The Pippi Longstocking costume is not only for kids but for witty adults as well!
Pippi is the red-haired girl from the book series by Astrid Lindgren. She is not a regular girl.
Because of her superhuman strength, she was recognized as the “strongest girl in the world.” Pippi Longstocking is just nine years old and shares her home with her monkey and horse.
Even without someone to look after her, she continues to maintain her lifestyle with her gold coins.
You’ll Need:
- Round-Neck Shirt
- Pippi Longstocking Wig
- Denim Jumper Dress
- Striped Knee Socks
- Purple High Thigh Socks
- Military Combat Boot
DIY Pippi Longstocking Costume Guide
If you like to do the Pippi Longstocking costume, you can DIY it! For adults who like to wear the costume, it is sure to bring back your childhood and will make you feel young at costume parties.
The Pippi Longstocking costume is known to be colorful – from her hair to her socks. Her personality is wild and just as bright as her clothes.
She is not afraid of wearing mismatched socks and showing off her pig-tailed hair. Add a round-neck shirt, denim jumper dress, and combat boots to complete your look.
Pippi Longstocking Cosplay Costume
Before you get anything from your closet, get her iconic red hair and pigtails! You can get this online, or you can style your hair on your own. Just get it braided and make it look like bent pigtails.
To make the look more eccentric, get a red-colored top to use as inner clothing. Don’t forget her mismatched stockings! You can wear thigh-high red and yellow striped socks. And another purple thigh-high pair of socks for your other leg. Complete the Pippi Longstocking costume with light blue mid-calf boots.
Pippi does not use any accessories, but her freckles add uniqueness to her look. Aside from the costume itself, you should also have her free-spirited and quirky personality.
About Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is one of the most favorite characters girls. She was first seen in the Swedish novel of the same name during the 1940s. Its success was noticed when it was praised by different critics from Sweden.
By February 1969, it was adapted into a TV series starring Inger Nilsson as Pippi Longstocking. Her character was not able to attend school, unlike regular girls.
Aside from her playful and quirky personality, she is also very strong. She can lift her horse with only one hand without exerting too much effort.
Though she has a witty attitude, she shows off her attitude whenever adults hurt her horse and when she finds them unreasonable.
Pippi Longstocking lives alone in her house in a small Swedish village. Aside from her pets, she also has two friends, the siblings who lived next door, Annika and Tommy Settergren.
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What is the most famous quote from Pippi Longstocking?
1. “My father is a Cannibal King; there aren’t many children with so fine a father!”
2. “In a moment she returned, walking backwards. This was so she shouldn’t have to take the trouble to turn round when she went home.”
3. “I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do that.”
4. “But still, if it’s true, how can it be a lie?”
5. “Don’t worry about me. I’ll always come out on top.”
