Kristen Bell Costume
The ultimate punny mashup of Sex and the City and Shawshank.
Channel Kristen Bell's signature quirky humor with her viral 'Carrie Bradshaw-Shank Redemption' Halloween costume. This brilliant pop-culture mashup combines Carrie Bradshaw's iconic pink tulle tutu with Andy Dufresne's dirty, escaped-prisoner denim shirt. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a clever, funny, and incredibly comfortable DIY look.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Kristen Bell costume
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Pink tulle tutu skirt
A tiered, voluminous light pink tulle skirt that mimics Carrie Bradshaw's iconic opening credits look.
DIY: Gather and sew layers of pink tulle onto an elastic waistband.
Blue chambray shirt
A classic light blue denim or chambray button-down shirt, slightly oversized.
DIY: Use an old blue button-down shirt from a thrift store.
White name tag sticker
A simple rectangular white sticker label placed on the left chest of the shirt.
DIY: Cut a piece of white paper, write on it with black marker, and tape it to the shirt.
Pink stiletto pumps
Glamorous high-heeled pumps to represent Carrie's high-fashion style.
DIY: Use any pair of heels you already own and lightly dust them with washable brown powder.
Cosmetic dirt or brown eyeshadow
Dark brown and black powders to create realistic prison escape grime.
DIY: Mix cocoa powder with a tiny bit of water or use dark brown eyeshadow.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the tiered pink tulle tutu skirt so it sits comfortably at your waist.
- 2
Put on the blue chambray shirt, roll the sleeves up to your elbows, and leave the top few buttons open.
- 3
Use a black permanent marker to write 'Bradshaw-Shank' or 'Dufresne' on the white sticker name tag, then stick it to the left chest of your shirt.
- 4
Using a makeup sponge or your fingers, smudge brown eyeshadow or cosmetic dirt onto the denim shirt, focusing on the collar, cuffs, and shoulders.
- 5
Lightly dab a few smudges of the fake dirt onto your face, arms, and collarbones to look like you just crawled to freedom.
- 6
Slip into your pink stiletto pumps to complete the high-fashion meets prison-break mashup.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into voluminous, messy blonde curls reminiscent of Carrie Bradshaw. Keep your makeup glamorous with a pink lip and defined eyes, but contrast it with strategic smudges of fake dirt on your cheeks and nose.
Kristen Bell for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Have your partner dress in a red Ferrari racing suit to match Dax Shepard's look from their coordinated family costume.
- group
- Have friends dress as other classic Carrie Bradshaw outfits or fellow Shawshank inmates.
- kids
- A mini version featuring a pink tutu paired with a tiny denim shirt labeled 'Kid Jail'.
- Plus size
- Opt for a highly elastic tiered tulle skirt and a relaxed-fit chambray shirt tied at the waist.
- pet
- A dog wearing a pink tulle collar and a small blue denim vest.
Tips
- Use skin-safe cosmetic dirt or dark eyeshadow mixed with setting spray so the grime stays put all night without smudging onto others.
- Choose a tutu with at least three to four layers of tulle to get that signature bouncy, high-volume Carrie Bradshaw silhouette.
- If you plan on doing a lot of walking, swap the stilettos for dirty white sneakers to lean further into the prison escape theme.
Kristen Bell costume FAQ
- What is Kristen Bell's 'Carrie Bradshaw-Shank Redemption' costume?
- It is a punny mashup costume combining Carrie Bradshaw's iconic pink tulle tutu skirt from Sex and the City with Andy Dufresne's dirty denim prison uniform from The Shawshank Redemption.
- How do I make the prison shirt look dirty?
- You can rub real charcoal, dark brown eyeshadow, or cosmetic dirt makeup onto a light blue chambray shirt, concentrating on the collar and seams.
- What should the name tag say?
- To sell the pun, write 'Bradshaw-Shank' or 'Andy Dufresne' in bold black lettering on a simple white sticker name badge.
Did you know? Kristen Bell is famous for her love of elaborate, punny family Halloween costumes, often coordinating hilarious and creative mashups with her husband Dax Shepard.