Abby Cadabby Costume
Bring magic to Sesame Street in a bright blue dress and wings.
Abby Cadabby is Sesame Street's resident fairy-in-training, known for her sweet personality, magical spells, and vibrant color palette. Dressing up as Abby is a popular choice for kids, teachers, and nostalgic adults alike. Her signature look features a bright blue dress, pink and purple yarn hair, and magical fairy wings.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Abby Cadabby costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Abby Cadabby costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue fairy dress
A sleeveless, knee-length robin's egg blue dress, ideally with a tulle or organza overlay and purple/pink petal accents at the neckline.
DIY: Use a bright blue t-shirt and pair it with a handmade blue tulle tutu skirt.
Fairy wings
Sheer, lightweight fairy wings in shades of pink, purple, or light blue.
DIY: Cut wing shapes out of cardboard, paint them pink and purple, and attach elastic shoulder straps.
Pink and purple yarn wig
A bright pink wig styled into two high pigtails with purple yarn highlights and purple hair ties.
DIY: Tie bright pink yarn onto a headband or mesh cap, styling it into two high, fluffy pigtails.
Toy magic wand
A silver or pink wand topped with a yellow, glowing, or glittering star.
DIY: Cut a star out of yellow felt or glitter paper and glue it to the end of a wooden dowel.
Pink tights
Solid, opaque light pink tights or leggings to match Abby's pink skin tone.
DIY: Use any comfortable pink leggings or sweatpants you already own.
Mary Jane shoes
Simple black, pink, or blue Mary Jane flats or sneakers.
DIY: Wear comfortable pink or white sneakers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Abby Cadabby costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pink tights or leggings as your base layer.
- 2
Slip on the robin's egg blue fairy dress over the tights.
- 3
Secure the sheer pink and purple fairy wings onto your back using the elastic shoulder straps.
- 4
Put on the pink and purple pigtail wig, ensuring your natural hair is pinned back securely under a wig cap.
- 5
Put on your chosen Mary Jane shoes or pink sneakers.
- 6
Grab your star-tipped magic wand to complete the fairy-in-training look.
Makeup & hair
If not using a wig, style your hair into two high, fluffy pigtails and spray them with temporary pink hair color. Keep makeup bright and whimsical with light pink blush on the cheeks, a touch of pink lipstick, and optional face glitter around the temples.
Abby Cadabby for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Elmo, Big Bird, or Cookie Monster for a classic Sesame Street duo.
- group
- Form a full Sesame Street group with friends dressing as Elmo, Grover, Oscar the Grouch, and Zoe.
- kids
- An incredibly popular toddler costume; use a comfortable blue cotton dress, pink leggings, and a soft fabric headband with yarn pigtails.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretchy blue skater dress or a blue empire-waist dress paired with a fluffy blue tutu skirt for extra volume.
- pet
- A simple pink harness paired with small, lightweight pink clip-on fairy wings.
Tips
- Keep the wings lightweight so they don't drag down your dress or feel uncomfortable during long events.
- If dressing up outdoors in cold weather, layer a long-sleeved pink undershirt beneath the blue dress to mimic Abby's pink arms.
- Secure the wig with bobby pins if you plan on dancing or walking around a lot.
- Practice your best 'That's so magical!' catchphrase for photos.
Abby Cadabby costume FAQ
- What color is Abby Cadabby's dress?
- Abby Cadabby wears a bright robin's egg blue dress, often decorated with purple and pink flower petals along the neckline.
- How do you make an easy DIY Abby Cadabby wig?
- You can make a DIY wig by hot-gluing thick pink and purple yarn strands to a pink headband, then tying the yarn into two high, fluffy pigtails on either side.
- Is an Abby Cadabby costume kid-friendly?
- Yes, it is highly kid-friendly, comfortable, and recognizable, making it a perfect choice for toddlers and young children.
Did you know? Abby Cadabby made her debut on Sesame Street in 2006 during Season 37, created to add a strong, magical female lead character to the main cast.