Susie Carmichael Costume
Channel the sweetest, most talented kid from Rugrats with this 90s look.
Susie Carmichael is the friendly, talented, and fiercely supportive neighbor from Nickelodeon's classic animated series Rugrats. Fans love dressing up as Susie for a nostalgic 90s throwback that stands out with its bright, cheerful colors. Her signature look features a vibrant yellow dress with purple flowers, matching purple leggings, and playful braided pigtails.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Susie Carmichael costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Susie Carmichael costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Yellow sleeveless dress
A bright yellow, A-line sleeveless dress or long tunic that sits above the knee.
DIY: Use a plain yellow oversized t-shirt and cut it into a sleeveless tunic shape.
Purple flower patches
Three large, three-petaled purple flower shapes to attach to the front of the dress.
DIY: Cut three-petaled flower shapes out of purple felt or adhesive vinyl and fabric-glue them to the dress.
Purple leggings
Solid, bright purple or violet stretchy leggings or footless tights.
Red slip-on shoes
Simple red slip-on shoes, flats, or canvas sneakers.
DIY: Use any white canvas slip-ons and paint them with red fabric paint.
Blue hair ties or scrunchies
Three bright blue or teal hair bands to secure her signature three-pigtail hairstyle.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Susie Carmichael costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid bright purple leggings.
- 2
Slip on the yellow sleeveless dress over the leggings.
- 3
Attach the three purple felt or vinyl flowers down the front of the dress in a vertical, slightly staggered line using fabric tape or safety pins.
- 4
Put on the red slip-on canvas shoes.
- 5
Style your hair into three high, braided pigtails (one on each side, one on top) secured with bright blue hair ties.
- 6
Carry a toy microphone or a Cynthia doll replica to complete the Rugrats neighborhood look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into three distinct, upright braided pigtails using wire or strong-hold hair ties, secured with thick blue bands. Keep makeup minimal and fresh with a touch of lip gloss to match the youthful, animated aesthetic.
Susie Carmichael for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Angelica Pickles for a classic frenemies duo, or Chuckie Finster for a sweet best-friends look.
- group
- Gather a full Rugrats squad including Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica.
- kids
- An adorable choice for toddlers and kids using a soft yellow cotton dress and comfortable purple cotton leggings.
- Plus size
- Choose a stretchy yellow swing dress and high-waisted purple leggings for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- Dress a pet in a small yellow dog shirt decorated with purple felt flowers.
Tips
- To make the braided pigtails stand up like the cartoon, thread a pipe cleaner or craft wire through the center of each braid.
- If you cannot find a yellow dress, a long yellow tank top or t-shirt works perfectly as a budget-friendly substitute.
- Keep the flower shapes simple: they are classic cartoon flowers with three rounded petals.
- Wear comfortable red sneakers if you plan on walking or standing at a party all night.
Susie Carmichael costume FAQ
- What does Susie Carmichael wear?
- Susie wears a bright yellow sleeveless dress decorated with three purple flower shapes, bright purple leggings, red slip-on shoes, and blue hair ties in her three braided pigtails.
- How do I do Susie Carmichael's hair?
- Section your hair into three high ponytails—one on the left, one on the right, and one on the crown of your head. Braid each section, secure them with bright blue hair ties, and optionally use craft wire inside the braids to make them stand up.
- Is there an official Susie Carmichael costume?
- Yes, there are officially licensed adult and kids' Susie Carmichael costumes available online, which typically include the yellow floral dress and purple leggings.
Did you know? Susie Carmichael was introduced in the second season of Rugrats in 1993 as a foil to Angelica, quickly becoming a fan favorite for her kindness, singing voice, and ability to stand up to Angelica's bullying.