parker costume? We’ve actually made two different versions of this laid-back Spider-Man character, one from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and another from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Both costumes are comfortable, relatively inexpensive and perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to wear a traditional Spider-Man costume.
My boys have worn both versions for our family Spider-Verse costumes, including our most recent trip to Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash. Here’s how we put them together using clothes we already owned, thrift store finds and a few easy DIY tricks.
Peter B. Parker Pink Robe Costume (Across the Spider-Verse)
In Across the Spider-Verse, Peter B. Parker is back together with Mary Jane and has a baby daughter, Mayday Parker. His new look includes a pink bathrobe, blue slippers and a baby carrier worn over his Spider-Man suit.
This is such a fun costume, especially for dads or anyone who wants a comfortable Spider-Man costume.
We originally put this costume together for my younger son, but my older son wore it to Oogie Boogie Bash. His height and hairstyle ended up being an even better match for Peter B. Parker!
Pink Robe Peter B. Parker Costume Supplies
- Spider-Man Suit
- Pink Robe
- Blue slippers
- Tall white socks
- Front baby carrier
- Baby doll or stuffed animal for Mayday Parker
- Spider-Verse portal watch
How to Make the Pink Robe Costume
This version is pretty easy to put together if you already have a Spider-Man suit.
I splurged on a Spider-Man suit since Peter is clearly wearing one underneath his pink bathrobe in the movie. I found the pink robe at a local thrift store and borrowed a front baby carrier.
Instead of buying a baby doll for Mayday Parker, we used a stuffed animal. Since Mayday wears a Spider-Man mask, you don’t really need a realistic baby doll to make the costume work.
The only accessories we needed to make for the original costume were the portal watch and blue slippers. When we wore the costume again to Oogie Boogie Bash, we made a few changes to keep it comfortable for a full night at Disneyland.
DIY Spider-Verse Portal Watch
Peter B. Parker wears a Spider-Verse portal watch, which is a fun little detail to include with the costume.
I found a few elaborate tutorials online, but decided to make a much simpler version using wide ribbon, Velcro and duct tape.
It wasn’t an exact replica, but it worked well enough for our costume. If you want something more detailed, check out this Spider-Verse portal watch tutorial for inspiration.
Easy DIY Peter B. Parker Blue Slippers
Peter B. Parker wears blue slippers with his pink bathrobe, but I didn’t want to buy another pair of shoes just for a costume.
For our original version, I used a pair of slide sandals my son already owned and covered them with blue duct tape and blue fabric to recreate the look.
When my older son wore the costume to Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash, we switched to vibrant blue Crocs instead. We knew we’d be doing a lot of walking around Disney California Adventure, so comfort was more important than matching the movie exactly.
Both options work, depending on whether you’re going for a more accurate costume or something comfortable enough to wear all night.
Peter B. Parker Green Jacket Costume (Into the Spider-Verse)
The original Peter B. Parker costume from Into the Spider-Verse is another easy option, especially for teenagers or adults who want to be comfortable on Halloween.
Peter wears a Spider-Man suit underneath regular clothes, including gray sweatpants, a long green jacket and mismatched shoes.
You can wear a full Spider-Man suit underneath, but we went with a simpler version using a Spider-Man shirt, mask and gloves.
Green Jacket Peter B. Parker Costume Supplies
- Spider-Man shirt or full suit
- Spider-Man mask
- Spider-Man gloves
- Gray sweatpants
- Long green jacket
- One brown work boot
- One blue Converse sneaker
How to Make the Green Jacket Costume
We lucked out with this costume because we already owned most of the pieces.
My son wore gray sweatpants he already had and borrowed my husband’s brown work boots and green jacket. Somehow, the jacket was already a pretty close match!
We bought a Spider-Man graphic T-shirt and mask, but the shirt was something he could wear again after Halloween.
You could wear a full Spider-Man suit, but a shirt, mask and gloves are much easier and more comfortable, especially if you’re wearing the costume for several hours.
The trickiest part was finding the right shoes.
DIY Blue Converse Shoes with Duct Tape
Peter B. Parker wears one brown work boot and one blue Converse sneaker. We already had the brown boot, but I wasn’t willing to buy a new pair of blue Converse that my son probably wouldn’t wear again.
I checked thrift stores, but finding blue Converse in a men’s size 12 wasn’t very likely!
Instead, I used a pair of Vans my son already owned and transformed one into a faux blue Converse sneaker using duct tape.
I covered the shoe with blue duct tape, then added white duct tape to create the signature Converse toe cap. A thin strip of black duct tape around the bottom helped finish the look.
I used parchment paper to make a template for the rounded toe and poked holes through the tape so I could put the shoelaces back in.
The finished shoe wasn’t perfect, but it looked close enough for our Peter B. Parker costume, and I didn’t have to buy an expensive pair of sneakers.
DIY Faux Converse Sneakers
Does your costume or cosplay require a pair of Converse sneakers? Make your own pair using this easy tutorial and some duct tape.
Materials
- Low top tennis shoes
- Duct tape: black, white and your color of choice
- Parchment paper
Tools
- Scissors
- Safety pin or needle
Instructions
- Start by removing the laces out of your shoes.
- Then cover the entire shoe in the duct tape color of your choice.
- Poke through the duct tape using a needle or safety pin to create holes for the laces.
- Use parchment paper to trace the top of the shoe toe, creating a rounded shape like converse shoes.
- Use toe template to cut out a piece of white duct tape and add it to the front of the shoe.
- Cut a thin stripe of black duct tape to add around the bottom edge of the shoe.
More DIY Spider-Verse Family Costumes
We’ve had a lot of fun putting together different Spider-Verse costumes over the years.
For our latest trip to Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash, my older son wore the pink robe Peter B. Parker costume, my younger son dressed as Bombastic Bag-Man, and I dressed as Dr. Olivia Octavius.
We’ve also made a DIY Spider-Man Noir costume for another family Spider-Verse theme.
I love that there are so many different Spider-Man characters to choose from, especially if you’re looking for something a little different from the traditional red and blue Spider-Man suit!
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