Plum Pudding Costume
Sweet, retro, and perfectly purple berry-best friend style.
Plum Pudding is one of Strawberry Shortcake's smartest and most creative friends, making her a nostalgic favorite for cosplay and Halloween. Her signature look features a vibrant purple color palette, bold striped tights, and a cute beret topped with a plum leaf. Whether you are going for the classic 1980s doll look or the modern animated version, this guide has you covered.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–80
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What you need for a Plum Pudding costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Plum Pudding costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Purple dress
A simple purple A-line dress or a purple skirt and top combination.
DIY: Use a plain purple oversized t-shirt cinched with a belt.
White Peter Pan collar
A detachable white collar or a white pinafore apron to wear over the dress.
DIY: Cut a collar shape out of white felt and pin it to the neckline.
Striped tights
Purple and white or blue and white horizontally striped tights.
DIY: Use fabric markers to draw purple stripes onto plain white tights.
Purple beret
A classic wool or felt purple beret to serve as the base for the plum hat.
Green felt leaf
A small piece of green felt cut into a leaf shape and pinned to the top of the beret.
DIY: Cut a leaf shape out of green construction paper.
Purple Mary Janes
Purple or blue flat shoes or Mary Janes to complete the retro doll aesthetic.
DIY: Wear plain black flats or white sneakers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Plum Pudding costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the purple A-line dress as your base layer.
- 2
Attach the white Peter Pan collar or layer a white pinafore over the dress.
- 3
Pull on the purple and white striped tights.
- 4
Cut a small leaf shape out of green felt and sew or safety-pin it to the top center of the purple beret.
- 5
Put on the bright blue or purple wig, styling the bangs neatly.
- 6
Place the decorated beret on your head, tilting it slightly to one side.
- 7
Step into your purple Mary Jane flats to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Wear a vibrant purple or blue wig styled in a bob with bangs. Keep makeup sweet and simple with pink blush on the cheeks, light mascara, and a berry-toned lip gloss.
Plum Pudding for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin, or Lemon Meringue for a sweet duo.
- group
- Gather a full group of Strawberry Shortcake characters, each wearing their signature fruit-themed colors.
- kids
- Use a purple toddler dress, striped leggings, and a small purple beanie with a felt leaf.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretchy purple skater dress and high-waisted striped tights for a comfortable, flattering fit.
- pet
- A purple pet bandana paired with a tiny purple hat featuring a green felt leaf.
Tips
- If you can't find striped tights, buy plain white tights and paint purple stripes using fabric paint and painter's tape.
- Add a plum-scented spray or perfume to fully embody the classic scented doll gimmick.
- Keep the beret secure on your wig by using bobby pins hidden underneath the brim.
Plum Pudding costume FAQ
- What color is Plum Pudding's hair?
- In the classic 1980s version, Plum Pudding had brown or dark purple hair, while the 2000s and modern versions feature vibrant blue-purple hair.
- How do you make the plum hat?
- Take a plain purple beret, cut a leaf shape out of green felt, and attach it to the top stem of the beret using a safety pin or fabric glue.
- Is Plum Pudding a boy or a girl?
- Plum Pudding was originally introduced as a boy in a 1984 special, but was quickly redesigned as a girl character for the rest of the franchise's run.
Did you know? Plum Pudding was originally introduced as a male character in the 1980s books, but was reintroduced as a girl in the animated specials and doll lines.