Dorothy Gale Costume

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In case you like adventures and are obsessed with The Wizard of Oz, the Dorothy Gale costume would be great for cosplay.

A cyclone fell on Dorothy’s home, sending her to a magical land where she was carried away by the spirit of a young girl.

With her little dog, Toto, Dorothy Gale is transported to the Land of Oz and meets the Wizard, Oz’s wonderful magician.

In exchange for her destroying the Wicked Witch of the West, he agrees to help her get home.

Thrilled by the land’s wonders, this young girl becomes friends with many of its inhabitants, including a scarecrow, a lion, and a man made of tin.


You’ll Need:

  1. Dorothy Costume
  2. Dorothy Wig
  3. Toto with Basket
  4. Light Blue Socks
  5. Glitter Red Pumps

DIY Dorothy Gale Costume Guide

A six-time Academy Award nominee, “The Wizard of Oz” made Dorothy a pop culture icon. There was a lot of interest in Dorothy’s outfit.  Innocent and bubbly is how Dorothy describes herself.

With the Dorothy wig, Dorothy dress, and vintage ruffle ankle socks, you can nail her iconic look.

Also, don’t forget to get a pair of glittery red pumps and bring Toto and the basket if you want to complete your Dorothy Gale costume!


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Dorothy Gale Cosplay Costume

During the 1939 film adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz,” Judy Garland played Dorothy Gale, the main character.

The ensemble worn by Dorothy Gale in the movie is a fun and easy costume that can be worn by novice cosplayers of all levels as well as seasoned cosplayers.

You will need a pair of ruby pumps as well as Dorothy’s blue checkered dress. The Yellow Brick Road awaits you when you take a basket, stuffed Toto, and you’ll be ready to make your way down it.

Make your Dorothy Gale costume a party by dressing your friends as Scarecrows, Tinmen, Glinda The Good Witch, or Cowardly Lions themselves.


Dorothy Gale Costume

About Dorothy Gale

In The Wizard of Oz, the main protagonist is Dorothy Gale. Kansas is mentioned as the place where she was raised. After being swept away by a tornado, she and her dog Toto enter a different world, Oz.

The ruler of this new world, Princess Ozma, became her best friend, and she became her confidante.

In the series, she is often the hero of the story and encounters a number of adventures. The Wicked Witch of the West is defeated by Dorothy courageously and Oz is saved while on their adventure.

The Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy was played by Judy Garland in the 1939 film. Her appearances in the films A Star Is Born, Nuremberg Judgment, and St. Louis Meet Me are also among her credits.


What is the most famous quote from Dorothy Gale?

1. “Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my!”

2. “Oh, but anyway, Toto, we’re home. Home! And this is my room, and you’re all here. And I’m not gonna leave here ever, ever again, because I love you all, and – oh, Auntie Em – there’s no place like home!”

3. “I think I’ll miss you most of all.”

4. “My! People come and go so quickly here!”

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