Cherry Jam Costume
Rock the Berry Bitty City stage in this sweet popstar look.
Cherry Jam is the resident popstar of Berry Bitty City in the Strawberry Shortcake franchise, known for her singing talent and vibrant style. This costume captures her signature look with a bright magenta dress, striped leggings, and her trademark cherry headband. It is a fantastic choice for fans of the 2009 series who want a colorful, music-inspired outfit.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Cherry Jam costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Cherry Jam costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Magenta and Purple Dress
A short-sleeved or sleeveless A-line dress in vibrant magenta, featuring a purple collar or bodice accent and an attached blue or purple belt.
DIY: Use a plain magenta dress and fabric paint or felt to add a purple collar and a blue fabric belt.
Striped Leggings
Leggings featuring alternating horizontal stripes of light pink and purple.
DIY: Take a pair of light pink leggings and paint purple horizontal stripes using fabric paint and painter's tape.
Cherry Headband
A purple headband topped with a large, glossy red double-cherry accent and green leaves.
DIY: Glue two red craft foam cherries with green felt leaves onto a plain purple plastic headband.
Blue Belt with Cherry Buckle
A bright blue waist belt featuring a prominent red cherry-shaped buckle.
DIY: Cut a cherry shape out of red and green felt and pin it to the center of a blue fabric sash.
Purple Sparkly Shoes
Purple flats, sneakers, or Mary Janes, preferably with a bit of glitter or shine.
DIY: Coat a pair of old slip-on shoes with mod podge and purple glitter.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Cherry Jam costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pink and purple striped leggings first to establish the base pattern.
- 2
Slip on the magenta dress over the leggings, ensuring the skirt sits flat.
- 3
Fasten the blue belt around the waist, positioning the cherry buckle directly in the center.
- 4
Style your hair into Cherry Jam's signature dark purple look, either using a wig or temporary hair color.
- 5
Place the purple headband with the cherry accent securely on your head, positioning it just behind the bangs.
- 6
Put on the purple sparkly shoes to complete the footwear.
- 7
Grab a toy microphone prop to emphasize her popstar persona.
Makeup & hair
Style dark purple hair into a high ponytail with straight-across bangs. Keep makeup simple with pink eyeshadow, rosy cheeks, and a swipe of cherry-pink lip gloss.
Cherry Jam for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Strawberry Shortcake in her classic red and green outfit for a sweet duo.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the whole Berry Bitty City crew, including Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Meringue, and Orange Blossom.
- kids
- This look is highly popular for toddlers and young kids, often sold as a pre-made licensed costume set.
- Plus size
- Use a stretchy magenta skater dress and custom-painted plus-size pink leggings for a comfortable, flexible fit.
Tips
- If you cannot find pink and purple striped leggings, solid purple leggings are a great, easy substitute.
- Ensure the cherry headband is lightweight so it stays comfortable to wear all day or night.
- Bring a toy microphone as a prop to make the character instantly recognizable and fun for photos.
Cherry Jam costume FAQ
- What color is Cherry Jam's hair?
- Cherry Jam has dark purple (indigo) hair, styled with straight bangs and a high ponytail.
- How do I make the striped leggings if I can't buy them?
- Start with a pair of light pink leggings, insert cardboard inside the legs to keep them flat, and paint horizontal purple stripes using fabric paint.
- What are Cherry Jam's main accessories?
- Her key accessories are her purple headband with a double-cherry charm, her blue belt with a cherry buckle, and her microphone.
Did you know? Cherry Jam was first introduced to the Strawberry Shortcake franchise in the 2009 CGI series 'Berry Bitty Adventures' as a superstar singer looking for a normal life.