Shake It Up

Shake It Up Costume

Bring back the 2010s Disney Channel dance style with bold layers.

Step onto the stage of Shake It Up Chicago as dance duo CeCe Jones or Rocky Blue. This iconic 2010s Disney Channel look is defined by bright, mismatched layers, sparkles, and athletic-chic streetwear. It is a perfect choice for best friends looking for a nostalgic, high-energy throwback costume.

Difficulty
Easy
Time
~30 min
Budget
$25–60
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What you need for a Shake It Up costume

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  • Bright Layered Top

    A vibrant graphic tee, sequin tank top, or a cropped vest worn over a colorful short-sleeve shirt.

    DIY: Layer a bright tank top over a contrasting short-sleeve t-shirt from your closet.

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  • Sparkly Skirt or Tutu

    A tiered tulle tutu or a metallic skater skirt in pink, purple, or blue.

    DIY: Tie strips of colorful tulle onto an elastic waistband.

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  • Patterned Leggings

    Footless leggings or footless tights in a bold pattern like zebra print, stripes, or neon colors.

    DIY: Use fabric markers to draw colorful stripes or stars on plain gray or black leggings.

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  • High-Top Sneakers

    Brightly colored canvas high-top sneakers, preferably with contrasting laces.

    DIY: Swap the laces on your everyday sneakers for neon pink or yellow laces.

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  • Fingerless Gloves

    Fishnet or solid neon fingerless gloves to capture the classic 2010s pop-star aesthetic.

    DIY: Cut the fingers off a pair of colorful knit gloves.

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How to put it together

  1. 1

    Put on the patterned leggings as your base layer.

  2. 2

    Pull the sparkly tutu or metallic skater skirt on over the leggings.

  3. 3

    Layer your tops, starting with a bright short-sleeve shirt and adding a sequin vest or graphic tee over it.

  4. 4

    Lace up your bright high-top sneakers.

  5. 5

    Slip on the fingerless gloves and add chunky plastic bangles or necklaces.

  6. 6

    Style your hair in high ponytails or voluminous waves to complete the Disney Channel dancer look.

Makeup & hair

Go for bright, glittery eyeshadow, pink lip gloss, and high-volume hair. Style your hair in side ponytails, crimped waves, or high pigtails with colorful hair clips.

Shake It Up for couples, groups, kids & more

couples
Pair CeCe Jones (red hair, bold layers) with Rocky Blue (brown hair, sporty-chic layers) for the ultimate best-friend duo.
group
Add backup dancers wearing bright neon streetwear, sweatbands, and high-top sneakers.
kids
This look is naturally kid-friendly and highly comfortable for school events or trick-or-treating.
Plus size
Use a stretchy elastic-waist tutu and a relaxed-fit layered graphic tee for a comfortable, flexible fit.

Tips

  • Comfort is key for this look, so stick to flexible leggings and broken-in sneakers.
  • Don't worry about matching colors; the 2010s Disney Channel aesthetic thrives on clashing neon and metallic shades.
  • Carry a toy microphone or wear a headset prop to emphasize the performer vibe.

Shake It Up costume FAQ

What is the Shake It Up costume style?
It is a 2010s Disney Channel dance style featuring layered neon tops, sparkly skirts over patterned leggings, and high-top sneakers.
How do you dress like CeCe and Rocky?
Focus on clashing bright colors, sequins, fingerless gloves, and high-top sneakers. CeCe often wore red tones and bolder prints, while Rocky wore cool tones and sporty layers.
Is this costume good for groups?
Yes, it is perfect for best friends to go as the main duo, CeCe and Rocky, or a larger group as the Shake It Up Chicago dance crew.

Did you know? Shake It Up launched the careers of Bella Thorne and Zendaya, who played the lead characters CeCe Jones and Rocky Blue.