Phil and Lil Costume
Double the trouble with these nostalgic 90s cartoon twin costumes.
Recreate the mud-loving DeVille twins from Nickelodeon's classic 90s cartoon, Rugrats. Perfect for siblings, couples, or best friends, this nostalgic look is instantly recognizable by its bright teal and pink color scheme. The costume features matching pink shirts, teal overalls or jumpers, and Lil's signature pink hair bow.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Phil and Lil costume
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Pink t-shirt
A plain light pink short-sleeved crewneck t-shirt.
DIY: Use a basic pink t-shirt and draw a black collar band with a fabric marker.
Teal jumper dress or overalls
A sleeveless teal or turquoise jumper dress for Lil, or teal overall shorts for Phil.
DIY: Dye a pair of white denim overalls or a white overall dress using teal fabric dye.
Yellow felt fabric
A single sheet of stiff yellow felt to create the signature bird patch.
DIY: Cut a simple duck silhouette out of the felt and safety-pin it to the left side of the overalls.
Striped crew socks
Crew-length socks with alternating horizontal stripes of light blue and green.
DIY: Draw green stripes onto plain light blue crew socks using a fabric marker.
Pink hair bow
A classic bright pink hair bow clip, worn on the left side of the head for Lil.
DIY: Tie a piece of pink satin ribbon into a bow and attach it to a bobby pin.
Black slip-on shoes
Simple black canvas slip-on shoes or sneakers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Phil and Lil costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Choose your twin: Decide whether you are dressing as Phil (overalls) or Lil (jumper dress).
- 2
Prepare the shirt: Use a black fabric marker to draw a thin black collar band and a thin horizontal stripe across the chest of the pink t-shirt.
- 3
Create the duck patch: Cut a simple yellow duck or bird shape out of the yellow felt sheet and fabric-glue or pin it to the left chest of the teal jumper or overalls.
- 4
Layer the outfit: Put on the pink t-shirt, then layer the teal jumper dress or teal overalls over it.
- 5
Add the socks and shoes: Pull on the blue and green striped crew socks and step into your black slip-on shoes.
- 6
Style the hair: If playing Lil, clip the pink bow onto the left side of your hair. If playing Phil, leave your hair messy or style it in a small upward tuft.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and natural. For Lil, style hair with a prominent pink bow on the left side; for Phil, style hair slightly messy or in a tiny upward sprout at the top.
Phil and Lil for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One partner goes as Phil in teal overalls, and the other goes as Lil in a teal jumper dress.
- group
- Add Tommy Pickles in a blue shirt and diaper, and Chuckie Finster in a blue Saturn shirt and purple glasses.
- kids
- Perfect for actual twins or siblings using matching toddler-sized pink tees and teal overalls.
- Plus size
- Look for stretchy cotton pink t-shirts and adjustable denim overalls dyed teal for a comfortable fit.
- pet
- A small dog can wear a teal dog t-shirt with a yellow felt duck glued to the back.
Tips
- Use safety pins to attach the yellow felt duck so you can easily wash and reuse the teal overalls or dress later.
- If you cannot find blue and green striped socks, buy plain white crew socks and color the stripes on with fabric markers.
- Carry a plastic toy reptile or worm as a prop to reference the twins' love for digging in the dirt.
Phil and Lil costume FAQ
- What is the difference between Phil and Lil's costumes?
- While both wear pink shirts and teal tops, Phil wears teal overalls/shorts and has no hair accessories, while Lil wears a teal jumper dress and a pink bow on the left side of her hair.
- How do you make the yellow bird patch?
- Cut a simple duck silhouette out of yellow felt or craft foam, then fabric glue or safety pin it to the left chest of the teal overalls or jumper.
- What color are Phil and Lil's socks?
- They wear crew-length socks with alternating horizontal stripes of light blue and green.
Did you know? Phil and Lil's full names are Philip Richard Bill DeVille and Lillian Marie Jill DeVille, and they made their debut in the 1991 Rugrats pilot episode.