How do I attach ivy leaves to a Poison Ivy costume?

You can use flexible fabric glue, hot glue (while not wearing it), or safety pins to attach artificial silk ivy leaves to a green bodysuit or dress.

What makeup goes well with a Poison Ivy costume?

A bold red lip, dramatic green or gold eyeshadow, and green leaf patterns drawn around the temples or eyebrows work perfectly.

Is Poison Ivy a hero or a villain?

She is traditionally one of Batman's most famous villains, though she is often portrayed as an antiheroine who fights to protect the environment.

Green ivy costume diy

Skip the store: Use a green one-piece swimsuit or a fitted green tank top and shorts. Cut leaf shapes out of green felt or construction paper and safety-pin them to your clothes. Temporarily dye your hair with vibrant red hair spray or chalk.

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Poison Ivy Costume

Embody Gotham's seductive eco-villain with vibrant greens and ivy leaves.

Poison Ivy is a classic DC Comics supervillain chosen for her striking, nature-inspired aesthetic and powerful presence. The look centers around a vibrant green bodysuit or dress adorned with artificial ivy leaves, paired with a long, fiery red wig. It is a favorite for cosplayers and Halloween enthusiasts who want a bold, botanical look.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $40–120

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Green bodysuit or leotard
A form-fitting emerald green bodysuit, preferably in spandex or velvet.
DIY: Use a green one-piece swimsuit or a fitted green tank top and shorts.
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Faux ivy vines
Strands of artificial green ivy leaves to wrap around your arms, legs, or torso.
DIY: Cut leaf shapes out of green felt or construction paper and safety-pin them to your clothes.
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Long red wig
A vibrant, cherry-red or copper-red wig with long, flowing waves.
DIY: Temporarily dye your hair with vibrant red hair spray or chalk.
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Green tights or leggings
Sheer or opaque green tights to match the bodysuit.
DIY: Go bare-legged and wrap the ivy vines directly around your legs using skin-safe adhesive.
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Green leaf eyebrows
Small decorative green leaves or face gems to apply above the eyes.
DIY: Draw green leaf patterns around your eyes using green liquid eyeliner.
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Green gloves
Fingerless or full-length satin gloves in matching emerald green.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the green tights and the emerald green bodysuit.
2
Attach faux ivy leaves to the neckline and hips of the bodysuit using fabric glue or safety pins.
3
Wrap faux ivy vines around your arms and legs, securing them with skin-safe body tape.
4
Carefully put on the long red wig, securing it with a wig cap and bobby pins.
5
Apply green eyeshadow, a bold red lip, and stick the leaf gems above your eyebrows.
6
Slip on the green gloves and matching green heels or boots to complete the look.

Makeup & hair

Style the long red wig in voluminous waves. Apply dramatic green eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, a bold red lipstick, and place small faux ivy leaves or green gems along your brow bone.

Poison Ivy for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Harley Quinn in her red and black outfit, or Batman in his classic dark suit.
group: Form a Gotham City Sirens group with Harley Quinn and Catwoman.
kids: A cute green dress with a few fabric ivy leaves pinned on, paired with red hair bows.
Plus size: A green velvet wrap dress decorated with ivy leaves offers a comfortable and highly adjustable fit.
pet: A green pet collar decorated with silk ivy leaves.

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Green ivy costume diy: Skip the store: Use a green one-piece swimsuit or a fitted green tank top and shorts. Cut leaf shapes out of green felt or construction paper and safety-pin them to your clothes. Temporarily dye your hair with vibrant red hair spray or chalk.

Tips

Use skin-safe cosmetic glue or body tape to keep the ivy vines from sliding down your arms and legs.
Bring a light green cardigan or wrap if you are wearing this outdoors in cold weather.
Take photos in a lush garden, greenhouse, or park to make the botanical theme pop.
If gluing leaves to a bodysuit, stretch the fabric over a piece of cardboard first so it doesn't shrink when dry.

Poison Ivy costume FAQ

How do I attach ivy leaves to a Poison Ivy costume?: You can use flexible fabric glue, hot glue (while not wearing it), or safety pins to attach artificial silk ivy leaves to a green bodysuit or dress.
What makeup goes well with a Poison Ivy costume?: A bold red lip, dramatic green or gold eyeshadow, and green leaf patterns drawn around the temples or eyebrows work perfectly.
Is Poison Ivy a hero or a villain?: She is traditionally one of Batman's most famous villains, though she is often portrayed as an antiheroine who fights to protect the environment.

Did you know? Poison Ivy first appeared in Batman #181 in June 1966, and her look was originally inspired by model Bettie Page.