Bring It On Cheerleader Costume
Brrr! It's cold in here—bring the heat in this classic uniform.
Step onto the mat as a Rancho Carne Toros cheerleader from the hit 2000 teen comedy Bring It On. This iconic look is a staple for Halloween and pop culture conventions, instantly recognizable by its bold red, black, and white color scheme. The outfit consists of a classic pleated cheer skirt, a matching sleeveless shell top, and high-energy spirit accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Bring It On Cheerleader costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bring It On Cheerleader costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Toros Cheerleader Shell Top
A sleeveless, V-neck athletic crop top in red, black, and white with 'TOROS' printed across the chest in bold varsity lettering.
DIY: Use a red sleeveless crop top and use black and white fabric paint or iron-on letters to spell out 'TOROS'.
Pleated Cheer Skirt
A matching red pleated mini skirt with black and white stripe detailing along the hem.
DIY: Take a plain red pleated skirt and fabric-glue black and white ribbon trim around the bottom edge.
White Cheer Sneakers
Classic, clean white athletic sneakers or canvas tennis shoes.
DIY: Use any clean pair of white running shoes or low-top sneakers you already own.
White Slouch Socks
Thick white crew socks scrunched down slightly around the ankles.
DIY: Wear standard white athletic crew socks pulled up and slightly bunched.
Hair Bow
A large, oversized satin or grosgrain ribbon bow in solid black, red, or white, secured to a high ponytail.
DIY: Tie a wide piece of red or black ribbon into a large bow around a standard hair elastic.
Metallic Pom-Poms
A pair of metallic foil pom-poms in matching red, silver, and black colors.
DIY: Cut thin strips of red and black plastic tablecloths, bundle them together, and secure the center with tape to create handles.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bring It On Cheerleader costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red, black, and white 'TOROS' cheerleader shell top.
- 2
Slip on the matching red pleated cheer skirt, ensuring the waistband sits comfortably at your waist.
- 3
Pull on the white crew socks and scrunch them down slightly to create a classic slouchy athletic look.
- 4
Lace up your clean white athletic sneakers.
- 5
Pull your hair up into a high, sleek ponytail and secure it tightly with an elastic band.
- 6
Attach the oversized cheer bow directly above the hair elastic so it sits prominently at the top of your head.
- 7
Grab a metallic pom-pom in each hand to complete the high-energy look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a high, bouncy ponytail with a large bow. Keep makeup fresh and athletic with a touch of lip gloss, light blush, and optional face glitter on the cheekbones for a game-day sparkle.
Bring It On Cheerleader for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a male Toros cheerleader wearing a matching red and black varsity vest, or go as rival squad members from the East LA Clovers in green, yellow, and orange.
- group
- Gather your friends to form the entire Toros squad, or set up a Toros vs. Clovers dance-off group dynamic.
- kids
- A miniature version of the red and black pleated uniform with a smaller matching hair bow.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-knit polyester cheer uniforms with elastic waistbands for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- A red dog sweater with 'TOROS' printed on the back and tiny red ruffles around the hem.
Tips
- Wear red or black spandex boy-shorts under the pleated skirt for comfort and coverage while moving around.
- If dressing up in colder weather, layer a white long-sleeve turtleneck or crop top underneath the shell top.
- Keep your sneakers clean; scuffs can be easily removed with a damp cloth or magic eraser before heading out.
- Practice a few classic cheer poses or the iconic 'Brrr! It's cold in here' chant for fun photo opportunities.
Bring It On Cheerleader costume FAQ
- What does the Bring It On cheerleader costume look like?
- The classic look is the Rancho Carne Toros uniform, which features a red, black, and white sleeveless 'TOROS' crop top, a matching red pleated mini skirt, white sneakers, slouch socks, and a large hair bow.
- Can I dress up as the rival team from Bring It On?
- Yes! You can dress up as an East LA Clovers cheerleader by wearing a green, yellow, and orange uniform that says 'CLOVERS' on the chest.
- What should I wear under the cheerleader skirt?
- It is highly recommended to wear matching red or black spandex athletic briefs or boy-shorts underneath the pleated skirt for comfort and coverage.
Did you know? The iconic 'Toros' uniforms from the movie were designed to look like authentic high school cheer gear, sparking a massive trend of cheerleading-themed Halloween costumes throughout the 2000s.