Orange Blossom Costume
Bring sweet 1980s nostalgia to life with this vibrant, fruit-themed look.
Orange Blossom is one of Strawberry Shortcake's oldest and most beloved friends, known for her bright personality and fruit-themed style. This costume recreates her classic 1980s look, featuring a vibrant orange dress, striped tights, and her signature flower-topped hat. It is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a sweet, nostalgic, and colorful cosplay.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Orange Blossom costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Orange Blossom costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Orange puff-sleeve dress
A bright orange, short-sleeved dress with a white collar and a white apron-style front panel.
DIY: Add a white fabric apron and a white felt collar to a plain orange t-shirt dress.
Orange and white striped tights
Full-length stretchy tights with alternating horizontal orange and white stripes.
DIY: Use fabric paint to paint orange horizontal stripes onto a pair of white opaque tights.
Orange blossom floppy hat
A wide-brimmed orange sun hat decorated with a white and yellow orange blossom flower on the front.
DIY: Attach a large DIY white felt flower with a yellow center to a plain orange floppy hat.
Yellow Mary Jane shoes
Bright yellow flat or low-heeled Mary Jane shoes with a single strap.
DIY: Paint an old pair of flats with bright yellow flexible acrylic leather paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Orange Blossom costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the orange and white striped tights first to ensure a smooth fit.
- 2
Slip on the orange puff-sleeve dress, smoothing out the white collar and apron front.
- 3
Put on the yellow Mary Jane shoes over the striped tights.
- 4
Style your hair into two low pigtails or curls that will frame your face beneath the hat.
- 5
Place the orange floppy hat securely on your head, angling the white blossom flower to the front.
- 6
Carry a small basket of oranges or a toy orange blossom doll as a fun character prop.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in dark brown or black curls, or two low pigtails. Keep makeup bright and cheerful with warm peach blush, a swipe of orange-tinted lip balm, and a few faux freckles dotted across the nose.
Orange Blossom for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin, or Lemon Meringue for a sweet duo.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as the entire 1980s Strawberry Shortcake cast.
- kids
- Use an orange tutu, striped leggings, and a smaller orange headband with a felt flower.
- Plus size
- Opt for an A-line orange dress with a stretchy waistband and layer a separate white pinafore apron over it.
- pet
- An orange pet bandana adorned with a white felt flower.
Tips
- If your floppy hat won't stay put, secure it to your hair using bobby pins or sew a hidden elastic band inside.
- For outdoor events, layer a long-sleeved white shirt underneath the dress for extra warmth.
- Choose flat Mary Janes or yellow sneakers if you plan on walking or standing for long periods.
Orange Blossom costume FAQ
- What does Orange Blossom wear?
- Her classic 1980s outfit consists of a short orange dress with a white collar and apron, orange and white striped tights, yellow Mary Jane shoes, and a large orange floppy hat topped with a white flower.
- How do I make the Orange Blossom hat?
- Start with a plain orange floppy sun hat. Cut five petals out of white felt and a circle out of yellow felt, glue them together to form a blossom, and attach it to the front of the hat brim.
- What color is Orange Blossom's hair?
- In her classic 1980s depiction, Orange Blossom has dark brown or black curly hair styled in short curls or pigtails.
Did you know? Orange Blossom was introduced in 1981 as one of the first friends of Strawberry Shortcake, representing the delicious scent of fresh oranges.