Mabel Pines Costume
Bring the ultimate optimism and colorful sweaters of Gravity Falls to life.
Mabel Pines from the animated series Gravity Falls is beloved for her quirky personality, endless optimism, and massive collection of custom sweaters. This costume recreates her most iconic look: her pink shooting star knit sweater, purple skirt, and signature headband. It is a comfortable, instantly recognizable choice for fans of all ages.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Mabel Pines costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mabel Pines costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Pink Shooting Star Sweater
A vibrant pink crewneck sweatshirt or knit sweater featuring a yellow shooting star trailing a rainbow of orange, yellow, green, and blue stripes.
DIY: Buy a plain pink crewneck sweatshirt and use felt sheets or fabric paint to create the yellow star and rainbow trail.
Purple Skirt
A simple, solid purple skater skirt or A-line mini skirt.
DIY: Use any purple skirt or a pair of purple shorts if you prefer extra comfort.
Pink Headband
A thin, solid pink plastic or fabric-covered headband worn flat against the hair.
DIY: Wrap a plain headband in pink ribbon or paint it with pink acrylic paint.
White Crew Socks
Classic white crew socks pulled up to mid-calf.
Black Mary Jane Shoes
Flat black Mary Jane shoes with a single strap across the instep.
DIY: Use plain black slip-on shoes or flats.
Waddles Plush Toy
A small plush toy of Mabel's pet pig, Waddles, to carry as a prop.
DIY: Print out a picture of Waddles and glue it to cardboard, or carry a generic pink pig plush.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mabel Pines costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pink shooting star sweater, ensuring it fits slightly oversized for a cozy, animated look.
- 2
Slip on the purple skater skirt, tucking the hem of the sweater in slightly if desired, or letting it hang loose.
- 3
Put on the white crew socks and pull them up straight to mid-calf.
- 4
Step into the black Mary Jane flats.
- 5
Style your hair with a center part, then slide the pink headband on, keeping it positioned just behind the ears.
- 6
Pick up your Waddles plush toy to complete the signature Gravity Falls look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in long, thick brown waves with a center part, letting it fall past your shoulders. For makeup, keep it minimal and youthful with a touch of pink blush on the cheeks, and optionally wear silver foil star stickers on your cheeks or temporary silver dental braces for character accuracy.
Mabel Pines for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Dipper Pines wearing his signature blue-and-white pine tree trucker hat, red shirt, and navy vest.
- group
- Add Grunkle Stan in his fez and suit, Wendy in her plaid shirt, and Soos in his green question mark shirt.
- kids
- This is highly kid-friendly; use a cozy pink sweatshirt and comfortable sneakers instead of flats for trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- An oversized pink crewneck sweatshirt paired with a stretchy purple skater skirt offers a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- Dress a small dog or pig in a tiny matching pink sweater.
Tips
- Keep the sweater cozy and slightly oversized to match the cartoon's aesthetic.
- If you are trick-or-treating in cold weather, this costume is naturally warm due to the sweater and long socks.
- For photos, strike an energetic, wide-eyed pose, hold your hands up in excitement, or hug your Waddles plush.
- If you cannot find Mary Janes, plain black sneakers work perfectly fine for a long night of walking.
Mabel Pines costume FAQ
- What does Mabel's sweater look like?
- Her most famous sweater is bright pink with a yellow five-point star in the center, trailing a curved rainbow of orange, yellow, green, and blue stripes.
- How do you make a DIY Mabel Pines sweater?
- Start with a plain pink sweatshirt. Cut the star and rainbow stripes out of colored felt sheets, then fabric-glue or sew them onto the chest.
- What color is Mabel's skirt?
- Mabel wears a solid purple skirt, usually styled as a simple skater or A-line skirt.
Did you know? Mabel Pines wears a different custom-designed sweater in almost every single episode of Gravity Falls, making her one of the few animated characters with a constantly changing wardrobe.