Britney Spears Costume
Hit me baby one more time in this iconic 90s pop look.
Dress up as the Princess of Pop in her most famous music video outfit. This costume recreates Britney Spears' iconic 1998 schoolgirl look from '...Baby One More Time'. It is a highly recognizable, nostalgic choice that is easy to assemble using basic wardrobe pieces.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–70
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What you need for a Britney Spears costume
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White button-down shirt
A classic long-sleeve white dress shirt, tied at the waist to expose the midriff.
DIY: Use any white dress shirt from your closet and tie the front tails into a knot.
Grey cardigan
A simple grey knit cardigan, worn open and unbuttoned.
DIY: Use a grey V-neck sweater and cut a straight line down the center front.
Black pleated mini skirt
A high-waisted, pleated schoolgirl-style skirt in solid black.
Thigh-high black socks
Opaque black knit socks that reach mid-thigh.
DIY: Use black over-the-knee socks or cut the feet off black tights.
Pink fuzzy hair scrunchies
Two fluffy, pink pom-pom style hair ties.
DIY: Glue pink craft pom-poms onto standard elastic hair ties.
Black platform loafers
Chunky black leather loafers or Mary Jane shoes.
DIY: Any flat black school shoes or school-style flats will work.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white button-down shirt, leaving the bottom buttons undone, and tie the front tails into a secure knot just below your ribs.
- 2
Pull on the black pleated mini skirt, adjusting it to sit comfortably on your waist or hips.
- 3
Layer the grey cardigan over the white shirt, leaving it completely unbuttoned and letting it drape slightly off your shoulders.
- 4
Pull the black thigh-high socks up so they sit securely on your mid-thigh.
- 5
Slip into the black platform loafers or Mary Jane shoes.
- 6
Part your hair down the middle, tie it into two high pigtails, and secure each side with a pink fuzzy scrunchie.
Makeup & hair
Part your hair down the middle and style it into two loose or braided high pigtails secured with pink fuzzy scrunchies. Keep makeup fresh and late-90s inspired with neutral eyeshadow, black mascara, and a glossy pink lip.
Britney Spears for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a partner dressed as 2001 Justin Timberlake in a matching head-to-toe denim suit.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as different eras of Britney, including the 'Oops!... I Did It Again' red latex jumpsuit and the 'Toxic' flight attendant uniform.
- kids
- A mini version with a white knotted shirt, grey cardigan, pleated skirt, and cute pink hair ties.
- Plus size
- Opt for a pleated skirt with an elastic waistband and a stretch-knit cardigan for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- A small dog-sized schoolgirl uniform collar with a tiny pink hair bow.
Tips
- If you don't want to expose your midriff, wear a white camisole underneath the knotted shirt.
- Keep the cardigan slightly off your shoulders to match Britney's relaxed music video styling.
- Use bobby pins to keep the heavy fuzzy scrunchies from sliding down your pigtails.
Britney Spears costume FAQ
- What do I need for a DIY Britney Spears costume?
- You need a white button-down shirt tied at the waist, a grey cardigan, a black pleated skirt, black thigh-high socks, black shoes, and pink fuzzy hair scrunchies.
- How do I style my hair for the ...Baby One More Time look?
- Part your hair down the middle, create two high pigtails (either loose or braided), and secure them with fluffy pink pom-pom scrunchies.
- What shoes should I wear with this costume?
- Chunky black platform loafers, Mary Janes, or simple black schoolgirl flats work best for this look.
Did you know? The iconic schoolgirl outfit from the '...Baby One More Time' music video was actually assembled from clothing bought at Kmart, as Britney felt the planned wardrobe looked too high-fashion.