This is yet another one of those posts that doesn’t really have a distinct answer. Costuming for puppeteers can be extremely varied, dependent entirely on the director’s vision, the blocking (theatrical term for "movement"), the content of the show, and whether or not the puppeteers are seen on stage. However, there are some general concepts which are good to keep in mind. The following is split up into sections: general principles; visibility; gloves; shoes; hoods; and more suggestions. 

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As with many other generic questions (the Beginner’s Guide to Puppetry, how to make puppets, what materials to use when making a puppet, etc etc), there’s no right answer to the question. It couldn’t be said¹ better than by Mathieu René:

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This isn’t a very easy question to answer. There are a number of ways to create a puppet, any of which will suit you; and none of which are wrong. In fact, you will find that designing a puppet can come from a number of different directions, even if you choose to start with one of the following:

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