Joy (Inside Out) Costume
Radiate positivity in Joy's signature lime green dress and blue pixie hair.
Joy is the bright, optimistic leader of Riley's emotions in Disney Pixar's Inside Out. This vibrant costume is a popular choice for Halloween, group themes, and teachers due to its cheerful energy and simple pieces. The look centers around a chartreuse lime-green dress with blue floral patterns, paired with short, electric-blue hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Joy (Inside Out) costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Joy (Inside Out) costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Lime Green A-Line Dress
A sleeveless, knee-length chartreuse or lime-green dress with a subtle blue starburst or floral pattern.
DIY: Use a plain yellow-green t-shirt dress and paint blue starburst shapes using blue fabric paint or markers.
Blue Pixie Wig
A short, layered pixie-cut wig in a bright, vibrant electric blue color.
DIY: If you have short hair, use temporary bright blue hair color spray or wash-out hair wax.
Yellow Memory Orb
A clear, hollow plastic globe or a yellow glowing orb light to represent a happy memory.
DIY: Use a yellow plastic ball, or place a yellow LED tea light inside a clear plastic fillable craft ornament.
Barefoot Tights or Flats
Joy goes barefoot in the film, so nude-colored tights, skin-tone ballet flats, or simple yellow flats work best for comfort.
DIY: Wear simple, low-profile canvas slip-ons in a neutral skin tone.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the nude-colored tights or flats to prepare for walking around comfortably.
- 2
Slip on the lime-green A-line dress, ensuring the blue starburst patterns are visible on the front.
- 3
Secure your natural hair under a wig cap, then put on the bright blue pixie wig, styling the bangs to sweep to the side.
- 4
Apply minimal, bright makeup focusing on rosy cheeks and a wide, cheerful smile.
- 5
Turn on the yellow LED light inside your DIY memory orb and hold it in your hands for photos.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural and glowing with rosy pink cheeks, light blue eyeliner, and a bright pink lip. The hair must be a short, messy, electric-blue pixie cut with textured, piecey bangs.
Joy (Inside Out) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Sadness in a white turtleneck and blue glasses, or Anger in a brown trousers and tie.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the full emotional spectrum: Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Anxiety.
- kids
- A simple yellow-green cotton dress and a soft blue headband or child-sized wig make this comfortable for school.
- Plus size
- A stretchy lime-green skater dress offers a comfortable, flattering A-line silhouette.
- pet
- A simple yellow-green dog bandana paired with a small blue bow on the collar.
Tips
- Joy goes barefoot in the movie, but for safety, wear nude-colored flats or sandals that blend in with your skin tone.
- Use a wig cap to keep your natural hair completely flat and hidden under the short blue pixie wig.
- For outdoor nighttime trick-or-treating, put a glowing yellow glow stick or LED light inside your memory orb so it lights up.
- Keep your energy high and practice a wide, open-mouthed smile for photos to capture Joy's bubbly personality.
Joy (Inside Out) costume FAQ
- Is Joy's dress yellow or green?
- Joy's dress is a chartreuse color, which is a bright, light yellowish-green. It features subtle blue starburst or floral patterns.
- How do I make a DIY Joy memory orb?
- You can buy a clear, fillable plastic craft ornament, place a yellow LED tea light or yellow glow stick inside, and snap it shut.
- What shoes should I wear with a Joy costume?
- Since Joy is barefoot, the best options are nude-colored ballet flats, skin-tone sandals, or simple yellow slip-on shoes.
Did you know? Joy was originally designed with a star-like shape in mind, which is why her body radiates light and she has starburst patterns on her chartreuse dress.