Princess Bubblegum Costume
Rule the Candy Kingdom in style with this iconic pink royal look.
Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time is a beloved choice for cosplayers and Halloween fans who love her mix of royal elegance and scientific genius. Her classic look features a floor-length pink gown, a distinct gold crown, and long, bubblegum-pink hair. This guide helps you assemble her signature outfit using simple clothing items or a ready-made dress.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Princess Bubblegum costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Princess Bubblegum costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Pink floor-length dress
A solid, bright pink maxi dress with a high neckline and long sleeves or short puffed sleeves.
DIY: Dye a white maxi dress bright pink using fabric dye.
Purple collar trim
A purple fabric band or ribbon worn around the collar of the dress.
DIY: Cut a strip of purple felt and pin or sew it around the neckline of your pink dress.
Purple waist sash
A simple purple belt or fabric sash worn around the waist.
DIY: Tie a length of purple fabric or wide ribbon around your waist.
Gold crown with blue gem
A simple, tall gold crown featuring a single round blue faux gem at the top center point.
DIY: Cut a crown shape out of yellow craft foam, glue a blue plastic gem to the top, and attach it to a headband.
Long pink wig
A long, straight wig in a bright bubblegum-pink shade, preferably with blunt bangs.
Purple ballet flats
Simple, comfortable purple slip-on flat shoes.
DIY: Paint an old pair of flats with purple fabric paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Princess Bubblegum costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the long pink maxi dress as the base of the outfit.
- 2
Attach the purple ribbon or fabric collar around the neckline of the dress using safety pins or fabric tape.
- 3
Tie the purple sash or belt securely around your waist to create the classic color-blocked look.
- 4
Carefully style and put on the long pink wig, securing it with a wig cap and bobby pins.
- 5
Place the gold crown on top of the wig, securing it with hairpins so it stays upright.
- 6
Slip into the purple ballet flats to complete the footwear.
- 7
Optional: Carry a beaker or wear a white lab coat over the dress to represent her scientist persona.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup simple with a flawless, light complexion, soft pink blush, and a matching pink lipstick. The hair must be long, straight, and bubblegum-pink with neat, straight-across bangs.
Princess Bubblegum for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Marceline the Vampire Queen in her casual red plaid shirt and grey tank top look.
- group
- Form an Adventure Time group with Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, and Marceline.
- kids
- Use a pink t-shirt dress, a felt crown on a headband, and pink washable hair spray.
- Plus size
- An A-line pink maxi dress with an elastic waist provides a comfortable, flattering fit for this look.
- pet
- Dress your pet in a simple pink ruffled collar and a tiny yellow felt crown.
Tips
- Secure the crown to the wig using bobby pins crossed in an 'X' shape to keep it from slipping.
- If wearing this to a convention, opt for comfortable purple flats or sneakers since the dress will cover most of your feet.
- Use a high-quality wig cap to keep your natural hair completely hidden under the bright pink wig.
Princess Bubblegum costume FAQ
- What does Princess Bubblegum wear?
- Her classic outfit is a floor-length pink dress with a purple collar and waist sash, a gold crown with a blue gem, and purple flat shoes.
- How do you make Princess Bubblegum's crown?
- You can easily make it by cutting yellow craft foam or cardboard into a simple crown shape, gluing a blue plastic gemstone to the center peak, and attaching it to a plain headband.
- Can I wear a lab coat with this costume?
- Yes! Princess Bubblegum is a scientist, and wearing a white lab coat over her pink dress is a highly accurate alternate look from the show.
Did you know? Princess Bubblegum's full name is Bonnibel, and she is made entirely of sentient candy biomass, which explains her bubblegum-pink hair and skin.