Branch Costume
Bring the grumpy but lovable Troll to life with this guide.
Branch is the cautious, survivalist Troll from DreamWorks' Trolls franchise who eventually finds his happy colors. This costume is a popular choice for couples, groups, and families because of its recognizable, colorful, and fun aesthetic. The look consists of a green leaf-textured vest, brown patched shorts, blue skin tones, and his signature upright blue hair.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Branch costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Branch costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue long-sleeve shirt and leggings
A matching set of light blue or teal compression garments to mimic Branch's blue skin.
DIY: Use blue body paint on your arms and legs if you prefer not to wear layers.
Green leaf vest
A green vest covered in overlapping felt leaves or a textured green utility vest.
DIY: Cut leaf shapes out of green felt and fabric-glue them onto an old green t-shirt with the sleeves cut off.
Patched brown shorts
Brown or dark khaki shorts with colorful, mismatched felt patches sewn or glued on.
DIY: Take old brown shorts and fabric-glue green, purple, and blue felt squares onto them with visible fake stitching.
Upright blue Troll wig
A tall, pointed blue wig that stands straight up, mimicking the classic Troll doll hair.
DIY: Style a long blue wig straight up using heavy-duty hairspray and a cardboard cone inside for support.
Blue face paint
Skin-safe light blue face paint to match the shirt and leggings.
Purple nose makeup
A small amount of purple face paint or eyeshadow to color the tip of the nose.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Branch costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue long-sleeve shirt and matching blue leggings or tights.
- 2
Pull the patched brown shorts on over the blue leggings.
- 3
Layer the green leaf vest over the blue long-sleeve shirt.
- 4
Apply light blue face paint evenly across your face, neck, and ears, leaving the tip of your nose bare.
- 5
Paint the tip of your nose purple to match Branch's distinct nose color.
- 6
Secure your hair with a wig cap, then put on the upright blue Troll wig, adjusting it so it sits securely.
Makeup & hair
Cover your face in light blue face paint, blending down the neck. Paint the tip of your nose a soft purple. Complete the look with a tall, vertical blue wig that stands straight up.
Branch for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Poppy in her signature pink dress, pink skin, and hot pink upright hair.
- group
- Add Guy Diamond, DJ Suki, and King Peppy for a full Trolls group theme.
- kids
- Use a blue sweat suit, a green puffer vest, and a smaller child-sized blue troll wig.
- Plus size
- Use a stretchy blue base layer and an open-front green vest for a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- A simple green felt leaf cape and a miniature blue wig band.
Tips
- If you are wearing this to an active event, use a wig grip band underneath the tall wig to keep it from tipping over.
- Use a setting spray over the blue face paint to prevent it from smudging onto your green vest.
- Wear comfortable brown or blue sneakers to blend in with the bottom of the leggings.
Branch costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Branch vest?
- Cut a vest shape out of green felt, then cut out dozens of individual leaf shapes from different shades of green felt. Glue the leaves in overlapping layers starting from the bottom hem up to the shoulders.
- What color is Branch's nose?
- Branch has a distinct purple nose, which contrasts with his light blue skin.
- Is there a sad version of the Branch costume?
- Yes, before he finds his happiness, Branch is grey. You can substitute the blue skin and hair for shades of grey and dark charcoal.
Did you know? In the original Trolls movie, Branch's skin is grey for most of the film because he lost his inner happiness, only turning blue again during the performance of 'True Colors'.