Lisa Frank Costume
Bring the vibrant, neon-rainbow 90s nostalgia to life.
Channel the ultimate 90s nostalgia with a vibrant Lisa Frank-inspired costume. Highly popular for themed parties and Halloween, this look centers on bright neon rainbow colors, bold animal prints, and plenty of sparkle. Whether you go as a specific character like Hunter the Leopard or simply channel the brand's signature aesthetic, you will stand out in any crowd.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Lisa Frank costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lisa Frank costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Neon rainbow leopard print dress
A vibrant, multi-colored skater dress or bodysuit featuring a bright rainbow gradient and black leopard spots.
DIY: Use fabric markers or black fabric paint to draw leopard spots onto a plain neon rainbow gradient dress.
Neon tights
Opaque footed or footless tights in a bright neon shade like hot pink, lime green, or electric yellow.
Rainbow leopard ears headband
A plush headband with matching rainbow leopard print ears and black inner lining.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of cardboard, wrap them in colorful felt or printed fabric, and glue them to a plain black headband.
Chunky white platform sneakers
Classic 1990s-style white platform sneakers or high-top canvas shoes.
DIY: Wear any white sneakers you own and swap the laces for neon pink or yellow laces.
Chunky body and hair glitter
Cosmetic-grade glitter gel in iridescent, pink, or silver shades.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lisa Frank costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the neon rainbow leopard print dress or bodysuit.
- 2
Layer the outfit with your choice of bright neon tights or fishnets.
- 3
Lace up the chunky white platform sneakers, optionally using neon laces.
- 4
Place the rainbow leopard ears headband securely on your head.
- 5
Apply vibrant face makeup and finish by dabbing chunky glitter gel onto your cheekbones and hair.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in high space buns or a high ponytail secured with neon scrunchies. Apply bright pink or purple eyeshadow, and use eyeliner to draw small, colorful leopard spots on one cheekbone before adding face glitter.
Lisa Frank for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One partner dresses as Hunter the Leopard in rainbow spots, while the other goes as Markie the Unicorn wearing a white outfit with a pastel rainbow mane and horn.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as a full lineup of classic characters: Hunter the Leopard, Markie the Unicorn, and Painter Panda.
- kids
- A colorful rainbow tutu paired with a neon leopard print t-shirt and matching cat ears.
- Plus size
- A stretchy neon rainbow skater dress or a colorful printed tunic paired with bright footless leggings offers a comfortable, vibrant fit.
- pet
- A simple neon rainbow dog bandana or a colorful pet tutu.
Tips
- Keep warm in cooler weather by layering a neon pink or yellow denim jacket over your outfit.
- Use cosmetic-grade glitter gel with a built-in adhesive so it stays on your face and hair all night without shedding.
- For photos, pose against a bright, solid-colored background or under blacklights to make the neon colors pop.
Lisa Frank costume FAQ
- What is the easiest way to make a DIY Lisa Frank costume?
- Wear a solid neon dress or top, use fabric markers or paint to add colorful leopard spots, and accessorize with 90s plastic jewelry and glitter.
- What characters can I dress up as?
- Popular choices include Hunter the Leopard (rainbow leopard print), Markie the Unicorn (white outfit with rainbow mane and horn), or Spotty & Dotty the Dalmatians.
- How do I do Lisa Frank makeup?
- Use bright eyeshadows in pink, blue, and yellow, draw colorful leopard spots on one side of your face with eyeliner, and apply lots of face glitter.
Did you know? Lisa Frank founded her eponymous school supply and stationery company in 1979 at just 24 years old, turning neon animals into a multi-billion dollar 90s empire.