Bubbles Costume
Bring Townsville's sweetest, bubble-blowing superhero to life with this classic blue look.
Bubbles is the sweet, animal-loving member of the iconic superhero trio, The Powerpuff Girls. This costume is a massive favorite for solo cosplayers, best-friend duos, and trios because of its bright, nostalgic aesthetic. The look centers around her signature sleeveless blue dress, a thick black midsection band, and high blonde pigtails.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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See yourself as Bubbles
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What you need for a Bubbles costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bubbles costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue sleeveless dress
A simple, bright sky-blue sleeveless A-line or skater dress that hits mid-thigh.
DIY: Use a plain light blue t-shirt dress and cut off the sleeves.
Black waist sash or belt
A wide, solid black fabric belt or elastic waist sash to mimic the cartoon's black stripe.
DIY: Wrap a thick strip of black felt or ribbon around your waist and pin it in place.
Blonde pigtail wig
A bright blonde wig styled into two high, bouncy pigtails with short bangs.
DIY: Part your natural hair down the middle, tie into high pigtails, and use temporary blonde hair spray.
Blue fuzzy hair scrunchies
Two bright blue, fuzzy or plush scrunchies to secure the base of each pigtail.
DIY: Wrap blue pipe cleaners or blue felt strips around standard hair ties.
White knee-high socks
Solid, opaque white knee-high socks or tights.
Black Mary Jane shoes
Classic black patent leather Mary Jane flats with a single strap.
DIY: Use plain black ballet flats or black slip-on shoes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bubbles costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the sky-blue sleeveless skater dress.
- 2
Secure the wide black belt or sash tightly around your waist to create the signature cartoon stripe.
- 3
Put on the white knee-high socks, pulling them up straight just below the knees.
- 4
Slip into the black Mary Jane flat shoes.
- 5
Style your hair or put on the blonde wig, ensuring the high pigtails are secured with the blue fuzzy scrunchies.
- 6
Carry a small plush octopus toy as her beloved companion, Octi, to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup bright and youthful with clean skin, a touch of pink blush, and subtle pink lip gloss. For hair, style two high, symmetrical pigtails on the sides of the head with neat, straight-across bangs.
Bubbles for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Boomer from the Rowdyruff Boys in his signature blue and black sweater.
- group
- Team up with friends dressed as Blossom in pink and Buttercup in green for the ultimate Powerpuff Girls trio.
- kids
- Use a comfortable blue cotton t-shirt dress, white tights, and secure hair with soft blue pom-pom ties.
- Plus size
- An A-line skater dress in stretch scuba fabric offers a comfortable, structured, and flattering cartoon silhouette.
- pet
- A simple light blue pet tee with a black fabric band wrapped around the middle.
Tips
- Choose a skater dress made of scuba or thick jersey fabric so it holds its flared shape without clinging.
- Keep a bottle of bubble solution in your bag for fun, interactive photo opportunities.
- If wearing this outdoors in cool weather, layer with skin-toned fleece leggings under your white socks.
Bubbles costume FAQ
- What does Bubbles wear?
- Bubbles wears a sleeveless sky-blue dress with a thick black stripe across the waist, white knee-high socks, black Mary Jane shoes, and blue hair ties holding up her blonde pigtails.
- How do you do Bubbles' hair?
- Part your hair directly down the middle and tie it into two high, symmetrical pigtails on the sides of your head, securing them with bright blue fuzzy scrunchies.
- What prop goes best with a Bubbles costume?
- A small purple plush octopus toy representing her favorite stuffed animal, Octi, is the perfect character-specific prop.
Did you know? In the original 1992 student film pilot by creator Craig McCracken, the Powerpuff Girls were actually named the 'Whoopass Girls' and acquired their powers from a can of whoopass instead of Chemical X.