You Will Need The Following Items
Execution
Base Layer – Monkey Mode
Put on the monkey onesie first — this will be your furry base layer, giving you Diddy’s brown fur from head to toe. Make sure the hood (if it has one) is down for now so the hat can fit properly later.
T-Shirt Time
Pull the Diddy Kong T-shirt over the onesie. This should be red with yellow stars (or as close as possible) to match his iconic top. Tuck it slightly at the sides if needed so it sits comfortably over the bulk of the onesie.
Feet First
Slide into your furry slippers to match the onesie’s texture. Bonus if they’re paw-shaped for an extra cartoony effect.
Hat On
Wear the Nintendo hat — ideally red with the Nintendo logo — snug on your head. This is Diddy’s signature accessory and instantly makes you recognizable.
Backpack for Bananas
Strap on the grey backpack to mimic Diddy’s adventurous explorer vibe. It’s functional too — perfect for stashing candy or party snacks.
Additional tips
Group Costume Ideas
Donkey Kong Crew
You as Diddy Kong
Friend as Donkey Kong (brown fur + red tie)
Another as Cranky Kong (gray beard, glasses, cane)
Someone as Dixie Kong (pink hat + ponytail)
Nintendo All-Stars
You as Diddy
Friends as Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Princess Peach, and Toad
Optional: Someone as Bowser for fun rival energy
Barrel Blast Squad
You as Diddy
Friend as Donkey Kong
Others dressed as giant DK barrels (DIY cardboard barrels with straps)
Banana Prop: Carry a plastic banana (or a bunch) as a fun, instantly recognizable accessory.
Backpack Game: Fill your backpack with small banana candies and hand them out for a fun party trick.
Tagline Ideas
Monkey see, monkey do, monkey win.
Bananas are my power-up.
Running on bananas since 1994.
