How do I make Anxiety's hair stand up?

You can use a headband base and attach orange pipe cleaners, stiffened orange felt, or orange yarn wrapped around floral wire to keep the tuft standing upright.

What color is Anxiety from Inside Out 2?

Anxiety is bright orange, which is reflected in her striped shirt, skin tone, and wild hair.

Is this costume comfortable for all-day wear?

Yes, because it relies on standard clothing items like a knit turtleneck and trousers, it is incredibly comfortable and warm for chilly Halloween weather.

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Anxiety Costume

Channel your inner orange emotion with this frantic, high-energy look.

Anxiety is the breakout star of Disney/Pixar's Inside Out 2, voiced by Maya Hawke. This costume is a popular choice for fans who love her relatable, high-strung personality. The look features a retro 1970s-style striped turtleneck, brown flared pants, and her signature wild, upright orange hair.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $25–65

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Orange and White Striped Turtleneck
A long-sleeved, fine-knit turtleneck sweater with horizontal orange and white or cream stripes.
DIY: Use a plain orange turtleneck and paint white horizontal stripes using fabric paint and painter's tape.
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Brown Flared Pants
High-waisted, cropped flare-leg trousers or corduroy pants in a medium brown shade.
DIY: Take an old pair of brown pants, cut them to ankle length, and slightly fray the hem.
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Skinny Brown Belt
A simple, thin brown faux-leather belt with a small gold or silver buckle.
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Orange Pipe Cleaner Headband
A headband featuring upright, exploded orange yarn or pipe cleaners to mimic her chaotic hair.
DIY: Wrap orange chenille pipe cleaners or stiffened orange yarn around a basic plastic headband so they stand straight up.
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Fake Braces
A simple costume mouth accessory showing silver metallic dental braces.
DIY: Cut tiny squares of silver foil and stick them to a clear plastic mouthguard.
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Retro Round Glasses
Clear-lens glasses with thick, round frames to emphasize her wide-eyed, anxious expression.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the orange and white striped turtleneck sweater.
2
Slip into the brown cropped flared pants and tuck the turtleneck neatly into the waistband.
3
Thread the thin brown belt through the pant loops and fasten it securely.
4
Put on the round clear-lens glasses to frame your eyes.
5
Place the orange hair headband on your head, ensuring the chaotic tufts point straight up.
6
Insert the costume braces over your teeth and practice your best wide-eyed, frantic grin.

Makeup & hair

Style your natural hair in a high ponytail or bun to hide it under the headband. For makeup, use orange face paint for a full character look, or keep it simple with exaggerated wide-eyed eyeliner and a slightly worried, drawn-on brow shape.

Anxiety for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Joy in her yellow dress and blue wig, or Sadness in her cozy white turtleneck and blue glasses.
group: Gather friends to dress as the full emotional console: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Envy.
kids: A comfortable one-piece striped jumpsuit with a soft fabric headpiece is perfect for active kids.
Plus size: Opt for a stretchy ribbed knit striped turtleneck and comfortable elastic-waist brown wide-leg pants.
pet: An orange striped dog sweater paired with a lightweight orange plush headpiece.

Tips

To make the hair stand up perfectly, use extra-strength hair gel or wire inserts if you are building a custom wig.
Keep your eyes wide and shoulders slightly shrugged in photos to capture Anxiety's signature posture.
Choose breathable cotton knits for the turtleneck if you plan to wear this to a crowded indoor party.

Anxiety costume FAQ

How do I make Anxiety's hair stand up?: You can use a headband base and attach orange pipe cleaners, stiffened orange felt, or orange yarn wrapped around floral wire to keep the tuft standing upright.
What color is Anxiety from Inside Out 2?: Anxiety is bright orange, which is reflected in her striped shirt, skin tone, and wild hair.
Is this costume comfortable for all-day wear?: Yes, because it relies on standard clothing items like a knit turtleneck and trousers, it is incredibly comfortable and warm for chilly Halloween weather.

Did you know? Anxiety's design in Inside Out 2 was heavily inspired by Muppet-style puppets to give her a frantic, highly expressive, and jittery physical presence.