Ms. Sara Bellum Costume
Channel Townsville's brilliant, red-suited deputy mayor with this classic cartoon look.
Ms. Sara Bellum is the brilliant, red-suited deputy mayor of Townsville from Cartoon Network's classic series, The Powerpuff Girls. Known for her sharp intellect and the running gag of her face being perpetually obscured, she is a popular choice for nostalgic 90s cosplay. This costume features her signature red scalloped suit, black belt, and massive, voluminous red curls.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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See yourself as Ms. Sara Bellum
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What you need for a Ms. Sara Bellum costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ms. Sara Bellum costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red blazer or scalloped top
A bright red blazer or long-sleeve top, ideally featuring a scalloped hem along the bottom edge.
DIY: Buy a thrifted red blazer and cut a scalloped pattern along the bottom hem, sealing the edges with fabric glue.
Red pencil skirt
A matching bright red, knee-length pencil skirt to complete the monochrome suit look.
Wide black waist belt
A thick, wide black belt with a prominent gold or brass buckle to cinch the waist.
DIY: Wrap a strip of black fabric or vinyl around your waist and secure it with a cardboard buckle painted gold.
Black choker necklace
A simple, thick black fabric or velvet choker necklace.
DIY: Cut a strip of black ribbon and tie or velcro it around your neck.
Red high heels
Classic red stiletto pumps or high-heeled shoes.
DIY: Use any red flats or heels you already own.
Voluminous curly orange-red wig
A massive, shoulder-length wig featuring tight, voluminous orange-red curls.
DIY: Tease a curly red wig heavily to achieve maximum volume and height.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red pencil skirt and tuck in or layer the red scalloped blazer/top over it.
- 2
Fasten the wide black belt with the gold buckle tightly around your waist over the top.
- 3
Secure the black choker necklace around your neck.
- 4
Put on the red high heels.
- 5
Style and put on the voluminous curly orange-red wig, letting the curls frame your face.
- 6
Carry a toy rotary telephone or a clipboard as a prop to complete the mayoral assistant look.
Makeup & hair
Style the massive orange-red curly wig so it has maximum volume, partially obscuring the upper half of your face. For makeup, wear a bold red lipstick that matches the suit, as this is often the most visible feature of her face.
Ms. Sara Bellum for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as the short, bumbling Mayor of Townsville, complete with a tiny top hat and monocle.
- group
- Join forces with Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup for a full Powerpuff Girls group theme.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretch-knit red pencil skirt and a structured red wrap top or blazer for a comfortable, flattering fit.
Tips
- To mimic the cartoon's running gag in photos, hold a clipboard, folder, or a rotary phone prop directly in front of your face.
- Use plenty of hairspray to keep the wig voluminous and prevent it from falling flat during your event.
- Choose heels with a sensible height if you plan on walking around a convention floor or neighborhood.
Ms. Sara Bellum costume FAQ
- What does Ms. Sara Bellum wear?
- She wears a bright red skirt suit consisting of a scalloped-hem top, a knee-length pencil skirt, a wide black belt with a gold buckle, a black choker, red high heels, and a massive head of curly red hair.
- How do you do the face-obscuring gag in real life?
- In photos, you can hold props like a clipboard, a giant red rotary phone, or a file folder in front of your face, or style the wig's curls to drape forward.
- Is a Ms. Sara Bellum costume easy to DIY?
- Yes, it is highly customizable using thrifted red office wear, a black belt, and a styled curly red wig.
Did you know? Throughout the entire run of The Powerpuff Girls, Ms. Bellum's face was almost never shown on screen, except for a brief moment in the 10th anniversary special 'The Powerpuff Girls Rule!'.