Betty and Wilma Costume
Bring Bedrock's best friends to life with these iconic prehistoric looks.
Betty Rubble and Wilma Flintstone are the ultimate prehistoric best friends from the classic animated series The Flintstones. Perfect for duos, these costumes feature simple, brightly colored stone-age dresses and bold, oversized accessories. This guide covers how to assemble both outfits for a coordinated, instantly recognizable retro look.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Betty and Wilma costume
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Wilma's White Dress
A white, one-shoulder dress with a jagged, tattered hemline to mimic a cavewoman aesthetic.
DIY: Cut the hem of a plain white one-shoulder dress or oversized white t-shirt into sharp, uneven triangles.
Wilma's Pearl Necklace
An oversized necklace made of large, chunky white spherical beads representing prehistoric stones.
DIY: String together large white styrofoam balls or oversized white plastic beads on a thick cord.
Betty's Blue Dress
A bright blue halter-neck dress with a jagged hemline, featuring a black halter strap secured by a decorative stone or bow.
DIY: Cut a jagged hem into a bright blue halter dress, and add a black fabric tie around the neck.
Betty's Hair Bow
A small, matching bright blue bow worn directly in the center of the hair.
DIY: Clip a simple piece of blue felt or ribbon shaped into a bow into the hair.
Wigs (Optional)
An orange updo wig with a high bun for Wilma, and a short, flipped black bob wig for Betty.
DIY: Style your own hair using temporary orange hair spray and a high bun for Wilma, or a sleek black bob styling for Betty.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Betty and Wilma costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Wilma: Put on the white one-shoulder dress, ensuring the jagged hem sits mid-thigh.
- 2
Put on the oversized white stone necklace to rest prominently on the collarbone.
- 3
Style hair into a high, voluminous bun with a front swoop, or put on the orange Wilma wig.
- 4
For Betty: Put on the bright blue halter dress, adjusting the black neck strap.
- 5
Style hair into a short, flipped-out bob, or put on the black Betty wig, securing the blue bow clip in the center.
- 6
Both partners should wear simple nude flats, sandals, or go barefoot if indoors to complete the prehistoric look.
Makeup & hair
Wilma needs a bright red lip and her hair styled in a high orange bun with a rounded front fringe. Betty requires a soft, classic makeup look with her signature short black flipped bob and a blue bow pinned to the top.
Betty and Wilma for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Wilma with Fred Flintstone (orange patterned tunic) and Betty with Barney Rubble (brown tunic).
- group
- Add Fred, Barney, Pebbles, Bamm-Bamm, and Dino for a full Flintstones family group.
- kids
- Dress kids as Pebbles Flintstone with a bone in her hair and Bamm-Bamm Rubble with a club.
- Plus size
- Use stretchy cotton or jersey fabrics for the dresses, cutting custom jagged hemlines for a comfortable, flattering fit.
- pet
- Dress a family dog in a purple dinosaur costume to represent Dino.
Tips
- If wearing these outdoors, wear skin-toned leggings or tights underneath the short, jagged dresses for warmth.
- Keep the footwear simple; nude-colored sandals or flats keep the focus on the cartoon-accurate dresses.
- Use hairspray or styling gel generously to keep Wilma's high bun and Betty's flipped bob secure all night.
Betty and Wilma costume FAQ
- What color are Betty and Wilma's dresses?
- Wilma Flintstone wears a white one-shoulder dress, while Betty Rubble wears a bright blue halter-neck dress.
- How do you make a DIY Wilma necklace?
- You can make Wilma's necklace by threading large white styrofoam balls or oversized wooden beads painted white onto a thick string.
- What kind of shoes do Betty and Wilma wear?
- In the cartoon, they are barefoot. For a costume, simple nude-colored flats, sandals, or slip-ons work best.
Did you know? The Flintstones was the most financially successful and character-popular network animated franchise for three decades until The Simpsons debuted.