Riley Andersen Costume
Bring the emotional heart of Inside Out to life with this look.
Riley Andersen is the hockey-loving protagonist of Disney Pixar's Inside Out franchise, whose mind is run by personified emotions. Dressing up as Riley is a popular choice for fans who want a comfortable, highly recognizable, and wholesome costume. Her signature look features a colorful rainbow-striped shirt paired with a cozy yellow cardigan and casual jeans.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Riley Andersen costume
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Rainbow striped long-sleeve shirt
A crewneck long-sleeve shirt featuring horizontal stripes in red, yellow, green, and blue.
DIY: Use fabric markers or fabric paint to draw horizontal colored stripes onto a plain white long-sleeve shirt.
Yellow knit cardigan
A soft, button-up knit cardigan in a warm mustard or golden yellow hue, worn open.
Brown or dark wash jeans
Comfortable, straight-leg denim jeans in a dark brown or classic dark blue wash.
DIY: Any comfortable everyday denim jeans or brown chinos from your closet will work.
Red canvas sneakers
Classic low-top lace-up canvas sneakers in a bright red color.
Hockey stick prop
A lightweight plastic or real ice hockey stick to represent Riley's favorite sport.
DIY: Cut a hockey stick shape out of thick cardboard and wrap the blade in black hockey tape.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the horizontal rainbow-striped long-sleeve shirt.
- 2
Layer the golden yellow knit cardigan over the striped shirt, leaving it completely unbuttoned.
- 3
Slip into the dark wash or brown straight-leg jeans.
- 4
Lace up a pair of bright red canvas low-top sneakers.
- 5
Style your hair into a casual, shoulder-length look or a simple ponytail.
- 6
Carry a hockey stick prop to instantly signal your character to other Pixar fans.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and natural with a touch of light blush for a youthful, active look. Style your hair in a casual, side-parted shoulder-length bob, or pull it back into a sporty ponytail with a simple hair tie.
Riley Andersen for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as one of Riley's core emotions, like Joy in her lime green dress or Sadness in her chunky white turtleneck.
- group
- Form a group with friends dressing up as Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Anxiety to represent Riley's entire mind.
- kids
- This is an incredibly easy and comfortable school-friendly costume for kids using everyday wardrobe basics.
- Plus size
- Opt for a relaxed-fit boyfriend cardigan and stretch-denim jeans for maximum comfort.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a mini blue hockey jersey to be Riley's teammate.
Tips
- For a fun Inside Out 2 variation, swap the yellow cardigan for a blue zippered hoodie and a green-and-purple ombre t-shirt.
- Keep the look comfortable and practical for walking around by choosing broken-in sneakers.
- Carry a small glowing yellow sphere to represent one of Riley's happy core memory orbs.
Riley Andersen costume FAQ
- What does Riley wear in Inside Out?
- Riley's most iconic outfit is a horizontal rainbow-striped long-sleeve shirt, an open yellow cardigan, dark pants, and red sneakers.
- How can I make a DIY Riley costume?
- You can easily assemble this costume using everyday clothing: a yellow sweater, a striped shirt, jeans, and red shoes. Add a hockey stick to complete the look.
- What is Riley's hockey team outfit?
- In Inside Out 2, Riley wears her Foghorns hockey team gear, which includes a red, white, and black hockey jersey, hockey pants, and protective gear.
Did you know? Riley's love for hockey is inspired by director Pete Docter's own childhood growing up in Minnesota, which is also where Riley's family relocates from in the first film.