Brief Intro About Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is the main character in a series of children’s books by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. A free-spirited and unconventional girl, she is known for her superhuman strength, two bright red pigtails that stick straight out, and her freckled face. Pippi lives on her own in a house called Villa Villekulla with her horse, Lilla Gubben, and her pet monkey, Mr. Nilsson, and she often embarks on whimsical adventures with her neighbors, Tommy and Annika. The books celebrate independence, generosity, and a disregard for strict social norms. Learn more about Pippi Longstocking at Wikipedia.
The Look
Essential Elements To Recreate the Pippi Longstocking Costume
4. Red/Orange Striped Thigh High Socks
Based on the 1997 animated series, the costume for Pippi Longstocking has a few specific elements that make it distinct from other versions.
1. Hair
This is the most iconic part of the costume. You’ll need:
- Bright Red Hair: A bright, fiery red wig is the easiest way to achieve this.
- Pigtails: The hair should be styled into two stiff pigtails that stick straight out from her head. To get this gravity-defying look, you can insert wire or pipe cleaners into the pigtails of a wig.
2. Clothing
Pippi’s outfit is a mismatched, patched-together ensemble.
- Shirt: A brightly red colored, long sleeved shirt.
- Dress: A simple blue denim dress worn over the long sleeved shirt.
- Patches: Sew or glue patches of various colors and shapes onto the dress to give it a worn, homemade look.
- Stockings: This is another key element. Find a pair of mismatched, knee-high socks or stockings. One is often striped and the other is a solid color.
3. Footwear
- Oversized Shoes: Pippi wears large, blue shoes that are often depicted as being a few sizes too big for her.
4. Accessories
- Freckles: Use an eyebrow pencil or brown makeup to draw a generous amount of freckles across your nose and cheeks.
- Mr. Nilsson (The Monkey): A small, stuffed monkey toy that can be attached to your shoulder or carried around.
- Horse: For a truly elaborate costume, you could get a small stuffed horse, just like her Lilla Gubben.
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Costume Samples of Pippi Longstocking from around the web
A young girl in Pippi Longstocking costume. You can learn more how Cindy Roy create the Pippi costume for her daughter. Check it out at her website at CindyRoy.com.
A young girl very nicely dressed as Pippi Longstocking. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.
