Meredith Blake Costume
Channel the ultimate chic, high-maintenance 90s villainess with effortless style.
Meredith Blake from the 1998 classic film The Parent Trap is a favorite costume choice for those who love high-maintenance glamour and 90s nostalgia. Her most iconic look is her ultra-chic, black-and-white athletic outfit worn during the ill-fated camping trip. This costume consists of a coordinated monochrome activewear set, a wide-brimmed sun hat, and her signature red lipstick.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Meredith Blake costume
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Black and White Sports Bra
A color-blocked sports bra with a black body and thick white trim or straps.
Black Athletic Jacket
A fitted black zip-up track jacket, worn open to show off the sports bra.
DIY: Use any fitted black zip-up hoodie or jacket you already own.
Black Leggings
High-waisted, sleek black athletic leggings.
White Wide-Brim Sun Hat
A structured, wide-brimmed white straw or canvas sun hat to block the sun in style.
90s Oval Sunglasses
Black-framed, small oval sunglasses with dark lenses.
Gold Hoop Earrings
Medium-sized, classic gold hoop earrings to elevate the athletic look.
Hiking Stick or Evian Water Bottle
A wooden walking stick or a classic plastic water bottle to carry as a prop.
DIY: Carry a premium brand plastic water bottle with a printed vintage label.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Meredith Blake costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the high-waisted black athletic leggings.
- 2
Layer the black-and-white color-blocked sports bra underneath the black zip-up track jacket, leaving the jacket unzipped halfway.
- 3
Put on the gold hoop earrings and the small oval sunglasses.
- 4
Style your hair into a sleek, low bun or ponytail.
- 5
Place the structured white wide-brimmed sun hat securely on your head.
- 6
Apply a bold, classic red lipstick for that signature high-maintenance touch.
- 7
Grab your hiking stick or water bottle prop, and prepare to look thoroughly unimpressed by nature.
Makeup & hair
Keep your makeup clean and polished with a flawless matte base, minimal eye makeup hidden behind sunglasses, and a bold, precise red lip. Style your hair into a sleek, low bun parted down the middle to fit comfortably under the sun hat.
Meredith Blake for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Nick Parker in a plaid shirt and jeans, or Hallie/Annie in camp t-shirts.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as Hallie and Annie in Camp Walden green tees, Chessy in an oversized flannel, and Martin the butler.
- kids
- A fun mini-villain look with a black-and-white tracksuit and a tiny sun hat.
- Plus size
- This look is highly adaptable with any comfortable black-and-white athletic set and a fitted black zip-up jacket.
Tips
- Keep a plastic water bottle handy as a prop, and practice tapping it with a stick to ward off mountain lions.
- This costume is incredibly comfortable and warm, making it perfect for chilly outdoor Halloween nights.
- To capture the character, maintain a glamorous, slightly annoyed expression in all your photos.
Meredith Blake costume FAQ
- What outfit does Meredith Blake wear in the hiking scene?
- She wears a black-and-white color-blocked sports bra, a black zip-up track jacket, black leggings, a wide-brimmed white sun hat, oval sunglasses, and gold hoop earrings.
- How do I style my hair for a Meredith Blake costume?
- Pull your hair back into a sleek, low bun or ponytail with a neat center part so your white sun hat sits perfectly on top.
- What are some good props for a Meredith Blake costume?
- A wooden hiking stick, a premium bottled water, or even a fake lizard to place on your water bottle are perfect nods to the movie.
Did you know? The camping trip scene was filmed in California, and Meredith's stylish but highly impractical hiking gear perfectly highlighted her hilarious mismatch with the great outdoors.