Cher and Dionne Costume
Roll with your homies in the ultimate '90s plaid fashion statement.
Cher Horowitz and Dionne Davenport from the 1995 classic Clueless are the ultimate '90s fashion icons. This costume recreates their most famous matching plaid schoolgirl outfits from the movie's opening scenes. Perfect for best friends or couples, this look is instantly recognizable and endlessly stylish.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Cher and Dionne costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Cher and Dionne costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Cher's yellow plaid blazer and skirt set
A matching bright yellow and black tartan plaid blazer and pleated mini skirt.
DIY: Use a yellow pleated skirt and matching blazer, or add black fabric marker lines to a plain yellow set.
Cher's yellow cardigan and white top
A cropped yellow button-up cardigan worn over a plain white scoop-neck t-shirt.
DIY: Wear a white t-shirt under a yellow sweater vest or cardigan you already own.
Dionne's black plaid blazer and skirt set
A matching black, white, and red tartan plaid blazer and pleated mini skirt.
DIY: Pair a black pleated skirt with a matching plaid blazer or jacket.
Dionne's white shirt and red cardigan
A crisp white collared dress shirt worn under a bright red sweater vest or cardigan.
DIY: Layer a red tank top over a white button-down shirt.
Dionne's top hat
An oversized black top hat decorated with a large white flower on the front.
DIY: Safety-pin a large faux white rose or gardenia to a standard black top hat.
Knee-high socks and Mary Janes
White thigh-high or knee-high socks paired with black patent leather Mary Jane shoes.
DIY: Use any solid white tall socks and black flats or low heels.
Vintage flip cell phones
Retro '90s-style flip phones or brick phones as props.
DIY: Print a photo of a '90s phone interface and paste it onto cardboard cut to shape.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Cher and Dionne costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Decide who is playing Cher (yellow plaid) and who is playing Dionne (black plaid).
- 2
Put on the respective white base tops and layer the yellow cardigan (Cher) or red sweater vest (Dionne) over them.
- 3
Put on the matching pleated plaid skirts and blazers.
- 4
Pull on the white knee-high socks, ensuring they are pulled straight and even.
- 5
Slip into the black patent leather Mary Jane shoes.
- 6
For Dionne, secure the oversized black top hat with the white flower on top of her hair.
- 7
Carry your vintage flip phones and hold them up as if taking an important call.
Makeup & hair
Cher wears her long blonde hair sleek, straight, and parted down the middle with natural, glowy '90s makeup. Dionne features braided hair (braided extensions or micro-braids) styled under her hat, paired with a bold lip liner and gloss.
Cher and Dionne for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Cher with Josh in a grunge-style flannel shirt, loose jeans, and a backward cap.
- group
- Add Tai in her oversized red flannel shirt and curly hair, or Amber in one of her outrageous feather outfits.
- kids
- Miniature versions of the yellow and black plaid schoolgirl sets look adorable on kids.
- Plus size
- Look for high-waisted pleated skirts with elastic waistbands for a comfortable, flattering fit.
- pet
- A yellow plaid dog sweater or bandana makes a perfect matching accessory for your pet.
Tips
- Keep safety pins on hand to adjust the skirt lengths or secure Dionne's hat.
- Opt for low-heeled Mary Janes or loafers if you plan on walking or dancing all night.
- Take photos posing back-to-back while pretending to talk on your retro flip phones.
- Check thrift stores for vintage blazers that you can dye or alter for a budget-friendly DIY.
Cher and Dionne costume FAQ
- What are Cher and Dionne's outfits called?
- They are famously known as the Clueless yellow plaid and black plaid schoolgirl uniform sets.
- How do I make Dionne's hat?
- Take a black top hat, wrap a wide white ribbon around the base, and hot-glue a large artificial white flower to the front.
- Can this be a couples costume?
- Yes, Cher and Dionne make a perfect best-friends duo, or you can pair Cher with Josh or Christian.
Did you know? Cher's iconic yellow plaid suit was designed by Dolce & Gabbana and was selected from dozens of options just before filming began.