Envy Costume
Channel your inner tiny emotion with Envy's signature polka dot look.
Envy is one of the breakout new emotions introduced in Pixar's Inside Out 2. Fans love dressing up as this pocket-sized character because of her cute, retro-inspired outfit and expressive teal hair. The look is instantly recognizable, featuring a purple polka dot dress paired with deep wine-red leggings.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Envy costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Envy costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Purple Polka Dot Dress
A long-sleeved purple dress or sweater featuring white polka dots, ideally with a white Peter Pan collar.
DIY: Use fabric paint or white felt circles to add polka dots to a plain purple long-sleeve shirt or dress.
Wine Red Leggings
Opaque, solid burgundy or wine-red leggings or tights to contrast with the purple dress.
Teal Wig
A short, wavy teal or blue-green wig with bangs, styled to match Envy's bob haircut.
DIY: Use temporary teal hair color spray on a short, styled bob haircut.
Teal Gloves
Light teal or turquoise fabric gloves to match Envy's skin tone.
Purple Hair Clips
Two simple purple barrettes or hair clips worn on both sides of the hair.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Envy costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the wine-red leggings or tights as your base layer.
- 2
Layer the purple polka dot dress or sweater over the leggings.
- 3
Secure your natural hair under a wig cap and put on the short teal wig, adjusting the bangs.
- 4
Place the two purple hair clips on either side of the wig's bangs.
- 5
Put on the teal gloves to complete the character's colorful skin tone look.
- 6
Finish with simple flat shoes, preferably in a matching purple or neutral tone.
Makeup & hair
Style the teal wig into a soft, wavy bob with straight-across bangs. For makeup, use a light teal face paint or eyeshadow to match her skin, and draw on exaggerated, wide-eyed eyelashes with black eyeliner to capture her signature longing expression.
Envy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with another Inside Out 2 emotion, like Anxiety carrying orange suitcases.
- group
- Gather a full group of friends to represent Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Anxiety.
- kids
- Use a simple purple polka dot tunic with burgundy leggings and a comfortable teal headband instead of a full wig.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretchy purple polka dot swing dress or an oversized polka dot sweater for a comfortable, flowy fit.
Tips
- Keep the wig secure with bobby pins, especially if you are wearing it to a busy party or trick-or-treating.
- If you don't want to wear full face paint, focus on teal eyeshadow and dramatic mascara to mimic her wide, envious eyes.
- Choose a soft knit sweater dress if you are dressing up for cold October weather.
Envy costume FAQ
- What color is Envy from Inside Out 2?
- Envy has teal skin and hair, and she wears a purple dress with white polka dots paired with burgundy leggings.
- How do I style Envy's hair?
- Use a short, wavy teal wig with bangs. Clip two purple barrettes on the sides of the bangs to hold them back slightly.
- Is Envy an easy DIY costume?
- Yes, it is very easy. You can easily find a purple polka dot dress and burgundy leggings online, making assembly quick and simple.
Did you know? Envy is the smallest of all the emotions in Riley's mind, which visually emphasizes her feeling of looking up to everyone else.