Fancy Nancy Costume
Ooh la la! Transform into everyone's favorite pint-sized fashionista.
Fancy Nancy is the beloved, book-loving six-year-old who believes that more is always better when it comes to fashion. Whether for Halloween, Book Character Day, or everyday dress-up, this costume is a crowd-pleaser because of its vibrant colors and playful accessories. The signature look features a yellow and pink dress paired with rainbow-striped leggings, curly red hair, and lots of sparkly jewelry.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Fancy Nancy costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Fancy Nancy costume — one box instead of 8 pieces.
Yellow short-sleeve top
A simple bright yellow cotton t-shirt or fitted bodice.
DIY: Use any plain yellow t-shirt from your closet.
Pink tutu skirt
A multi-layered, fluffy pink tulle tutu or tiered frilly skirt.
DIY: Tie strips of pink tulle around an elastic band to make a custom tutu.
Rainbow striped leggings
Vibrant, multi-colored horizontal striped leggings or footless tights.
Turquoise ribbon sash
A wide satin ribbon in turquoise or teal to tie around the waist.
DIY: Cut a strip of turquoise fabric or felt to tie as a belt.
Short curly red wig
A bouncy, voluminous, chin-length curly red wig.
DIY: If you have long hair, curl it tightly and pin it up into a faux bob, spraying with temporary red hair color.
Flower crown headband
A headband adorned with colorful faux flowers or heart head boppers.
DIY: Hot glue faux silk flowers onto a plain plastic headband.
Pink butterfly wings
Sheer pink costume wings with elastic shoulder straps.
Fuchsia pearl necklace and green bangles
Chunky plastic bead necklaces in hot pink and bright green bangle bracelets.
DIY: String together large pink plastic beads from a craft store.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Fancy Nancy costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the rainbow-striped leggings first.
- 2
Tuck the yellow short-sleeve top into the pink tutu skirt.
- 3
Tie the turquoise satin ribbon around your waist into a neat bow.
- 4
Put on the short curly red wig, securing it with bobby pins if necessary.
- 5
Place the flower crown headband securely on top of the wig.
- 6
Slip your arms through the elastic straps of the pink butterfly wings.
- 7
Layer on the fuchsia pearl necklace and slide the green bangles onto your wrists.
- 8
Finish the look with white ruffle socks and hot pink Mary Jane flat shoes.
Makeup & hair
Style the short, frizzy red wig to look extra bouncy and voluminous. Keep makeup minimal with a touch of pink lip gloss and a light dusting of face glitter on the cheeks for that extra fancy sparkle.
Fancy Nancy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Bree James in her signature pink and blue Parisian-inspired outfit.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as Nancy, Bree, and JoJo, or add her parents and her dog, Frenchy.
- kids
- This is a perfect, comfortable costume for kids; use a soft cotton yellow tee and a stretchy elastic tutu.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretchy yellow scoop-neck top and a high-waisted pink tulle skirt with a wide elastic band for comfort.
- pet
- Dress a small dog as Frenchy with a simple red collar or a tiny pink bow.
Tips
- Nancy's style is all about mixing patterns and colors, so don't worry if your accessories don't match perfectly.
- If wearing this outdoors in cold weather, the rainbow leggings will keep you warm, and you can easily layer a pink cardigan over the yellow top.
- Practice saying fancy words like 'magnifique' or 'splendiferous' to really get into character for photos.
- Secure the butterfly wings with safety pins to the shoulders of the shirt so they don't slide down while walking.
Fancy Nancy costume FAQ
- What is Fancy Nancy's signature outfit?
- Fancy Nancy's classic look consists of a yellow top, a pink tiered tutu skirt, a turquoise sash, rainbow-striped leggings, a short curly red wig, a flower crown, and pink butterfly wings.
- How can I make a DIY Fancy Nancy costume?
- You can easily DIY this by pairing a plain yellow t-shirt with a pink tulle tutu. Add rainbow leggings, some cheap plastic bead necklaces, a flower headband, and a pair of pink shoes.
- What accessories does Fancy Nancy wear?
- She wears a fuchsia pearl necklace, green bangles, a flower crown or tiara, pink butterfly wings, white ruffle socks, and hot pink Mary Jane shoes.
Did you know? Fancy Nancy first appeared in the 2006 children's book written by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, which spent nearly 100 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list.