Lisa Left Eye Lopes Costume
Channel 90s R&B royalty with TLC's most iconic, colorful look.
Pay tribute to TLC's creative powerhouse, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, with her legendary early 90s aesthetic. Perfect for music lovers and 90s kids, this costume captures her vibrant energy and bold style. The look features her signature oversized overalls, neon accents, and her famous left-eye accessory.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Lisa Left Eye Lopes costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lisa Left Eye Lopes costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Baggy Denim Overalls
Oversized blue denim overalls, worn with one shoulder strap unbuckled and hanging down.
DIY: Use an old pair of oversized jeans and attach clip-on suspenders to mimic the look.
Neon Crop Top
A bright neon yellow, green, or orange short-sleeve crop top.
DIY: Cut the bottom off a bright neon t-shirt to create a cropped fit.
Round Glasses
Simple round-frame glasses in black or a bright color.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap round sunglasses.
Condom Package
A wrapped, colorful condom package to tape over the left lens of the glasses.
DIY: Cut a small square of colorful foil or paper to mimic a wrapped package.
Pacifier Necklace
A large, colorful plastic pacifier toy on a thick black or neon cord.
Temporary Tattoos
Her signature left shoulder eagle tattoo and '80' tattoo.
DIY: Draw the eagle design on your left shoulder using body-safe markers.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the neon crop top and step into the baggy denim overalls.
- 2
Fasten only the right shoulder strap of the overalls, letting the left strap hang down loosely by your hip.
- 3
Use clear tape to secure the wrapped condom package directly over the left lens of your round glasses.
- 4
Put on the pacifier necklace and layer on any chunky, colorful plastic bracelets.
- 5
Apply the temporary eagle tattoo to your left shoulder.
- 6
Finish the look by putting on a pair of classic white high-top sneakers.
Makeup & hair
Part your hair down the middle and tie it into two high, playful space buns or pigtails using neon hair scrunchies. Keep makeup fresh with a glossy lip and optional colorful eyeliner.
Lisa Left Eye Lopes for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Chilli or T-Boz, or go as a 90s hip-hop duo.
- group
- Gather two friends to complete the full TLC trio with coordinated baggy 90s streetwear.
- kids
- An adorable throwback look using mini denim overalls, a bright tee, and colorful plastic accessories.
- Plus size
- Look for relaxed-fit or oversized denim overalls to capture the authentic baggy 90s silhouette.
Tips
- Keep the overalls extra baggy to stay true to the authentic 90s hip-hop silhouette.
- Use a clean, unopened, wrapped condom package for the glasses to keep it durable and authentic.
- Wear comfortable sneakers like classic high-tops to complete the streetwear vibe.
Lisa Left Eye Lopes costume FAQ
- Why did Left Eye wear a condom on her glasses?
- She wore it to promote safe sex and awareness during the height of TLC's popularity in the early 1990s.
- What are her signature tattoos?
- She had a large eagle tattoo on her left shoulder and an '80' tattoo, which can be replicated with temporary tattoo paper or body paint.
- How do I style my hair for this costume?
- Style your hair into two high pigtails or space buns, leaving two thin strands framing your face, secured with bright neon hair ties.
Did you know? Lisa Lopes designed many of TLC's iconic music video and tour outfits herself, showcasing her talents as a fashion designer alongside her music career.