The Chipettes Costume
Channel your inner pop star with these adorable, color-coded chipmunk looks.
The Chipettes—Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor—are the iconic singing chipmunk trio from Alvin and the Chipmunks. Popular for best-friend trios and group costumes, their looks are highly recognizable thanks to their distinct color schemes and hairstyles. This guide covers how to assemble all three outfits using simple, color-coded clothing and easy DIY accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a The Chipettes costume
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Chipmunk Ears and Tail Set
A headband with brown plush chipmunk ears and a matching pin-on brown fluffy tail.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of brown and pink felt, glue them to a plain headband, and use brown faux fur for a tail.
Brittany's Pink Outfit
A hot pink collared button-up shirt, a matching pink mini skirt, and a short pink necktie or scarf.
DIY: Pair a plain pink t-shirt with a pink skirt and tie a strip of pink fabric around your neck.
Jeanette's Purple Outfit
A purple long-sleeve shirt, a denim vest or jacket, and a matching purple skirt.
DIY: Layer a purple t-shirt under any denim jacket or vest you already own.
Jeanette's Round Glasses
Large, thick-rimmed round costume glasses in black or purple.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap round sunglasses or shape black pipe cleaners into frames.
Eleanor's Green Outfit
A bright green dress or a green collared shirt paired with a dark green skirt.
DIY: Wear a green t-shirt over a dark green skirt or green overalls.
White Knee-High Socks
Classic white athletic or knit knee-high socks to complete the retro cartoon look.
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How to put it together
- 1
Choose which Chipette you want to portray: Brittany (pink), Jeanette (purple), or Eleanor (green).
- 2
Put on your character's primary color-coded outfit, ensuring the signature layers (like Jeanette's denim or Brittany's tie) are visible.
- 3
Pull on the white knee-high socks and pair them with simple sneakers or flats.
- 4
Attach the plush brown chipmunk tail to the back of your skirt or waistband using a safety pin.
- 5
Place the brown chipmunk ear headband securely on your head, styling your hair around it.
- 6
If playing Jeanette, slide on the oversized round glasses as the finishing touch.
Makeup & hair
Style hair according to your character: Brittany wears a high, bouncy ponytail with a pink scrunchie; Jeanette wears a messy high bun or side ponytail; Eleanor wears two low pigtails with green ribbons. Use an eyeliner pencil to draw a small black triangle on the tip of your nose and add three small whisker dots on each cheek.
The Chipettes for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with the Chipmunks: Brittany with Alvin (red), Jeanette with Simon (blue), and Eleanor with Theodore (green).
- group
- Get two friends to complete the trio so you have Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor together.
- kids
- Use color-coded kids' t-shirts, tutus in pink, purple, and green, and simple felt ear headbands.
- Plus size
- Opt for comfortable, stretchy skater dresses in hot pink, purple, and kelly green for an easy, flattering fit.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a tiny pink, purple, or green dog sweater with a felt ear headband.
Tips
- For group photos, stand in their classic order: Brittany in the center, Jeanette on her left, and Eleanor on her right.
- Keep warm in cold weather by adding matching pink, purple, or green cardigans or leggings.
- Use safety pins to secure the tails tightly so they don't sag or swing too much while walking.
- Thrift stores are excellent places to find cheap, solid-color skirts and shirts for this DIY.
The Chipettes costume FAQ
- What colors do the Chipettes wear?
- Brittany wears pink, Jeanette wears purple (sometimes blue in older designs), and Eleanor wears green.
- How do I style my hair for Brittany Chipette?
- Brittany is known for her high, perky ponytail, which you can secure with a bright pink scrunchie or ribbon.
- What are the key accessories for Jeanette?
- Jeanette absolutely needs her signature large, round glasses, along with her purple outfit and a high, messy bun.
Did you know? The Chipettes first appeared in the 1983 cartoon series 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' as a female counterpart to the boys, created to let them sing female-led pop songs.