How do you make Poppy's hair stay up?

You can buy a pre-styled foam-filled wig, or DIY it by wrapping pink hair or yarn around a cardboard cone or plastic cup secured to a headband.

What color is Poppy's dress?

Poppy wears a vibrant sky-blue sleeveless dress with a lighter blue leaf and flower pattern along the bottom hem.

How can I make a quick DIY version?

Use a plain blue dress, cut flower shapes out of light blue paper to tape to the hem, and wear a pink headband with pink tulle tied to stand upright.

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Poppy Costume

Bring the happiest Troll to life with pink hair and hugs.

Poppy is the relentlessly optimistic, music-loving leader from DreamWorks' Trolls franchise. Fans of all ages love this costume for its vibrant, cheerful colors and iconic gravity-defying hair. The complete look consists of a bright blue sleeveless dress, pink skin tones, and her signature floral headband.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $25–75

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What you need for a Poppy costume

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Blue sleeveless dress
A vibrant sky-blue, A-line or skater-style sleeveless dress.
DIY: Use a plain blue t-shirt cut into a sleeveless tunic.
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Light blue felt
Stiff felt sheets used to cut out the signature floral and leaf patterns for the dress hem.
DIY: Use light blue fabric markers to draw the designs directly onto the dress.
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Pink long-sleeve shirt and leggings
A matching set of pastel pink layers to mimic Poppy's pink troll skin.
DIY: Use pink body paint on your arms and legs if you prefer not to wear layers.
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Upright pink troll wig
A bright pink wig styled to stand straight up in a cone shape.
DIY: Wrap pink tulle or yarn around a cardboard cone base attached to a headband.
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Green flower headband
A green band decorated with light blue felt flowers to wear over the wig.
DIY: Glue green felt leaves and blue felt flowers onto a standard green plastic headband.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the pink long-sleeve shirt and matching pink leggings as your base layer.
2
Cut out three-pointed leaf and flower shapes from the light blue felt.
3
Use fabric glue or safety pins to attach the felt shapes along the bottom hem of the blue dress.
4
Slip the decorated blue dress on over your pink base layers.
5
Secure the tall pink troll wig onto your head, ensuring it stands upright.
6
Place the green floral headband over the wig, positioning it just above your forehead.
7
Finish the look by painting the tip of your nose pink with face paint.

Makeup & hair

Style a bright pink wig straight up, or create your own using pink hairspray over a cardboard cone support. Paint the tip of your nose pink and add a touch of pink glitter to your cheeks for a magical, cheerful sparkle.

Poppy for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Branch wearing a dark green patch-covered vest, brown shorts, and a dark blue upright wig.
group: Gather friends to dress as the Snack Pack, including Guy Diamond, DJ Suki, and Biggie.
kids: Use a soft, comfortable fleece dress and a lightweight yarn-based headband instead of a heavy wig.
Plus size: A stretchy blue knit skater dress provides a comfortable, flared fit that matches the character's silhouette.
pet: A simple blue pet vest paired with a lightweight pink yarn headpiece secured with elastic.

Tips

If styling your own hair, brush it upward over an empty plastic cup or cardboard cone and secure it with heavy-duty hairspray.
Wear comfortable pink sneakers or flats to keep your feet happy during long parties or trick-or-treating.
Add a DIY 'Hug Time' watch to your wrist using felt and velcro for an authentic character detail.

Poppy costume FAQ

How do you make Poppy's hair stay up?: You can buy a pre-styled foam-filled wig, or DIY it by wrapping pink hair or yarn around a cardboard cone or plastic cup secured to a headband.
What color is Poppy's dress?: Poppy wears a vibrant sky-blue sleeveless dress with a lighter blue leaf and flower pattern along the bottom hem.
How can I make a quick DIY version?: Use a plain blue dress, cut flower shapes out of light blue paper to tape to the hem, and wear a pink headband with pink tulle tied to stand upright.

Did you know? Poppy's signature 'Hug Time' watch goes off every hour on the hour, a key trait established in the first Trolls movie.