Velma Dinkley Costume – Scooby Doo

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Making your own Velma Dinkley costume is an ideal idea for the likes of a halloween costume, fancy dress, or cosplay. There are several variants of the Velma Dinkley costume depending on the Scooby Doo movie you happen to be watching. Here we will look at the character as portrayed by Linda Cardellini in the 2002 and 2004 movies.

Velma Dinkley Costume – Scooby Doo

A Velma Dinkley costume is both easy and cheap to make yourself. In many cases you may already have the majority of clothes in your wardrobe. If not, what you will need to buy is limited to six items. Here is everything you will need to make your own homemade Velma Dinkley costume from Scooby Doo.

Velma Dinkley Sweater

Velma Dinkley Costume - Scooby Doo - Velma Dinkley Sweater Possibly the most important item of clothing you need for this Scooby Doo costume is the orange sweater worn by Velma.

This sweater should have long sleeves and a thick collar. There are scenes in the Scooby Doo movies where Velma wears a low cut sweater so you have the option of making this costume nerdy or naughty.

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Velma Dinkley Skirt

Velma Dinkley Costume - Scooby Doo - Velma Dinkley Skirt You will also need a red skirt for your Velma Dinkley costume.

This skirt should hang above your knees and ideally be pleated.

If you wish to be 100% movie accurate then the skirt you choose should have a single pleat at the front.

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Velma Dinkley Glasses

Velma Dinkley Costume - Scooby Doo - Velma Dinkley Glasses Velma Dinkley’s eye glasses are very distinctive. Somewhat nerdy even.

Her glasses have thick black frames which are relatively square in their shape.

There are plenty of replica Velma glasses that are available to buy which will work perfectly for your Velma Dinkley costume.

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Velma Dinkley Socks

Velma Dinkley Costume - Scooby Doo - Velma Dinkley Socks If you want your Velma Dinkley costume to look perfect then you will need a pair of orange knee high socks.

The socks worn by Velma appear to be made from thin material and closely match the color of her sweater.

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Velma Dinkley Shoes

Velma Dinkley Costume - Scooby Doo - Velma Dinkley Shoes You will need a pair of Mary Jane style shoes as part of your Velma Dinkley fancy dress. These are shoes which have a strap across the top of the foot just before the ankle.

Velma’s shoes are red and, in the movie, have a small platform sole. You do not have to have a platform sole unless you are aiming to be 100% movie accurate.

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Velma Dinkley Hair – Velma Dinkley Wig

Velma Dinkley Costume - Scooby Doo - Velma Dinkley Wig Finally, the last part of your Velma Dinkley fancy dress is replicating her hairstyle.

If you happen to be a brunette with similar length hair you will find this easy to replicate.

Alternatively, you always have the option of using a wig in order to replicate her hair.

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Written by Doc Cotton

Doc Cotton is a man of simple pleasures and diverse interests. His heart belongs to the world of cosplay, costumes and fancy dress, with a special fondness for Halloween, where his creative spirit truly shines. Over the years he has been hired by people across the country to make custom halloween costumes and other fancy dress for specific events.

When he's not busy crafting imaginative costumes, Doc Cotton loves nothing more than a good party. He's the one who knows how to turn any gathering into a memorable event, infusing it with fun and excitement.

Beyond the world of costumes and festivities, Doc Cotton finds solace and joy in van life and outdoor adventures. Whether he's hitting the open road, camping beneath the stars, or exploring the great outdoors, he cherishes every moment of his outdoor escapades.

You can catch up with Doc Cotton's insights and experiences on his writing platforms, CostumeRocket and HotPartyShack. There, he shares his costume wisdom and event-planning expertise, offering inspiration and tips to fellow enthusiasts.

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