Violet Beauregarde Costume
Turn heads in Violet's signature blue tracksuit or inflatable blueberry look.
Violet Beauregarde is the competitive, gum-chewing golden ticket winner from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory who famously turns into a giant blueberry. This costume is a popular choice for its vibrant colors, nostalgic appeal, and the fun option to wear either her classic 1971 blue tracksuit or a hilarious inflatable blueberry suit. The look is defined by bright blue athletic wear, red accents, and a touch of purple face paint.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–80
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What you need for a Violet Beauregarde costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Violet Beauregarde costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue track jacket
A bright royal blue zip-up track jacket, preferably in a velour or vintage polyester style to mimic the 1971 movie look.
DIY: Use a plain blue sweatshirt and add a red ribbon trim around the collar.
Blue track pants
Matching royal blue athletic pants or sweatpants to complete the monochromatic tracksuit.
DIY: Wear blue leggings or denim jeans if track pants are unavailable.
Red belt
A wide red fabric or vinyl belt worn cinched around the waist of the track jacket.
DIY: Tie a thick red ribbon or strip of red felt around your waist.
Golden Ticket prop
A replica of the shiny gold Wonka Golden Ticket.
DIY: Cut a piece of gold metallic cardstock and write 'Golden Ticket' on it with a black marker.
Bubble gum
A pack of pink bubble gum or a large pink jawbreaker to mimic her constant chewing.
Purple nose makeup
Purple face paint or eyeshadow applied to the tip of the nose to show the blueberry transformation starting.
DIY: Use a blend of blue and pink cream eyeshadows.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Violet Beauregarde costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the royal blue track pants and matching zip-up track jacket.
- 2
Zip the jacket up to the collar and cinch the waist tightly with the wide red belt.
- 3
Apply a small circle of purple face paint or eyeshadow directly to the tip of your nose, blending the edges slightly.
- 4
Style your hair into a retro 1970s bob with blunt bangs, or use a blonde bob wig.
- 5
Carry the Golden Ticket prop in your hand or tuck it into your pocket so it peeks out.
- 6
Pop a piece of bubble gum in your mouth and blow a bubble for photos.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a blonde, shoulder-length 1970s bob with straight-across bangs. For makeup, keep it natural but apply a distinct, round patch of purple cream makeup or eyeshadow to the tip of your nose to represent her turning into a blueberry.
Violet Beauregarde for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Willy Wonka in his purple coat and top hat, or an Oompa Loompa.
- group
- Gather a group to play all the Golden Ticket winners: Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, and Mike Teavee.
- kids
- An adorable option for kids using a blue velour tracksuit and a small gold ticket.
- Plus size
- The loose fit of a classic tracksuit is highly comfortable, or opt for the official inflatable blueberry suit which is one-size-fits-all.
- pet
- Dress a pet in a small blue dog sweater with a tiny red collar.
Tips
- If choosing the inflatable blueberry version, make sure to bring extra AA batteries for the built-in fan.
- Keep a pack of real bubble gum on hand to blow bubbles for poses and photos.
- For outdoor events, the tracksuit version is warm and comfortable, making it perfect for chilly Halloween nights.
Violet Beauregarde costume FAQ
- What does Violet Beauregarde wear?
- In the classic 1971 film, she wears a royal blue velour tracksuit cinched with a wide red belt, white shoes, and a red collar detail.
- How do you do the Violet Beauregarde blueberry makeup?
- Use purple face paint or highly pigmented purple eyeshadow to color the tip of your nose, blending it slightly outward to look like the juice is spreading.
- Is there an inflatable Violet Beauregarde costume?
- Yes, there are official inflatable costumes that blow up into a giant round blue ball to replicate her fully transformed blueberry state.
Did you know? In the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory', Violet's makeup transformation was achieved using a physical airbrush system that sprayed food-grade purple dye onto actress Denise Nickerson's nose during the scene.