Troy and Gabriella Costume
We're all in this together with this iconic Disney couples look.
Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez from Disney's High School Musical are the ultimate millennial and Gen-Z nostalgia couple. This costume set recreates their most iconic look from the finale: Troy in his red East High Wildcats basketball uniform and Gabriella in her matching red-and-white dress. It is a highly recognizable, fun, and comfortable choice for couples or best friends.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
Try it on
See yourself as Troy and Gabriella
One clear photo of yourself; we render you in this costume — face untouched, full body, about 20 seconds.
One render, $1. No account needed — if it fails you're not charged. Pricing.
Your photo is sent to Google's Gemini API to make the render and isn't used for training. Renders are AI-generated and labelled.
Want a different costume on this photo, or a whole group in costume? Open the Try-On Studio.
What you need for a Troy and Gabriella costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Troy and Gabriella costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
East High Wildcats Basketball Jersey
A red sleeveless basketball jersey featuring 'Wildcats' and the number '14' printed in white on the front.
DIY: Use a plain red mesh tank top and add white iron-on letters and numbers for 'Wildcats 14'.
Red Basketball Shorts
Matching red athletic mesh shorts with a white stripe down the sides.
DIY: Use plain red athletic shorts and fabric-glue white ribbon down the outer seams.
Gabriella's Red Dress
A bright red, sleeveless A-line dress with a modest neckline and a slightly ruffled or tiered skirt.
DIY: Any simple red skater dress or sundress works perfectly.
White Canvas Sneakers
Simple, clean white low-top canvas sneakers for both Troy and Gabriella.
Toy Basketball
A standard orange mini or full-sized basketball to carry as Troy's prop.
Red Hair Bow
A small red hair bow or ribbon to tie back Gabriella's half-up hairstyle.
DIY: Tie a piece of red satin ribbon around a standard hair elastic.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Troy and Gabriella costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Troy: Put on the red Wildcats basketball jersey over a white undershirt if desired, and pair with the matching red shorts.
- 2
For Troy: Wear white athletic crew socks and clean white low-top sneakers.
- 3
For Gabriella: Put on the red A-line dress and style with simple white sneakers or flats.
- 4
For Gabriella: Style hair in a half-up, half-down look, securing it with the red hair bow.
- 5
Grab the basketball prop for Troy to carry or spin on his finger.
- 6
Walk in tandem and practice your 'We're All in This Together' hand choreography for photos.
Makeup & hair
Troy has messy, side-swept mid-2000s brown hair. Gabriella has soft, natural waves styled in a half-up, half-down fashion with a red bow. Makeup should be fresh-faced, minimal, and youthful.
Troy and Gabriella for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- This is the definitive version, but you can also do 'Start of Something New' karaoke Troy (blue hoodie) and Gabriella (green cardigan).
- group
- Add Sharpay in a glamorous pink outfit, Ryan in a newsboy cap, and Chad carrying a basketball.
- kids
- Perfect for siblings or friends; look for youth-sized red basketball jerseys and simple red skater dresses.
- Plus size
- A red skater dress with a stretchy waistband is highly flattering and comfortable; jerseys can be sized up for an easy oversized fit.
- pet
- Put a small red dog t-shirt on your pet with 'Wildcats' written in fabric paint.
Tips
- Keep the sneakers clean; bright white shoes make the athletic aesthetic pop.
- If it's cold, Troy can wear a white long-sleeve compression shirt under the jersey, and Gabriella can add a white cardigan.
- Carry a small portable speaker playing the High School Musical soundtrack for instant party energy.
- Strike the classic movie poster pose: back-to-back with arms crossed.
Troy and Gabriella costume FAQ
- What number is Troy Bolton's jersey?
- Troy Bolton wears jersey number 14 for the East High Wildcats.
- How do you style Gabriella's hair?
- Style it in soft, natural waves, then pull the top half back and secure it with a red ribbon or bow.
- Is this costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, both outfits use athletic wear and casual dresses paired with flat sneakers, making it one of the most comfortable couples costumes.
Did you know? The iconic red Wildcats basketball uniforms worn during 'We're All in This Together' became so famous that Disney officially licensed them for fans to wear.