Squid Game Doll Costume
Play Red Light, Green Light in this iconic, chilling survival-drama look.
The giant animatronic doll from Squid Game (named Young-hee) is one of the most recognizable and eerie pop culture icons of recent years. Perfect for Halloween or cosplay conventions, this costume stands out with its bright, deceptively innocent schoolgirl aesthetic. The look consists of a distinct orange and yellow dress, knee-high socks, and a neat twin-tail hairstyle.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Squid Game Doll costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Squid Game Doll costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Orange and yellow dress
A short-sleeved dress featuring a yellow collared shirt top under an orange pinafore or overall-style dress.
DIY: Layer a sleeveless orange dress or jumper over a bright yellow short-sleeved collared polo shirt.
Knee-high white socks
Plain, opaque white knit socks that reach just below the knee.
Black Mary Jane shoes
Flat, black patent leather or matte Mary Jane shoes with a single strap.
DIY: Use plain black school shoes or black ballet flats.
Purple hair barrette
A small, simple purple plastic hair clip to pin back one side of the bangs.
DIY: Paint a standard metal snap clip with purple nail polish.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Squid Game Doll costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the yellow collared shirt and layer the orange pinafore dress over it.
- 2
Pull on the white knee-high socks, ensuring they are pulled straight and even on both calves.
- 3
Slip into the black Mary Jane shoes.
- 4
Part your hair down the middle and tie it into two low, neat pigtails behind your ears using thin hair ties.
- 5
Clip the purple barrette onto the left side of your bangs or front hair section.
- 6
Apply minimalist doll-like makeup to complete the eerie, wide-eyed animatronic look.
Makeup & hair
Part dark brown hair down the middle into two low pigtails. Use a purple barrette on the left side. For makeup, apply a flawless pale foundation, neat round pink blush on the apples of the cheeks, and a simple pink lip.
Squid Game Doll for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a pink-suited Squid Game Guard or a green-tracksuit Player 456.
- group
- Have one person go as the Doll, a few as pink-suited Guards, and the rest as numbered Players in green tracksuits.
- kids
- This simple, colorful outfit translates perfectly into a comfortable kids' costume using a basic cotton dress set.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretchy A-line orange overall dress paired with a soft yellow knit polo for a comfortable, flexible fit.
Tips
- Keep your posture stiff and take robotic, wide-eyed photos to capture the character's creepy animatronic nature.
- If trick-or-treating in cold weather, wear skin-toned fleece leggings under the white knee-high socks.
- Ensure the yellow collar is neatly pressed and popped over the orange dress straps for a clean, screen-accurate look.
Squid Game Doll costume FAQ
- What is the Squid Game doll's name?
- The doll is named Young-hee, a classic character from Korean school textbooks.
- How do I style my hair for the Squid Game doll?
- Part your hair down the middle, tie it into two low pigtails, and clip a single purple barrette on the left side of your bangs.
- What kind of shoes does the doll wear?
- She wears simple, flat black Mary Jane shoes with white knee-high socks.
Did you know? The doll is based on a classic character named Young-hee from Korean elementary school textbooks from the 1970s and 80s, often paired with a boy named Cheol-su.