Lilo costume — example look
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Lilo Costume

Bring Hawaiian sunshine and your favorite alien friend to life.

Lilo Peleka from Disney's Lilo & Stitch is a beloved choice for a comfortable, instantly recognizable costume. Her signature look features a vibrant red Hawaiian dress with large white leaf prints, paired with simple sandals. It is a perfect, laid-back outfit for Disney fans of all ages.

Difficulty
Easy
Time
~15 min
Budget
$2050

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Lilo costume
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What you need for a Lilo costume

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  • Red leaf dress

    A red short-sleeve muumuu or t-shirt dress featuring large, stylized white leaf prints.

    DIY: Paint white leaf shapes onto a plain red t-shirt dress using fabric paint and a cardboard stencil.

  • Scrump doll

    Lilo's homemade green rag doll with mismatched button eyes and a pink bow.

    DIY: Sew a simple doll from green felt, using mismatched buttons for eyes and yellow yarn for hair.

  • Flip-flops

    Simple flat flip-flop sandals in blue or green.

    DIY: Use any simple sandals or flip-flops you already own.

  • Long dark wig

    A long, straight black wig with a clean center part.

    DIY: Style your natural hair straight and parted down the middle.

Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lilo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗

How to put it together

  1. 1

    Put on the red dress with the white leaf pattern.

  2. 2

    Style your hair straight and parted down the middle, or secure the long black wig.

  3. 3

    Slip into the blue or green flip-flops.

  4. 4

    Carry the Scrump plush doll or a Stitch plushie as your main accessory.

Makeup & hair

Keep makeup minimal and natural with a sun-kissed glow. Style your hair long, straight, and dark, parted down the middle, or add a small tropical flower clip behind one ear.

Lilo for couples, groups, kids & more

couples
Pair up with someone dressed as Stitch, or go as Lilo and David.
group
Create a group with Stitch, Nani, David, and Jumba.
kids
An incredibly comfortable and easy option for kids, requiring just a red t-shirt dress and sandals.
Plus size
A loose-fitting, A-line Hawaiian muumuu style dress offers a comfortable and flattering fit for all body types.
pet
Dress your dog in a blue Stitch hoodie to complete the duo.

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Lilo diy costume

Skip the store: Paint white leaf shapes onto a plain red t-shirt dress using fabric paint and a cardboard stencil. Sew a simple doll from green felt, using mismatched buttons for eyes and yellow yarn for hair. Use any simple sandals or flip-flops you already own.

Dog lilo costume

Dress your dog in a blue Stitch hoodie to complete the duo.

Tips

  • Opt for a breathable cotton dress if you are wearing this to a warm-weather convention or outdoor Halloween party.
  • If you can't find a Scrump doll, a Stitch plush is an equally recognizable and easy-to-find alternative.
  • Bring a light cardigan or denim jacket if the temperature drops, as the short-sleeve dress is very light.

Lilo costume FAQ

What kind of dress does Lilo wear?
Lilo wears a red, short-sleeved Hawaiian muumuu dress with a pattern of large white leaves.
How do you make a DIY Lilo costume?
You can easily make it by using a plain red t-shirt dress and painting large white leaf shapes onto it using fabric paint and a cardboard stencil.
What is the name of Lilo's doll?
Lilo's handmade rag doll is named Scrump. It is light green with button eyes, a pink bow, and yellow yarn hair.

Did you know? Lilo's name means 'lost' in Hawaiian, which reflects her character arc before she finds her chosen family with Stitch.