How do you make Toadette's hair pigtails?

Toadette's pigtails are actually part of her mushroom cap. You can make them by stuffing pink fabric spheres with polyester fiberfill, linking them together, and attaching them to the sides of a pink-and-white spotted hat.

What color is Toadette's vest?

Toadette wears a sleeveless red or deep maroon vest featuring a bright gold or yellow border trim.

Can I use a regular Toad hat for Toadette?

Toad's hat is white with red spots, whereas Toadette's hat is pink with white spots and has her signature pink bulbous pigtails. It is best to use a specific Toadette hat for accuracy.

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Toadette Costume

Bring Nintendo's cheerful pink mushroom girl to life with this colorful look.

Toadette is a beloved recurring character in Nintendo's Mario franchise, known for her cheerful personality and bright pink design. Fans love dressing up as her for gaming conventions and Halloween because of her instantly recognizable mushroom cap and cute vest combo. This guide breaks down how to assemble her signature outfit, from her unique bulbous pigtails to her classic dress.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $30–85

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Toadette Mushroom Hat
A large, plush pink hat with white spots, featuring two attached pink bulbous pigtails hanging from the sides.
DIY: Cover a dome-shaped hat in pink fabric, add white felt circles, and sew stuffed pink fabric spheres together to create the hanging pigtails.
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Pink Dress
A simple, sleeveless pink A-line dress or long t-shirt that falls to the knees.
DIY: Use an oversized pink t-shirt and cut off the sleeves, hemming the edges for a clean look.
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Red Vest with Gold Trim
A short, sleeveless red or deep maroon vest featuring a bright yellow or gold border trim.
DIY: Take a plain red vest and fabric-glue gold ribbon or yellow bias tape along all the outer edges.
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White Pants or Leggings
Opaque white leggings, tights, or puffy bloomers worn underneath the dress.
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Brown Shoes
Simple, rounded brown shoes, flats, or short boots.
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How to put it together

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Put on the white leggings or pants as your base layer.
2
Slip on the sleeveless pink dress over the leggings.
3
Layer the red vest with gold trim over the pink dress, leaving it unbuttoned in the front.
4
Put on your brown shoes or boots.
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Tuck your natural hair up and secure the pink-and-white spotted Toadette hat onto your head, ensuring the pink bulbous pigtails frame your face evenly.

Makeup & hair

Keep makeup simple and cheerful with bright pink blush on the apples of your cheeks and a matching pink lip gloss. Since the character's signature pink braids are built directly into the mushroom hat, you can simply tuck your natural hair completely inside the cap.

Toadette for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Toad in his classic blue vest and white-and-red mushroom hat.
group: Join Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser for a full Super Mario Bros. group.
kids: Use a pink toddler dress, white leggings, and a soft plush Toadette hat for a comfortable kids' version.
Plus size: Opt for a stretchy pink A-line dress and an open-front maroon vest for a comfortable, flexible fit.
pet: Dress a small dog in a pink t-shirt and a lightweight pink-and-white spotted strap-on hat.

Tips

If buying a pre-made hat, look for one with stuffed plush pigtails so they hold their round shape and don't flop flat.
Wear comfortable white leggings or tights under the dress to stay warm during chilly Halloween nights.
For photos, strike a cheerful pose with your hands on your cheeks or waving excitedly to match Toadette's energetic personality.

Toadette costume FAQ

How do you make Toadette's hair pigtails?: Toadette's pigtails are actually part of her mushroom cap. You can make them by stuffing pink fabric spheres with polyester fiberfill, linking them together, and attaching them to the sides of a pink-and-white spotted hat.
What color is Toadette's vest?: Toadette wears a sleeveless red or deep maroon vest featuring a bright gold or yellow border trim.
Can I use a regular Toad hat for Toadette?: Toad's hat is white with red spots, whereas Toadette's hat is pink with white spots and has her signature pink bulbous pigtails. It is best to use a specific Toadette hat for accuracy.

Did you know? Toadette first appeared as Toad's partner in the 2003 Nintendo GameCube game Mario Kart: Double Dash!!