Jennifer Check Costume
Channel horror's favorite Y2K queen with this killer pink heart look.
Jennifer Check is the possessed, boy-eating cheerleader from the 2009 cult horror-comedy Jennifer's Body. Fans love this costume for its perfect blend of Y2K coquette style and gory slasher-movie horror. The look is defined by her iconic pink velour heart-print hoodie, low-rise jeans, and blood-smeared makeup.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–95
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What you need for a Jennifer Check costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Jennifer Check costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Pink heart hoodie
A pink velour or fleece zip-up hoodie covered in a pattern of small red and white hearts.
DIY: Buy a plain pink zip-up hoodie and paint red and white hearts on it using fabric paint.
Low-rise blue jeans
Classic Y2K-style low-rise denim jeans in a medium blue wash, preferably bootcut or straight-leg.
White camisole
A simple white cotton camisole or tank top to wear underneath the partially unzipped hoodie.
Fake blood
Liquid theatrical fake blood to create realistic drips down the chin and neck.
DIY: Mix corn syrup, red food coloring, and a tiny drop of blue food coloring.
Heart earrings
Pink heart-shaped hoop or drop earrings to complete the Y2K aesthetic.
Toy lighter
A classic metal pocket lighter prop to reference the iconic tongue-burning scene.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Jennifer Check costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white camisole and layer the pink heart hoodie over it, leaving the zipper halfway down.
- 2
Pair the tops with your low-rise blue denim jeans and casual sneakers.
- 3
Style your hair with a sharp middle part and loose, messy, beachy waves.
- 4
Apply smoky black eyeliner and a heavy coat of glossy pink lip gloss.
- 5
Carefully drip fake blood from the corner of your mouth down your chin and onto your collarbone.
- 6
Carry the metal lighter prop to complete the character's signature look.
Makeup & hair
Part your hair down the middle and style it into long, dark, messy waves. For makeup, go for a smoky eye with black eyeliner, heavily glossed pink lips, and realistic fake blood dripping from your mouth down to your chest.
Jennifer Check for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Needy Lesnicki wearing her classic yellow cardigan, glasses, and a blood-splattered face.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as Jennifer, Needy, and members of the indie rock band Low Shoulder.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretchy velour pink heart hoodie and comfortable mid-rise or low-rise bootcut jeans.
Tips
- Use a skin-safe fake blood that dries down slightly so it doesn't transfer onto and stain your pink hoodie during the night.
- Keep the hoodie unzipped slightly to show off the Y2K camisole and the blood dripping down your collarbone.
- If you can't find a pre-made heart hoodie, buy a plain pink zip-up and use fabric paint or iron-on heart patches.
Jennifer Check costume FAQ
- What hoodie does Jennifer wear in Jennifer's Body?
- Jennifer wears a pink velour zip-up hoodie covered in small red and white hearts, originally from Baby Gap but now widely replicated by costume brands.
- How do you do the makeup for a Jennifer Check costume?
- Apply dark, smudged eyeliner, a glossy pink lip, and use liquid fake blood to create drips running from the corner of your mouth down your neck.
- What pants does Jennifer wear with the heart hoodie?
- She wears classic Y2K low-rise blue denim jeans, which perfectly complement the cropped fit of her zip-up hoodie.
Did you know? The original pink heart hoodie worn by Megan Fox in the film was actually a children's size XL from Baby Gap, which gave it its iconic tight, cropped fit.