Miley Cyrus Costume
Swing into Halloween with Miley's most iconic music video look.
Miley Cyrus is famous for her bold, boundary-pushing fashion evolutions. Her most iconic and instantly recognizable look comes from the 2013 'Wrecking Ball' music video. This costume replicates that minimalist, high-impact style using simple white basics, combat boots, and a signature prop.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Miley Cyrus costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Miley Cyrus costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White crop top
A simple ribbed white cotton tank top or cropped tank.
DIY: Cut an old white tank top just above the waist.
White high-waisted briefs
Plain white cotton briefs or high-waisted spandex shorts.
DIY: Use white athletic booty shorts.
Dr. Martens style boots
Chunky lace-up black or dark red combat boots.
DIY: Use any dark, heavy-soled boots you already own.
Toy sledgehammer
A lightweight plastic prop sledgehammer.
DIY: Wrap a small cardboard box in grey tape and attach it to a cardboard wrapping paper tube.
Short blonde wig
A platinum blonde wig styled into a short, slicked-back pixie cut.
DIY: Slick back your own hair with strong-hold gel if it is already short.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Miley Cyrus costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white ribbed crop top and high-waisted white briefs.
- 2
Lace up your dark combat boots, leaving them slightly loose for a rugged look.
- 3
Style your hair or wig into a platinum blonde, slicked-back pixie cut.
- 4
Apply a bold red lipstick to contrast with the minimalist outfit.
- 5
Pick up your prop sledgehammer to complete the 'Wrecking Ball' theme.
Makeup & hair
Apply a classic bright red lipstick and keep the rest of the makeup clean with defined brows. Style your hair into a short, platinum blonde pixie cut, slicked back or spiked up with strong-hold gel.
Miley Cyrus for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as a giant grey wrecking ball or Liam Hemsworth.
- group
- Have friends dress up as Miley from different eras: Hannah Montana, the 2013 VMAs bear leotard, and her gold Grammys look.
- kids
- A Hannah Montana outfit with a blonde wig and toy microphone is a more kid-friendly alternative.
- Plus size
- Opt for high-waisted white boy shorts or running shorts for comfortable coverage.
- pet
- Dress a pet in a silver metallic dog tee to represent the wrecking ball.
Tips
- Wear skin-toned seamless underwear under the white briefs for a clean look.
- Keep a jacket or flannel shirt handy if you are wearing this outdoors in cool October weather.
- Pose with the sledgehammer resting on your shoulder for the perfect photo op.
Miley Cyrus costume FAQ
- What do I need for a DIY Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball costume?
- You only need a white cropped tank top, high-waisted white briefs or shorts, black combat boots, a toy sledgehammer, and a short blonde pixie wig.
- How do I style my hair for this costume?
- Use a short platinum blonde pixie wig slicked back with gel, or style your own short hair using strong-hold pomade.
- Is this costume comfortable for cold weather?
- Since it consists of minimal clothing, it is best for indoor parties. If going outside, layer with a silver metallic jacket or a flannel shirt.
Did you know? The music video for 'Wrecking Ball' broke the Vevo record for the most views in 24 hours upon its release in September 2013.