Left Eye Costume
Channel 90s hip-hop royalty with Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes' iconic style.
Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes was the creative force behind the legendary R&B group TLC, known for her vibrant energy and trendsetting style. Dressing as Left Eye is a popular choice for 90s music fans, offering a bold, nostalgic look that stands out in any crowd. Her signature style combines oversized streetwear, bright colors, and her trademark left-eye condom patch or stripe.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Left Eye costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Left Eye costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Bright orange long-sleeve crop top
A fitted, long-sleeve cropped shirt in vibrant orange, mimicking her classic 'No Scrubs' era aesthetic.
DIY: Cut the bottom off an old orange long-sleeve t-shirt to create a raw-edge crop.
Black vinyl letter 'L'
A large, bold black letter 'L' affixed to the center chest of the crop top.
DIY: Cut a large letter 'L' out of black felt or duct tape and stick or fabric-glue it to the shirt.
Oversized orange camo pants
Baggy, military-style cargo pants in an orange camouflage pattern to capture the classic 90s TLC silhouette.
DIY: Use oversized bright orange sweatpants and draw abstract camo shapes on them with fabric markers.
Black combat boots
Sturdy, chunky black lace-up combat boots to anchor the streetwear look.
DIY: Any chunky black sneakers or work boots will fit the 90s aesthetic.
Condom eye patch or black under-eye stripe
A wrapped condom package taped over the left lens of glasses, or a thick black stripe of face paint under the left eye.
DIY: Use black eyeliner to draw a thick, horizontal stripe directly beneath your left eye.
Colorful hair scrunchies
Bright, neon-colored hair ties to secure high pigtails or space buns.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Left Eye costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Prepare the crop top by ironing or gluing the large black letter 'L' onto the center of the chest.
- 2
Put on the baggy orange camo cargo pants, securing them with a belt if needed to keep them sitting on your hips.
- 3
Put on the orange crop top and lace up your chunky black combat boots.
- 4
Style your hair into high, playful 90s pigtails, space buns, or asymmetrical high ponytails using bright scrunchies.
- 5
Apply your makeup, making sure to draw a thick, solid black stripe under your left eye using eyeliner or face paint.
- 6
Optionally, wear clear-lens glasses with a wrapped condom package taped over the left lens to recreate her early 'Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg' look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in high, bouncy pigtails or space buns secured with bright scrunchies. Keep makeup clean and fresh, but make the left eye the focal point by drawing a thick, horizontal black stripe directly under it using smudge-proof eyeliner.
Left Eye for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a 'Scrub' in a generic, messy t-shirt and sweatpants, or another TLC member.
- group
- Form the ultimate 90s trio with friends dressing as T-Boz (with her signature red asymmetrical bob) and Chilli (with long, wavy dark hair).
- kids
- A miniature version featuring bright baggy sweatpants, a tiny graphic tee, and cute high pigtails.
- Plus size
- Opt for high-waisted baggy cargo pants paired with a comfortable, relaxed-fit orange tee tied at the waist.
Tips
- Make sure the pants are truly oversized; the baggy silhouette is key to authentic 90s TLC style.
- If using face paint for the eye stripe, set it with translucent powder so it doesn't smudge during the night.
- Keep a portable speaker handy to play classic TLC hits like 'No Scrubs' and 'Waterfalls' for the ultimate entrance.
Left Eye costume FAQ
- What did Left Eye wear on her eye?
- Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes famously wore a condom in a brightly colored wrapper over the left lens of her glasses to promote safe sex, or a thick black stripe of face paint under her left eye.
- How do I make a DIY Left Eye costume?
- You can easily make this costume using baggy orange cargo pants, a cropped orange long-sleeve shirt with a DIY black felt 'L' glued to the chest, and black eyeliner to draw her signature under-eye stripe.
- What is Left Eye's most famous outfit?
- Her most famous looks include the colorful, oversized streetwear from the 'Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg' music video and the futuristic silver outfits from the 'No Scrubs' video.
Did you know? Lisa Lopes designed many of TLC's outfits herself, including their stage costumes for the FanMail Tour, showcasing her talents as a fashion designer alongside her music career.