The Powerpuff Girls Costume
Save the day in Townsville with this iconic 90s trio look.
The Powerpuff Girls—Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup—are a classic choice for trios, friends, and nostalgic 90s kids. This guide covers how to assemble their signature color-coded shift dresses, thick black belts, and distinct hairstyles. Whether you are going solo or coordinating with a group, these looks are instantly recognizable and easy to put together.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a The Powerpuff Girls costume
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Color-coded sleeveless dress
A simple, sleeveless A-line or shift dress in pink (Blossom), light blue (Bubbles), or lime green (Buttercup).
DIY: Use an oversized t-shirt in your character's signature color and cinch it with a belt.
Wide black belt or sash
A thick black belt worn around the waist to mimic the black stripe on the cartoon characters' dresses.
DIY: Wrap a strip of wide black elastic band or black fabric around your waist and pin it in place.
White tights
Opaque white tights or thigh-high stockings to match the cartoon style.
Black Mary Jane shoes
Classic black patent leather Mary Jane flats with a single strap.
DIY: Wear simple black ballet flats or black sneakers.
Blossom's red hair bow
An oversized red hair bow attached to a headband or hair clip (for Blossom only).
DIY: Cut a bow shape out of red stiff felt and glue it to a plain headband.
Bubbles' blue hair ties
Two blue scrunchies or hair ties to secure high pigtails (for Bubbles only).
DIY: Tie blue ribbons around your pigtails.
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How to put it together
- 1
Select your character: Blossom (pink), Bubbles (blue), or Buttercup (green).
- 2
Put on the opaque white tights first.
- 3
Slip on the sleeveless shift dress in your chosen character's color.
- 4
Secure the wide black belt snugly around your natural waistline over the dress.
- 5
Put on the black Mary Jane flats.
- 6
Style your hair according to your character: Blossom wears a high ponytail with a large red bow; Bubbles wears high, symmetrical pigtails; Buttercup wears a sleek, short flip-out bob.
- 7
Optional: Carry a plush toy of Mojo Jojo or Professor Utonium as a fun group prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup bright and cartoon-like with clean skin, simple eyeliner, and optional color-coordinated eyeshadow. For hair: Blossom needs a high ponytail with a giant red bow; Bubbles needs two high pigtails; Buttercup needs a sleek, center-parted dark bob with flipped-out ends.
The Powerpuff Girls for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair one of the girls with Professor Utonium in a white lab coat, or Mojo Jojo in a purple cape and tall brain helmet.
- group
- Gather three friends to complete the trio of Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup.
- kids
- Use simple colored t-shirts over white leggings for a comfortable, playground-friendly version.
- Plus size
- A-line skater dresses in stretchy jersey fabric provide a comfortable, flattering fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a green, pink, or blue pet tee with a black felt band sewn around the middle.
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Diy powerpuff costume
- Skip the store: Use an oversized t-shirt in your character's signature color and cinch it with a belt. Wrap a strip of wide black elastic band or black fabric around your waist and pin it in place. Wear simple black ballet flats or black sneakers.
Tips
- For group photos, stand in their signature order: Buttercup (green) on the left, Blossom (pink) in the middle, and Bubbles (blue) on the right.
- If dressing up in cold weather, wear a long-sleeved white shirt underneath the colored dress to stay warm.
- Keep the accessories simple; the solid blocks of color and the black belt are what make this look instantly recognizable.
The Powerpuff Girls costume FAQ
- What do the Powerpuff Girls wear?
- They wear simple, sleeveless shift dresses (pink, blue, or green) with a thick black stripe across the middle, white tights, and black Mary Jane shoes.
- How do you do a DIY Powerpuff Girls costume?
- You can easily DIY this by purchasing a plain t-shirt or dress in pink, blue, or green, wrapping a wide black ribbon or belt around the waist, and wearing white tights with black flats.
- What are the key hair accessories for each Powerpuff Girl?
- Blossom wears a giant red bow in her long orange hair, Bubbles wears blue hair ties for her blonde pigtails, and Buttercup wears her short black hair in a sleek bob with no accessories.
Did you know? The Powerpuff Girls were originally created by Craig McCracken in 1992 under the name 'The Whoopass Girls' before being picked up by Cartoon Network.