What does Junie B. Jones usually wear?

She is famous for her colorful, mismatched school outfits, typically consisting of a pink cardigan, a purple skirt or tutu, striped socks, a giant pink hair bow, and round glasses.

Why does Junie B. Jones wear glasses?

In 'Junie B. Jones First Grader (at last!)', she discovers she needs glasses and gets a pair of purple plastic frames, which became a staple of her older look.

Is this costume suitable for teachers?

Yes, it is one of the most popular costumes for elementary school teachers on Halloween, Read Across America Day, and Book Character Day because it is recognizable and comfortable.

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Junie B. Jones is a beloved children's book character known for her sassy personality, funny vocabulary, and bright, mismatched outfits. She is a highly popular costume choice for teachers, librarians, and kids on school dress-up days. Her signature look features a colorful cardigan, a purple skirt, striped tights, and her iconic oversized pink hair bow.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $25–60

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Pink Cardigan Sweater
A bright pink, button-front knit cardigan sweater.
DIY: Use any bright pink sweater or long-sleeve shirt you already own.
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Purple Skirt
A purple pleated skirt, A-line skirt, or a fluffy purple tulle tutu.
DIY: Tie strips of purple tulle around an elastic band to make a quick tutu.
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Striped Tights or Socks
Colorful striped tights or knee-high socks, preferably in pink, purple, or white stripes.
DIY: Wear mismatched bright solid-colored socks instead.
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Pink Bow Headband
A wide headband topped with a large, oversized pink fabric bow.
DIY: Hot glue a large pink ribbon bow onto a plain plastic headband.
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Black-Rimmed Glasses
Round, thick black-rimmed toy glasses without lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of an old pair of black sunglasses.
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Mary Jane Shoes
Classic black or red flat Mary Jane shoes.
DIY: Wear simple black sneakers or flats.
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Plush Toy or Book
A stuffed animal dog (to represent her dog, Tickle) or a copy of a Junie B. Jones book.
DIY: Carry a yellow school notebook labeled 'Junie B.'s Journal' in messy handwriting.
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How to put it together

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Put on the colorful striped tights or knee-high socks.
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Slip on the purple skirt or tutu over the tights.
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Layer the bright pink button-up cardigan over a simple white t-shirt.
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Put on the black Mary Jane shoes.
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Style your hair messy or in a short bob, then slide on the oversized pink bow headband.
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Put on the round, black-rimmed glasses.
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Grab a Junie B. Jones book or a handwritten journal as your final prop.

Makeup & hair

Keep makeup minimal and youthful, perhaps adding a touch of pink blush to the cheeks. Style your hair in a messy, slightly tousled bob with bangs, or wear a short brown wig if needed, topped with the signature pink bow.

Junie B. Jones for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Herb (her best friend) wearing a striped shirt and a blue baseball cap, or Mr. Scary (her teacher).
group: Gather friends to dress as the classroom crew, including Lucille in a fancy dress and Grace in athletic gear.
kids: This is an incredibly popular and easy costume for kids' school book character parades using everyday play clothes.
Plus size: Opt for an elastic-waist purple skater skirt and a soft, stretchy knit cardigan for maximum comfort.
pet: Dress a small dog in a tiny pink collar bow to accompany you as her dog, Tickle.

Tips

For teacher dress-up days, choose a comfortable knee-length purple skirt instead of a short tutu.
Carry a composition notebook and a giant pencil to use as fun, interactive photo props.
If you don't have glasses, you can easily draw small freckles on your cheeks with an eyebrow pencil for extra character.
Keep the cardigan unbuttoned slightly to show off a simple white tee underneath for a casual schoolyard look.

Junie B. Jones costume FAQ

What does Junie B. Jones usually wear?: She is famous for her colorful, mismatched school outfits, typically consisting of a pink cardigan, a purple skirt or tutu, striped socks, a giant pink hair bow, and round glasses.
Why does Junie B. Jones wear glasses?: In 'Junie B. Jones First Grader (at last!)', she discovers she needs glasses and gets a pair of purple plastic frames, which became a staple of her older look.
Is this costume suitable for teachers?: Yes, it is one of the most popular costumes for elementary school teachers on Halloween, Read Across America Day, and Book Character Day because it is recognizable and comfortable.

Did you know? Written by Barbara Park, the book series features a main character whose full name is Juniper Beatrice Jones, though she strictly goes by 'Junie B.' because she doesn't like her middle name.