Troop Beverly Hills Costume
Patches, prep, and Beverly Hills style: earn your fashion merit badge.
Channel your inner Phyllis Nefler or Wilderness Girl with this iconic 1989 comedy costume. Perfect for 80s nostalgia lovers, this look features a chic khaki uniform accented with forest green accessories and a patch-covered sash. It is instantly recognizable, stylish, and incredibly fun to wear for group themes or solo cosplays.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–80
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What you need for a Troop Beverly Hills costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Troop Beverly Hills costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Khaki shirt dress
A short-sleeve, button-down safari or utility dress in a light khaki or tan color.
DIY: Pair a khaki button-down short-sleeve shirt with a matching khaki A-line skirt.
Forest green beret
A classic wool or felt beret in dark forest green.
Forest green sash
A wide forest green fabric sash or ribbon to wear across the shoulder.
DIY: Cut a 4-inch wide strip of forest green felt or polyester fabric to your desired length.
Embroidered merit patches
An assortment of colorful, vintage-style embroidered patches to decorate the sash.
DIY: Cut colorful shapes out of felt and draw designs on them with fabric markers.
Forest green neck scarf
A small forest green silk scarf or bowtie to tie under the dress collar.
DIY: Cut a small strip of green fabric and tie it into a neat bow.
White knee-high socks
Classic white cotton knee-high socks.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the khaki safari-style button-down dress.
- 2
Drape the forest green sash across your torso, running from your right shoulder down to your left hip.
- 3
Arrange and attach the colorful embroidered merit patches onto the front of the sash using fabric glue, safety pins, or iron-on adhesive.
- 4
Tie the forest green neck scarf or bowtie around your neck, tucking it neatly under the collar of the khaki dress.
- 5
Place the forest green beret on your head, tilting it slightly to one side for a classic French-inspired look.
- 6
Pull on the white knee-high socks and pair them with brown loafers or low heels to complete the outfit.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in voluminous, feathered 80s waves or a neat blowout. Keep makeup bright and glamorous with classic red lipstick, defined eyebrows, and a touch of pink blush.
Troop Beverly Hills for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a bumbling husband in a vintage 80s suit or a Beverly Hills camp counselor.
- group
- Gather your friends to dress as the entire Wilderness Girls troop, each with their own customized patch sashes.
- kids
- A mini khaki dress, green beret, and felt sash makes an adorable, comfortable kid's costume.
- Plus size
- Look for an A-line khaki utility dress with a stretch waistband for comfort and a flattering silhouette.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small green bandana and a tiny green felt beret.
Tips
- Use peel-and-stick adhesive backing for the patches to save time instead of sewing them on.
- Carry a box of chocolate chip cookies as a fun, on-theme prop to hand out to friends.
- If the weather is cool, layer a long-sleeve white shirt under the khaki dress.
Troop Beverly Hills costume FAQ
- What color is the Troop Beverly Hills beret?
- The beret is a rich forest green or dark hunter green, matching the sash and necktie.
- How do I make the sash?
- Cut a 4-inch wide strip of forest green fabric or wide ribbon, drape it from shoulder to hip, trim to fit, and secure the ends with safety pins or fabric tape before adding patches.
- Who designed the original movie costumes?
- The iconic, fashionable Wilderness Girls uniforms were designed by legendary costume designer Theadora Van Runkle.
Did you know? The film's extravagant costumes were designed by Theadora Van Runkle, who received three Academy Award nominations throughout her career.