Ellie from Up Costume
Adventure is out there with this heartwarming, nostalgic Pixar-inspired costume.
Ellie from Pixar's Up is a beloved character known for her spirited sense of adventure and lifelong love story with Carl Fredricksen. People choose this costume for its nostalgic charm, heartwarming appeal, and versatility. The classic look focuses on her young adventurer outfit, featuring an aviator cap, goggles, and her signature grape soda pin.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Ellie from Up costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ellie from Up costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Aviator Hat and Goggles
A brown faux-leather pilot cap with matching vintage-style goggles worn on top.
DIY: Use a brown winter beanie and position plastic swim goggles over the forehead.
Yellow Short-Sleeve Shirt
A simple, bright yellow short-sleeve crewneck t-shirt or polo.
Blue Denim Overalls
Classic blue denim overalls or dungarees with adjustable shoulder straps.
DIY: Wear blue jeans with matching denim suspenders over a yellow shirt.
Grape Soda Pin
A replica bottle cap pin featuring the 'Grape Soda' logo, pinned to the overall strap.
DIY: Paint a real metal bottle cap purple, write 'Grape Soda' on it, and glue a safety pin to the back.
Adventure Book Prop
A brown hardcover scrapbook with 'My Adventure Book' written on the cover in colorful letters.
DIY: Take a brown binder or notebook and write 'My Adventure Book' on the front using paint or markers.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright yellow short-sleeve shirt.
- 2
Slip into the blue denim overalls and secure the shoulder straps.
- 3
Attach the Grape Soda pin to the left strap of the overalls near the chest.
- 4
Place the brown faux-leather aviator hat on your head, ensuring the goggles rest securely on the forehead.
- 5
Carry the 'My Adventure Book' scrapbook as your main prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and natural with a touch of pink blush on the cheeks. Tie your hair back into low pigtails or a messy bun so it fits comfortably under the aviator hat.
Ellie from Up for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Carl Fredricksen wearing thick black square glasses, a brown tweed jacket, a bow tie, and a grape soda pin.
- group
- Add characters like Russell in his Wilderness Explorer uniform, Kevin the colorful bird, and Dug the golden retriever.
- kids
- A miniature version using a yellow tee, overalls, a soft fabric pilot hat, and a felt grape soda badge.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-denim overalls for comfort, paired with a relaxed-fit cotton yellow tee.
- pet
- Dress a dog as Dug with a custom brown collar that looks like the translation collar.
Tips
- For a comfortable fit all day, choose broken-in denim overalls with a bit of stretch.
- If you are attending an outdoor event, the aviator hat keeps you warm, but you can remove it indoors and still be recognizable.
- Hold the 'My Adventure Book' open for photos to show off the colorful pages.
Ellie from Up costume FAQ
- What does Ellie wear in Up?
- As a young adventurer, Ellie wears a yellow shirt, blue denim overalls, a brown aviator cap with goggles, and her signature Grape Soda pin.
- How do you make a DIY Grape Soda pin?
- Bend a safety pin, hot-glue it to the back of a purple-painted bottle cap, and write 'Grape Soda' on the front with a white paint pen.
- Can this be an elderly Ellie costume?
- Yes, for the elderly version, wear a vintage floral dress, a pink cardigan, round glasses, a pearl necklace, and style your hair in a gray bun.
Did you know? The Grape Soda pin is a key symbol of Carl and Ellie's relationship, representing the 'Ellie Badge' given to Carl when they first met as kids.