Trolls Costume
Bring the colorful, music-filled world of DreamWorks Trolls to life.
DreamWorks Trolls costumes are a massive hit for families, couples, and kids who love bright colors, upbeat music, and positive vibes. This guide focuses on the franchise's iconic main characters, Poppy and Branch, known for their colorful skin, felt-textured outfits, and signature gravity-defying hair. Whether you want to go bright and cheerful or grumpily practical, this look is instantly recognizable.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $25–80
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What you need for a Trolls costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Trolls costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Poppy's blue dress
A sleeveless, vibrant blue A-line dress with a light blue floral or teardrop pattern along the bottom hem.
DIY: Use a plain blue shift dress and cut out green and light blue felt flower shapes to fabric-glue along the bottom hem.
Branch's patchwork vest
A textured green vest made of dark green felt or canvas with visible brown and light green patchwork squares.
DIY: Take an old green vest or t-shirt with cut-off sleeves and sew or glue brown and dark green felt squares onto it.
Branch's brown shorts
Knee-length brown shorts with jagged, cut-off hems to match his rugged, survivalist look.
DIY: Take an old pair of brown shorts or sweatpants and cut the bottom hems into jagged triangles.
Colorful skin-tone layers
Pink long-sleeve shirt and leggings for Poppy, or grey-blue long-sleeve shirt and leggings for Branch.
DIY: Use bright pink or teal-grey fabric dye on a white cotton long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings.
Standing Troll wig
A tall, cone-shaped wig that stands straight up, in hot pink (Poppy) or dark blue/black (Branch).
DIY: Wrap your natural hair around a clean, empty plastic soda bottle or foam cone, secure with hair ties, spray heavily with colored hairspray, and brush upward.
Poppy's flower headband
A green felt headband adorned with blue felt flowers, worn over the pink standing hair.
DIY: Cut a strip of green felt, glue three blue felt flowers to the front, and tie or velcro it around your wig.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Trolls costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the base layer of pink (Poppy) or grey-blue (Branch) long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings to mimic Troll skin.
- 2
Layer the main outfit over the base layer: the blue felt dress for Poppy, or the brown jagged shorts and green patchwork vest for Branch.
- 3
Carefully put on the tall, standing Troll wig, securing it with bobby pins around your hairline so it does not tilt.
- 4
If dressing as Poppy, slide the green flower headband over the wig, positioning it just above the forehead.
- 5
Apply matching pink or blue-grey makeup to your face, making sure to paint the tip of your nose a darker pink or purple shade.
- 6
Finish the look with bare feet, nude slip-on shoes, or matching colored socks to keep the focus on the vibrant outfit.
Makeup & hair
Paint your face to match your character's skin tone (bright pink for Poppy, muted teal-grey for Branch) and color the tip of your nose a darker pink or purple. Use a pre-styled, cone-shaped standing wig, or style your own hair upward over a foam cone insert using heavy-duty freeze spray.
Trolls for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Go as Poppy and Branch—the ultimate optimistic and pessimistic duo.
- group
- Gather a group to represent different music tribes from Trolls World Tour, including Barb (Hard Rock), Trollzart (Classical), and King Trollex (Techno).
- kids
- Toddlers look adorable in plush, padded Poppy dresses or Branch jumpsuits with soft fabric hoods instead of heavy wigs.
- Plus size
- Use a stretchy pink or blue unitard as a base layer, and opt for an oversized, comfortable felt tunic or shift dress.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a pink or blue mesh ruffle collar and a lightweight, strap-on upright plush hairpiece.
Tips
- Wig stability is key; use a wig cap and secure the base of the standing wig with plenty of bobby pins to keep it from tipping over.
- If you are skipping full face paint, just paint your nose pink or blue and wear matching colored cheeks with glitter.
- Keep the footwear simple; nude flats, pink canvas sneakers, or matching colored socks work best to keep the cartoon aesthetic intact.
Trolls costume FAQ
- How do you make Troll hair stay up?
- Commercial Troll wigs use synthetic fibers styled over a lightweight foam cone. For a DIY version, place a plastic bottle or poster board cone on your head, pull your hair up over it, secure with an elastic band at the top, and spray generously with extra-hold hairspray.
- What do Trolls wear on their feet?
- In the movies, Trolls are barefoot. For safety and comfort while trick-or-treating or partying, wear simple slip-on shoes, flats, or sneakers that match your skin-toned leggings.
- Is a Trolls costume warm enough for cold weather?
- Yes, because the costume relies on full-coverage base layers like long-sleeve shirts and leggings, it is very easy to layer warm thermal underwear underneath without ruining the look.
Did you know? The modern animated Trolls franchise is based on the famous Thomas Dam 'Good Luck Trolls' wooden dolls created in Denmark in 1959, which originally featured sheep wool hair.