Adult Seahorse Costume - Golden Hippocampus Novelty Ocean Suit
DELIVERY
- Dispatch: Within 24 Hours
- Registered & Express Post for ALL Orders.
- Pick up is available.
- Easy 14 days returns and exchanges
RETURNS
If you do not like the product you can return it within 14 days - no questions asked. This excludes stockings, gloves, swimwear and clearance sale items. We have an easy and hassle-free return policy. Please look at our Delivery & Returns section for further information.
PRODUCT DETAILS
What's in the Box
- Seahorse body tabard with integrated hood (sculptural head with tubular snout and dorsal crest)
- Attached segmented torso panels and dorsal fin
- Curled tail piece with padded leg wrap component
This Adult Seahorse Costume turns you into a golden mythological hippocampus, with a sculptural 3D head hood, segmented exoskeleton body, and a curled tail that wraps around your thigh. The tabard-style design slips on over your own black clothes for instant under-the-sea transformation.
Standout features: the oversized googly-eyed seahorse head sits above your face with a protruding tubular snout and jagged dorsal crest running down the back. Four to five horizontal body panels mimic the seahorse's segmented torso, padded for dimension. The curled tail piece attaches at the hip and wraps your leg with a separate padded component that secures around your thigh. Golden yellow-orange fabric with black accent details keeps the look cartoonish and party-ready.
Perfect For
Stag Nights & Bachelor Parties: A guaranteed laugh for pub crawls, brewery tours, or any send-off where you want the groom to stand out in gloriously ridiculous marine-life fancy dress.
Under-the-Sea Themed Events: Aquarium fundraisers, ocean conservation galas, nautical costume parties, or Mermaid & Sea Creature group themes where someone needs to be the mythological seahorse.
Novelty Fancy Dress & Group Costumes: Pair with jellyfish, octopus, and crab costumes for a full sea-creature crew, or wear solo to any fancy dress event where humour beats elegance.
How to Wear It
Wear over a fitted black t-shirt and dark trousers (as shown) for the cleanest look. The tabard's open sides and sleeveless cut mean your arms stay free for drinks and dancing. Secure the leg wrap snugly around your thigh so the tail holds its curl.
FAQs
What size should I order?
Check the size chart for chest and height measurements. The tabard design is forgiving through the torso, but the leg wrap needs to fit your thigh circumference. If you're between sizes, size up for comfort.
Can I wear this to an outdoor event or will it overheat?
The open sides and sleeveless cut provide decent ventilation, but the foam-backed body panels do trap some heat. Fine for autumn pub crawls or indoor parties; you'll feel it in full summer sun.
How do I put this on? Is the tail attached or separate?
Pull the tabard over your head like a vest, then secure the back closure (likely Velcro or zip running down the spine). The tail piece is attached at the hip; wrap the padded leg component around your thigh and fasten.
Is this suitable for a mixed group costume or just solo fancy dress?
Works brilliantly in a sea-creature group (pair with octopus, jellyfish, crab costumes) or solo as the party's marine oddity. Either way, you're the most recognisable seahorse in the room.
Care: Spot clean polyester; avoid machine wash due to foam inserts.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return form, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer Flat Rates $9.8 for Registered Post or $14.8 for Express Post within Australia.

