Russell Costume
Adventure is out there! Dress as Pixar's favorite Wilderness Explorer.
Russell from Pixar's 'Up' is a dedicated Wilderness Explorer known for his cheerful determination and badge-covered sash. This costume is a popular choice for Disney fans of all ages due to its bright, recognizable colors and fun accessories. The look features a yellow polo shirt, brown shorts, an orange neckerchief, and a sash covered in colorful badges.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Russell costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Russell costume — one box instead of 8 pieces.
Yellow polo shirt
A bright yellow, short-sleeved collared polo shirt.
Brown cargo shorts
Classic brown or khaki-brown utility cargo shorts.
Orange neckerchief
A triangular orange bandana or scarf secured with a blue ring or slide.
DIY: Cut a triangle out of orange cotton fabric and secure it with a blue hair tie.
Wilderness Explorer sash
A brown fabric sash worn diagonally across the chest.
DIY: Cut a 4-inch wide strip of brown felt or fabric and fabric-glue the ends together.
Colorful merit badges
Dozens of small, round, colorful badges attached to the sash.
DIY: Print badge designs onto sticker paper or cut colorful circles out of felt and glue them to the sash.
Yellow baseball cap
A solid yellow baseball cap, ideally customized with the Wilderness Explorer logo.
DIY: Draw the Wilderness Explorer tree logo onto a yellow cap using fabric markers.
Grape soda pin
A silver safety pin holding a grape soda bottlecap.
DIY: Poke two holes in a grape soda bottlecap and thread a safety pin through them.
Brown backpack
A classic brown canvas backpack loaded with camping gear like a canteen and a small trumpet.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the yellow short-sleeved polo shirt and tuck it neatly into the brown cargo shorts.
- 2
Fold the orange neckerchief into a neat triangle, wrap it around your collar, and slide a blue ring over the ends to secure it.
- 3
Drape the brown sash diagonally from your right shoulder to your left hip, securing it with a safety pin at the shoulder so it does not slide.
- 4
Attach your colorful merit badges in neat rows along the front of the sash.
- 5
Pin the grape soda bottlecap pin to the left side of your shirt collar.
- 6
Put on the yellow baseball cap with the brim facing forward.
- 7
Equip the brown backpack, optionally strapping a toy trumpet, flashlight, or rolled-up green sleeping bag to the outside.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple and neat under the yellow cap. No makeup is required, but a cheerful, rosy-cheeked look fits the character perfectly.
Russell for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Carl Fredricksen wearing a tweed jacket, bow tie, thick black glasses, and a tennis-ball walker.
- group
- Add Carl, Kevin the giant colorful bird, and Dug the talking dog for a complete 'Up' group theme.
- kids
- An adorable and easy fit for toddlers using a yellow t-shirt, brown shorts, and a pre-made felt badge sash.
- Plus size
- Choose a loose-fitting yellow polo and comfortable elastic-waist brown cargo shorts for an easy, adjustable fit.
- pet
- Dress a golden retriever or similar friendly dog as Dug with a brown 'talking' collar.
Tips
- Use felt or printable sticker paper to easily create the colorful round merit badges for the sash.
- Keep the backpack lightweight by using plastic or inflatable camping toys instead of real heavy gear.
- Secure the sash to your shirt shoulder with a safety pin to keep it from sliding down while walking.
Russell costume FAQ
- How do I make Russell's badge sash?
- Cut a strip of brown felt or fabric about 4 inches wide, sew or glue the ends together to fit diagonally across your torso, and glue on colorful felt circles or printed badge designs.
- What is the pin on Russell's collar?
- It is the Ellie Badge, which is a silver grape soda bottlecap made into a safety pin.
- What color are Russell's socks and shoes?
- Russell wears white crew socks pulled up high and classic brown hiking boots or sneakers.
Did you know? Russell's character design was partially inspired by Pixar animator Peter Sohn, who also voiced the character of Emile in Ratatouille.