Blink-182 Nurse Costume
Bring the iconic 1999 pop-punk album cover to life.
The Blink-182 Nurse is one of the most recognizable figures of late-90s pop-punk, originally appearing on the cover of the 1999 album 'Enema of the State'. Fans choose this costume for its nostalgic, edgy, and slightly provocative aesthetic. The look centers on a low-cut white nurse uniform paired with bright blue surgical gloves and a red bra.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Blink-182 Nurse costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Blink-182 Nurse costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White nurse mini dress
A short, form-fitting white nurse uniform dress with a front zipper or button closure.
DIY: Use a plain white button-down shirt dress and add red fabric trim to the collar.
Red lace bralette
A vibrant red lace bra or bralette designed to peek out from the unzipped dress.
White nurse hat
A classic white nurse hat headband featuring a red cross emblem.
DIY: Fold white cardstock into a nurse hat shape, draw a red cross on the front, and bobby-pin it to your hair.
Blue exam gloves
Bright blue nitrile or latex medical exam gloves.
White thigh-high stockings
Opaque or semi-sheer white thigh-high socks.
Red high heels
Glossy red patent leather pumps or high-heeled shoes.
DIY: Use any red shoes or paint an old pair of heels with red acrylic paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Blink-182 Nurse costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red lace bralette or bra first.
- 2
Slip on the white nurse mini dress, leaving the front zipper or buttons open low enough to clearly reveal the red lace.
- 3
Pull on the white thigh-high stockings.
- 4
Step into the red high-heeled shoes.
- 5
Place the white nurse hat headband securely on your head.
- 6
Pull on the bright blue exam gloves right before heading out.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a sleek, high-volume 90s blowout or a neat updo to keep the focus on the nurse hat. For makeup, go with a bold red lip to match the bra and shoes, paired with defined eyeliner.
Blink-182 Nurse for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a member of Blink-182 from the 'What's My Age Again?' music video (wearing flesh-colored shorts).
- group
- Go as a 90s MTV-era group with friends dressed as other iconic music video characters from the era.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretchy white zip-up dress or a white scrub top tailored to fit comfortably, paired with a supportive red lace bralette.
Tips
- Keep a spare pair of blue nitrile gloves in your pocket in case the first pair rips during the night.
- If the dress is too short or sheer, wear white boyshorts or spandex underneath for comfort.
- Practice posing with one hand snapping a blue glove for the ultimate album-cover photo recreation.
Blink-182 Nurse costume FAQ
- What album is the Blink-182 nurse from?
- She is on the cover of the band's smash-hit 1999 album, 'Enema of the State'.
- Why does the Blink-182 nurse wear blue gloves?
- The blue exam gloves are a nod to the clinical, tongue-in-cheek theme of the album title, 'Enema of the State'.
- How do I make the costume look authentic?
- The key details are the bright blue latex gloves and letting the red lace bra peek out from the unzipped white uniform.
Did you know? The nurse on the cover was portrayed by actress Janine Lindemulder, who also appeared in the music video for 'What's My Age Again?'.