Bulma Costume
Channel the brilliant Dragon Ball scientist with her iconic pink dress look.
Bulma is the brilliant, tech-savvy scientist from the Dragon Ball series and Goku's very first companion. Fans love her for her intelligence, bold personality, and constantly changing style. Her most iconic, classic look features her signature pink adventure dress, a red hair bow, and vibrant teal hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Bulma costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bulma costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Pink t-shirt dress
A short-sleeved, bright pink cotton t-shirt dress with the name 'BULMA' printed in bold black letters across the chest.
DIY: Use a plain pink oversized t-shirt and apply black fabric paint or iron-on vinyl letters to spell out 'BULMA'.
Teal cosplay wig
A shoulder-length synthetic wig in a bright teal or turquoise color with straight-cut bangs.
DIY: Use temporary teal hair color spray on your natural hair if it is already shoulder-length with bangs.
Red hair bow
A large, oversized red satin bow attached to a hair clip or headband.
DIY: Fold a length of wide red satin ribbon into a bow and glue it to a standard hair clip.
Purple utility belt
A purple canvas belt with a matching pouch or fanny pack worn around the waist.
DIY: Dye a white canvas belt and small pouch using purple fabric dye.
White crew socks
Classic white cotton crew socks pulled up to mid-calf.
Yellow and blue sneakers
Sporty low-top sneakers in a yellow and blue color scheme.
DIY: Use blue and yellow acrylic leather paint to customize an old pair of white sneakers.
Dragon Radar prop
A small, circular green device with a grid screen and a yellow button on top.
DIY: Paint a round plastic container green, glue a printed green grid image to the front, and add a yellow bead to the top.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pink t-shirt dress, ensuring the printed name is centered on your chest.
- 2
Secure your natural hair under a wig cap and put on the teal shoulder-length wig.
- 3
Clip the large red bow into the wig, positioning it high on the back of your head.
- 4
Fasten the purple utility belt or fanny pack around your waist, resting it slightly on your hips.
- 5
Pull on the white crew socks, keeping them slightly slouched.
- 6
Lace up your yellow and blue sneakers.
- 7
Carry the Dragon Radar prop in your hand or tuck it into your utility pouch for photos.
Makeup & hair
Style the teal wig with straight, shoulder-length hair and full bangs. Keep makeup light and youthful with a touch of pink lip gloss and simple black eyeliner to capture the classic anime aesthetic.
Bulma for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Goku in his orange training gi or Vegeta in his blue Saiyan armor.
- group
- Join a Dragon Ball group with Master Roshi, Yamcha, Krillin, and Oolong.
- kids
- A pink t-shirt dress and a teal clip-in hair streak make an easy, comfortable kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- A stretchy cotton t-shirt dress provides a comfortable, breathable, and highly adjustable fit.
- pet
- Dress your pet in a small orange shirt to look like Goku's training gi.
Tips
- Use fabric paint or iron-on vinyl to easily add the 'BULMA' text to a plain pink dress.
- Keep your hands free by storing your phone, ID, and keys inside the functional purple fanny pack.
- Style the wig bangs with a light mist of hairspray to keep them out of your eyes during photos.
Bulma costume FAQ
- What is written on Bulma's classic pink dress?
- Her classic dress has her name 'BULMA' printed in bold, black capital letters across the chest.
- How do I make a DIY Dragon Radar?
- You can paint a small round plastic container green, draw a grid pattern on the screen, and add a yellow button at the top.
- What color is Bulma's hair?
- While her hair color varies across different sagas, her classic original look features bright teal or turquoise hair.
Did you know? Bulma is famous for having over 80 different hairstyles and outfits throughout the Dragon Ball franchise, making her one of anime's ultimate fashion icons.