Blueberry Muffin Costume
Sweet, bookish, and blue—bring this classic Strawberry Shortcake character to life.
Blueberry Muffin is one of Strawberry Shortcake's closest friends, known for her love of books and her signature blue color palette. This costume is a popular choice for nostalgic 1980s cartoon fans, group themes, and colorful cosplay. The look features a bright blue dress, striped stockings, and a matching berry-topped hat or beret.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Blueberry Muffin costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Blueberry Muffin costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Blue dress or pinafore
A bright blue, short-sleeved dress or a blue pinafore layered over a light blue shirt, ideally with white polka dots.
DIY: Wear a plain blue dress and fabric-glue white felt circles onto it.
Blue beret or newsboy cap
A soft blue beret or oversized cap to mimic her signature headwear.
DIY: Use a plain blue beanie and attach a green felt leaf and a purple-blue felt berry to the top.
Striped tights
Thigh-high or full-length tights with horizontal stripes, typically blue and white or green and white depending on the character era.
DIY: Use plain white tights and draw horizontal blue stripes with fabric markers.
Purple or blue cardigan
A lightweight purple or dark blue cardigan or shrug to wear over the dress.
Mary Jane shoes
Classic flat or low-heeled Mary Jane shoes in blue, purple, or black.
DIY: Use plain black flats or sneakers you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Blueberry Muffin costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the striped tights first.
- 2
Layer the blue polka dot dress over a light blue shirt if using a pinafore style.
- 3
Layer the purple or dark blue cardigan over the dress.
- 4
Put on the Mary Jane shoes.
- 5
Style your hair or wig into two low pigtails or a simple bob.
- 6
Place the blue beret on your head, tilting it slightly to one side.
- 7
Carry a book or a small basket of faux blueberries as a prop.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a bright blue wig or wear your natural hair in low pigtails with soft bangs. Keep makeup simple with rosy pink cheeks, light blue eyeshadow, and a sweet pink lip gloss.
Blueberry Muffin for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Strawberry Shortcake in her signature red and pink outfit.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the whole dessert crew, including Lemon Meringue, Orange Blossom, and Raspberry Tart.
- kids
- Use a blue tutu skirt, a blue t-shirt with a felt blueberry patch, and striped leggings for an easy toddler version.
- Plus size
- Opt for an A-line blue skater dress paired with high-stretch striped thigh-high socks for a comfortable, flattering fit.
- pet
- A small blue dog t-shirt paired with a tiny blue felt hat secured with an elastic band.
Tips
- If you are going for the 1980s vintage look, focus on blue and white stripes; for the 2000s look, incorporate more purple and green accents.
- Ensure your beret is secured with bobby pins so it doesn't slip off during parties.
- Wear comfortable flats if you plan on walking around a convention or trick-or-treating.
- Carry a small basket filled with real or artificial blueberries as a fun, interactive photo prop.
Blueberry Muffin costume FAQ
- What color is Blueberry Muffin's hair?
- In most iterations of Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin has bright blue hair, though some classic versions depict her with brown hair under her blue hat.
- How do I make a DIY Blueberry Muffin hat?
- Take a plain blue beret, sew or hot-glue a green felt leaf to the center top, and add a small purple or dark blue pom-pom next to the leaf to represent the blueberry.
- What shoes should I wear with this costume?
- Classic Mary Jane flats in blue, purple, or black work best, but simple white sneakers are a comfortable alternative.
Did you know? Blueberry Muffin was one of the original characters introduced by American Greetings in 1979 alongside Strawberry Shortcake, and she is known for being the bookworm of the group.