How to make a Punky Brewster Costume
Make a Homemade ’80s Punky Brewster Halloween Costume
Whether you’re dressing up for Halloween or simply looking for a 1980s theme party costume, you can’t beat the optimism and spunk of Punky Brewster. Transform yourself into this lovable foster kid with a few costume props, clothing items and a little “Punky power!”
Punky Brewster Costume Materials:
- Denim jeans
- Stuffed toy dog
- Buttons and patches
- Ponytail holders
- Bright denim vest
- Loud tennis shoes with mismatched laces
- White cotton undershirt
- Colorful long-sleeved shirt
- Blue hoodie sweatshirt
- Brightly striped leg warmers
- Bandanas
Create Your Own Colorful Punky Brewster Costume
Begin by putting on the clothing in layers. Start by wearing the denim jeans and the long-sleeved shirt on the bottom layer. Wear the bright blue hoodie sweatshirt, and roll both cuffs up together so the shirt on the bottom layer shows. Put the white undershirt over the sweatshirt and cuff the sleeves twice. Finally, don the denim vest over the undershirt layer to create Punky’s ragtag look.
Decorate the denim vest with buttons and patches, preferably ones from the 1980s. Pull on your legwarmers over your jeans and tie bandanas over your pants. Pull your hair into two pigtails and secure with ponytail holders. You can also use a brunette wig with bangs to create this effect. Finish Punky’s look off by carrying a toy stuffed dog as Brandon, Punky’s faithful canine friend.
