Molly the Doll Costume
Bring Loonette's favorite quiet doll to life with this nostalgic look.
Molly the Doll is the silent, beloved best friend of Loonette the Clown on the classic 90s children's show The Big Comfy Couch. Fans of nostalgic television love this costume for its colorful, whimsical aesthetic and cozy vibe. The complete look features her signature blue and yellow dress, black yarn pigtails, and bold striped socks.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–70
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What you need for a Molly the Doll costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Molly the Doll costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Blue dress with yellow collar
A short-sleeved bright blue A-line dress, ideally featuring a yellow Peter Pan collar or layered over a yellow t-shirt.
DIY: Use a plain blue dress and fabric-glue a cut-out yellow felt collar to the neckline.
Black yarn wig
A wig made of thick black yarn styled into two high pigtails tied with red ribbons.
DIY: Hot-glue long strands of thick black yarn to a black hairnet or beanie, then tie them into pigtails with red ribbon.
Red and white striped tights
Knee-high socks or full tights with horizontal red and white stripes.
Black Mary Jane shoes
Classic flat black Mary Jane shoes with a single strap.
DIY: Use plain black slip-on shoes or flats.
Red nose makeup
Red face paint or a small red foam nose to match her clown-doll aesthetic.
DIY: Use a red lipstick to draw a small, perfect circle on the tip of your nose.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Molly the Doll costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red and white striped tights or knee-high socks.
- 2
Slip on the blue dress with the yellow collar (or layer a blue pinafore over a yellow shirt).
- 3
Put on the black Mary Jane flat shoes.
- 4
Secure the black yarn wig on your head, ensuring the two high pigtails and red bows are positioned symmetrically.
- 5
Use red face paint or lipstick to draw a small red circle on the tip of your nose, and add rosy pink circles to your cheeks.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair under a wig cap and put on a black yarn doll wig with high pigtails and red bows. For makeup, apply rosy pink blush circles on your cheeks and a small, solid red circle on the tip of your nose.
Molly the Doll for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Loonette the Clown for the ultimate Big Comfy Couch duo.
- group
- Add Major Bedhead, Granny Garbanzo, and Snicklefritz for a full nostalgic group.
- kids
- Use a blue toddler dress, striped leggings, and a soft yarn headband for a comfortable kids' version.
- Plus size
- An A-line blue skater dress paired with a yellow collared shirt offers a comfortable, stretchy fit.
- pet
- A small blue dog t-shirt with a yellow collar and a mini red bow headband.
Tips
- If you can't find a yarn wig, you can easily make one by hot-gluing black yarn strands to a black beanie or hairnet.
- Keep the makeup simple and smudge-proof by setting the red nose paint with a translucent setting powder.
- Carry a small plush dust bunny as a fun, show-accurate prop.
Molly the Doll costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Molly the Doll wig?
- You can make one by cutting long strands of thick black yarn, tying them in the middle, gluing them to a black hairnet or beanie, and tying the sides into two high pigtails with red ribbons.
- What color is Molly the Doll's dress?
- Molly wears a bright blue short-sleeved dress with a prominent yellow collar and yellow trim around the sleeves.
- Does Molly the Doll speak?
- No, Molly is a silent doll who communicates through nods, gestures, and squeaks, making this a fun character to act out.
Did you know? Molly the Doll was puppeteered by Bob Dermer, who also voiced and puppeteered several other characters on Canadian children's television.