Pucca Costume
Bring the energetic, love-struck martial arts heroine to life.
Pucca is the beloved, energetic title character of the South Korean-Canadian animated franchise known for her relentless pursuit of her ninja crush, Garu. Her iconic look is simple, bold, and instantly recognizable, combining a bright red dress with her signature twin hair buns. It is a popular choice for fans of classic 2000s animation who want a cute, comfortable, and easy-to-assemble costume.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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See yourself as Pucca
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What you need for a Pucca costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Pucca costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Red long-sleeve mini dress
A simple, vibrant red long-sleeve shift dress or oversized t-shirt dress in a comfortable cotton blend.
DIY: Use an oversized red long-sleeve t-shirt and hem it to mid-thigh length.
Black leggings or tights
Opaque, solid black leggings or thick tights to wear underneath the red dress.
DIY: Any solid black skinny pants or athletic leggings from your closet.
Red hair ties or ribbons
Two thick red hair scrunchies or strips of red ribbon to wrap around the base of the hair buns.
DIY: Cut two strips of red felt or fabric and tie them around your hair buns.
Black slip-on shoes
Simple black canvas slip-on shoes, flats, or kung fu martial arts slippers.
DIY: Use plain black flats or black slip-on sneakers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Pucca costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid black leggings or opaque tights.
- 2
Slip on the bright red long-sleeve shift dress over the leggings.
- 3
Style your hair into two high, symmetrical round buns (odango style) on top of your head.
- 4
Secure each hair bun at the base with a thick red scrunchie or tie a red ribbon around them.
- 5
Put on the simple black slip-on shoes or kung fu slippers.
- 6
Apply minimalist makeup, focusing on rosy pink cheeks and a simple smile.
Makeup & hair
Part your hair down the middle and tie it into two high, round buns on the sides of your head (use bun makers or hair donuts for extra volume if needed). Keep makeup simple with a pale complexion, rosy pink circles on the cheeks, and a touch of red lip gloss.
Pucca for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Garu wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with a large red heart on the chest, black pants, and red gloves.
- group
- Add characters like Abyo in a torn martial arts gi and Ching with her pet hen on her head.
- kids
- An adorable option using a red toddler sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and pre-made clip-on hair buns.
- Plus size
- A red A-line long-sleeve dress or tunic paired with high-waisted black compression leggings offers a comfortable, flattering fit.
- pet
- A simple red dog t-shirt paired with small black plush buns attached to a comfortable headband.
Tips
- If your hair isn't long or thick enough for the signature buns, use clip-on black hair bun extensions or a pre-styled Pucca wig.
- Keep the dress loose and comfortable to match the simple, animated silhouette of the character.
- For outdoor events in cold weather, layer a black thermal long-sleeve shirt underneath the red dress.
Pucca costume FAQ
- What does Pucca wear?
- Pucca wears a simple, loose-fitting red long-sleeve mini dress, thick black leggings, black slip-on shoes, and red ribbons around her signature twin hair buns.
- How do you do Pucca's hair?
- Part your hair down the middle, pull it into two high pigtails, twist them into tight, round buns, secure with hair ties, and wrap red scrunchies or ribbons around the base.
- Is Pucca an easy DIY costume?
- Yes, it is highly budget-friendly and easy to make using a basic red long-sleeve dress or oversized t-shirt, black leggings, and simple hair styling.
Did you know? Pucca originally debuted in 2000 as a series of flash-animated online greeting cards created by the South Korean company VOOZ before expanding into a massive global franchise and TV series.