Female Pennywise Costume
Bring Derry's worst nightmare to life with a stylish, spooky twist.
The Female Pennywise costume reimagines the terrifying shape-shifting clown from Stephen King's 'IT' with a feminine, Victorian-inspired aesthetic. Popular for Halloween and cosplay, this look blends eerie horror with a structured, stylish silhouette. The outfit centers around a silver-gray ruffled dress accented with red pom-poms, paired with dramatic clown makeup and a single red balloon.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Female Pennywise costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Female Pennywise costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Silver-gray ruffled dress
A vintage-style gray or beige-gray dress with a tiered skirt, puffed sleeves, and three large red pom-poms down the center bodice.
DIY: Use a basic gray long-sleeve dress, sew red yarn pom-poms down the front, and add gray tulle to the skirt for volume.
Ruffled neck collar
An Elizabethan-style pleated neck ruff in matching silver-gray or off-white fabric.
DIY: Pleat and sew strips of gray tulle or organza onto an elastic band that fits comfortably around your neck.
Ruffled wrist cuffs
Matching pleated gray or white wrist cuffs to complement the collar.
DIY: Gather leftover gray tulle onto two small elastic bands to wear around your wrists.
Orange curly wig
A bright orange or copper-red wig styled in voluminous curls or twin high buns.
DIY: Temporary orange hair spray on your natural hair, styled into two high space buns.
Gray thigh-high socks
Opaque gray thigh-high stockings or tights to match the dress.
DIY: Wear solid gray leggings or tights you already own.
Red helium balloon
A single, classic red latex balloon on a white or clear string.
DIY: Inflate a red balloon and tie it to a stiff wire or string so it stands upright.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Female Pennywise costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your gray thigh-high socks or tights first.
- 2
Slip into the silver-gray ruffled dress and secure any back zippers or buttons.
- 3
Fasten the ruffled neck collar around your neck, ensuring it sits flat against your collarbone.
- 4
Slide the matching ruffled cuffs onto your wrists.
- 5
Put on a wig cap, then secure the bright orange curly wig with bobby pins.
- 6
Apply the signature clown face paint and makeup carefully.
- 7
Hold the red helium balloon in one hand to complete the iconic, chilling look.
Makeup & hair
Apply a solid white face paint base, leaving the neck bare. Use red face paint or liquid lipstick to draw a red nose and a classic red lip, then paint two thin red lines curving from the corners of your mouth, up through the center of your eyes, and onto your forehead. Style the orange wig into two messy, voluminous pigtails or high buns.
Female Pennywise for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Georgie in a yellow raincoat holding a paper boat, or the classic 1990s Pennywise.
- group
- Form a group with the Losers' Club kids, each wearing 1980s casual clothing.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a gray tutu dress, orange hair bows, and simplified face paint.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretchy gray skater dress or a two-piece top and skirt set for a comfortable, custom fit.
- pet
- A gray ruffled collar and a tiny red pom-pom harness for your dog.
Tips
- Set your white face paint with translucent powder so it does not smudge or transfer onto your collar.
- If carrying a real helium balloon is impractical for a party, tie a red balloon to a thick piece of craft wire so it 'floats' statically.
- Wear comfortable gray or black boots, as you will likely be walking or standing for long periods.
- Keep a small tube of red lipstick in your bag for quick touch-ups on your nose and smile lines.
Female Pennywise costume FAQ
- What makeup do I need for a Female Pennywise costume?
- You will need white cream face paint, translucent setting powder, red liquid lipstick or red face paint, and black eyeliner to define your eyes.
- How do I make the red lines on the face look clean?
- Use a fine-tipped detail makeup brush and red liquid lipstick. Map out the lines first with a light nude eyeliner pencil before painting over them.
- Can I wear my natural hair instead of a wig?
- Yes! You can style your natural hair into two high buns and use temporary orange hair color spray to get the signature vibrant look.
Did you know? The 2017 Pennywise design, which inspires this costume, was deliberately modeled after Victorian, Elizabethan, and Renaissance fashion eras to make the character look ancient and timeless.