Sporty Spice Costume
Bring back 90s girl power with this iconic, comfortable athletic look.
Sporty Spice (Melanie Chisholm, or Mel C) is the athletic powerhouse of the legendary 90s pop group, the Spice Girls. Fans love this costume because it is incredibly comfortable, instantly recognizable, and perfect for group themes. The look features classic 1990s sportswear, including a vibrant crop top, loose track pants, and platform sneakers.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Sporty Spice costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Sporty Spice costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Athletic Crop Top
A solid-colored, sleeveless crop top or sports halter neck in a vibrant color like red, blue, or neon green.
DIY: Cut the bottom off an old athletic t-shirt or tank top to create a raw-hem crop top.
Track Pants or Popper Pants
Loose-fitting athletic track pants, preferably with white stripes down the sides or snap-button side panels.
DIY: Use standard black sweatpants and fabric-glue white ribbon down the outer seams.
Chunky Platform Sneakers
White, thick-soled athletic sneakers to capture the signature 90s platform shoe trend.
DIY: Wear standard white running shoes if comfort is your top priority.
Temporary Arm Tattoos
A band tattoo for the upper arm and a small Celtic-style design to mimic Mel C's real ink.
DIY: Draw the arm band tattoo using a black liquid eyeliner pen.
Choker Necklace
A simple black tattoo choker or a thin cord necklace.
DIY: Tie a piece of thin black ribbon or cord snugly around your neck.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Sporty Spice costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the athletic crop top or sports halter.
- 2
Pull on the loose track pants, adjusting them to sit comfortably on your hips.
- 3
Lace up your chunky white platform sneakers.
- 4
Apply the temporary tattoos to your upper arm, or draw them on with eyeliner.
- 5
Put on the black choker necklace.
- 6
Style your hair into a high, sleek ponytail secured with a dark hair tie.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and fresh with a matte 90s nude lip and defined brows. Pull your hair back into a high, sleek, swinging ponytail, leaving no flyaways.
Sporty Spice for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as David Beckham, or another Spice Girl like Posh Spice.
- group
- Gather four friends to dress as Scary, Baby, Ginger, and Posh for the ultimate 90s group costume.
- kids
- A miniature version with a colorful track jacket and matching sweatpants.
- Plus size
- Opt for high-waisted track pants paired with a supportive, wide-strap sports crop top.
- pet
- A small dog-sized athletic track jacket with side stripes.
Tips
- Practice your high kicks and peace signs for photos to stay in character.
- This is one of the warmest and most comfortable costumes for chilly Halloween nights.
- Keep a track jacket handy to layer over the crop top if the weather gets cold.
Sporty Spice costume FAQ
- What kind of pants did Sporty Spice wear?
- She famously wore loose, athletic track pants with side stripes, often featuring snap buttons (popper pants) down the sides.
- How do I style my hair for a Sporty Spice costume?
- Pull your hair into a high, tight ponytail right at the crown of your head, using gel to smooth down any flyaways.
- What shoes should I wear?
- Chunky white sneakers or platform trainers are essential to capture the authentic 1990s Spice Girls aesthetic.
Did you know? Melanie C was given the nickname 'Sporty Spice' by Peter Loraine, the editor of Top of the Pops magazine, in a 1996 feature that permanently labeled the band members.