What kind of sweater does Sadness wear?

Sadness wears a very cozy, oversized, light gray or off-white cable-knit turtleneck sweater with a thick collar.

How do I do the makeup for Sadness?

Cover your face in light blue water-activated face paint, then use dark blue eyeshadow to create sad, downward-angled eyebrows and soft contouring.

Is a Sadness costume comfortable for cold weather?

Yes, because of the heavy knit sweater and long pants, this is one of the warmest and most comfortable costumes for chilly Halloween nights.

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Sadness Costume

Embrace your feelings with this cozy, blue-hued Pixar character look.

Sadness from Disney and Pixar's Inside Out is a fan-favorite character known for her melancholic charm and cozy aesthetic. Perfect for group themes or solo cosplayers, this costume is highly recognizable and incredibly comfortable to wear. The look centers around a chunky white turtleneck sweater, round purple glasses, and a signature blue color palette.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $25–75

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What you need for a Sadness costume

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Chunky White Turtleneck Sweater
A thick, oversized cable-knit or ribbed white turtleneck sweater to match her cozy silhouette.
DIY: Use an oversized white or cream sweater you already own and roll up the collar.
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Dark Blue Pants
Slim-fit dark blue trousers, leggings, or jeans to contrast with the oversized sweater.
DIY: Any dark blue or navy pants or leggings from your closet will work perfectly.
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Round Purple Glasses
Thick-rimmed, oversized round costume glasses in a deep purple or black shade.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap round sunglasses and paint the frames dark purple.
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Blue Bob Wig
A short, bright blue bob wig with side-swept bangs that mimics her animated hair.
DIY: Temporary blue hair spray on a short haircut or bob styled with a side part.
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Blue Face Paint or Makeup
Light blue face paint or high-pigment blue makeup to cover your face, neck, and hands.
DIY: Mix a small amount of blue cream eyeshadow or pigment into your regular liquid foundation.
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Blue Ballet Flats
Simple, flat slip-on shoes in a medium or dark blue shade.
DIY: Wear plain black or navy flats, or cover old flats in blue fabric tape.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the dark blue leggings or pants and slip into the blue ballet flats.
2
Pull on the oversized chunky white turtleneck sweater, ensuring the collar is folded high.
3
Apply the light blue face paint evenly over your face, neck, and ears, blending well at the hairline.
4
Style and secure your hair under a wig cap, then place the short blue bob wig on your head, parting the bangs to the side.
5
Put on the thick, round purple glasses, positioning them slightly down your nose for a classic Sadness expression.
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Carry a blue memory orb prop or hold your hands together in front of you to complete the character's signature posture.

Makeup & hair

Apply light blue face paint evenly across the face and neck. Use a slightly darker blue eyeshadow to contour the nose and hollows of the cheeks, and draw on sad, downward-slanted eyebrows with a dark blue pencil. Wear a short, vibrant blue bob wig with side-swept bangs.

Sadness for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Joy in a bright yellow dress and blue pixie wig for a perfect emotional contrast.
group: Gather friends to dress as the rest of Riley's emotions: Joy, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Anxiety.
kids: Use a soft blue fleece hoodie and matching sweatpants for a warm, toddler-friendly version.
Plus size: Choose an extra-oversized, soft knit tunic sweater paired with comfortable stretch leggings.
pet: A simple blue dog sweater paired with a small pair of lightweight, lensless purple glasses.

Tips

If you want to skip full face paint, use blue eyeshadow around your eyes and nose for a subtle 'emotional' tint instead.
Keep your posture slumped and shoulders slightly shrugged when posing for photos to capture her personality.
Bring a blue plastic Christmas ornament or a clear blue bouncy ball to use as a 'memory orb' prop.
Set your blue face paint with a translucent setting powder so it doesn't rub off onto your white sweater collar.

Sadness costume FAQ

What kind of sweater does Sadness wear?: Sadness wears a very cozy, oversized, light gray or off-white cable-knit turtleneck sweater with a thick collar.
How do I do the makeup for Sadness?: Cover your face in light blue water-activated face paint, then use dark blue eyeshadow to create sad, downward-angled eyebrows and soft contouring.
Is a Sadness costume comfortable for cold weather?: Yes, because of the heavy knit sweater and long pants, this is one of the warmest and most comfortable costumes for chilly Halloween nights.

Did you know? In Inside Out, Sadness's character design is intentionally shaped like a teardrop to visually represent her primary emotion.