Gwen Stefani Costume
Embrace 90s ska-punk royalty with Gwen's iconic 'Just a Girl' style.
Gwen Stefani's 90s No Doubt era is a favorite for costume parties, celebrating her signature blend of ska-punk, grunge, and glam. This look recreates her iconic 'Just a Girl' music video outfit, combining sporty streetwear with feminine punk accents. It features a cropped tank top, striped track pants, face gems, and her signature platinum blonde hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Gwen Stefani costume
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White cropped tank top
A white ribbed crop top, ideally featuring red and blue athletic trim around the collar and armholes.
DIY: Use fabric markers or red and blue fabric tape to add sporty stripes to a plain white tank top.
Blue track pants
Bright blue athletic track pants with white or red stripes running down the sides.
DIY: Take plain blue sweatpants and fabric-glue white ribbon down the outer seams.
Fishnet tights
Black wide-mesh fishnet tights worn high on the waist.
Black combat boots
Chunky black leather lace-up combat boots.
DIY: Any heavy-soled black boots or high-top sneakers will work.
Face gems and bindis
Small, self-adhesive silver rhinestones or bindis.
DIY: Use eyelash glue to secure small silver craft rhinestones above your eyebrows.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black fishnet tights and pull the waistband up high so it sits above your hips.
- 2
Step into the blue track pants, wearing them slightly low-slung to expose the fishnet waistband.
- 3
Put on the white cropped athletic tank top.
- 4
Lace up your chunky black combat boots, tucking the pant cuffs in slightly if they are long.
- 5
Style your hair into retro 90s space buns or a high half-up ponytail.
- 6
Apply small silver face gems in a neat, curved arch directly above your eyebrows.
- 7
Finish the look with a bold coat of bright matte red lipstick.
Makeup & hair
Style platinum blonde hair into two mini space buns on top of the head, leaving the rest down, or pull it into a high half-up ponytail. Apply a flawless matte base, winged black eyeliner, and Gwen's signature bright red lipstick, then place small silver face gems or bindis in an arch above your eyebrows.
Gwen Stefani for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Gavin Rossdale in 90s grunge wear or Blake Shelton in a flannel shirt and cowboy hat.
- group
- Go as 90s No Doubt by adding band members in matching ska-punk attire like plaid pants, suspenders, and graphic tees.
- kids
- A mini track suit, temporary hair chalk, and stick-on gems make a comfortable, cute kid version.
- Plus size
- Opt for high-waisted blue track pants with plenty of stretch and a comfortable white crop top or knotted tank.
Tips
- Keep the red lipstick in your bag for quick touch-ups throughout the night.
- If you don't want to dye your hair, a platinum blonde wig with dark roots works perfectly.
- For photos, strike an energetic, high-kick punk pose or hold a vintage corded microphone.
Gwen Stefani costume FAQ
- What is Gwen Stefani's most iconic 90s look?
- Her most famous look is from the 1995 'Just a Girl' music video, featuring a white cropped tank top with red and blue trim, blue track pants with side stripes, and face gems.
- How do I style my hair for a Gwen Stefani costume?
- Part your hair down the middle and twist the front sections into two small space buns on top of your head, leaving the rest of your hair straight, or opt for a high, slicked-back ponytail.
- What makeup does Gwen Stefani wear?
- Her signature makeup consists of a flawless matte complexion, sharp black winged eyeliner, thin defined eyebrows, and a bold, bright matte red lip.
Did you know? Gwen Stefani popularized wearing bindis and face gems in the mainstream US music scene during the mid-90s, inspired by her then-boyfriend and bandmate Tony Kanal's Indian heritage.