Bring Whoville to life with this Cindy Lou Who costume — a black-and-white gingham dress with lace trim, a red velvet-look cape edged in soft faux fur and finished with pom poms, red pantyhose and white gloves, with an optional three-piece swirl wig set to complete the look.
Available in both kids and adults sizes, it's the easy answer to a Grinch costume theme that actually looks like the character rather than a generic red dress. Buy the costume on its own, add the wig set, or grab the wig by itself if you already have the outfit sorted.
Choose Your Package
Package
What you get
Sizes
Kids Dress + Cape + Pantyhose + Gloves
Gingham dress, red cape, red pantyhose, white gloves
S–2XL (100–155cm)
Kids Dress + Cape + Pantyhose + Gloves + Wig
All of the above plus blonde swirl wig, red bow and red bead necklace
S–2XL (100–155cm)
Adults Dress + Cape + Pantyhose + Gloves
Gingham dress, red cape, red pantyhose, white gloves
XS–3XL
Adults Dress + Cape + Pantyhose + Gloves + Wig
All of the above plus blonde swirl wig, red bow and red bead necklace
XS–3XL
Only Wig
Blonde swirl wig, red bow and red bead necklace
One size
Kids Size Guide
Size
Recommended height
Approx. age
S
100–110cm
3–4 years
M
110–120cm
5–6 years
L
120–130cm
7–8 years
XL
130–140cm
9–10 years
2XL
140–155cm
11–13 years
Adults Size Guide
Size
Approx. AU dress size
XS
6
S
8
M
10
L
12
XL
14
2XL
16
3XL
18
Sizing tip: choose kids sizes by height rather than age, and adults sizes by your usual AU dress size. The dress has a relaxed A-line shape through the skirt, so if you are between sizes or plan to layer thermals underneath for an outdoor Christmas event, take the larger size.
Why This Cindy Lou Who Costume Stands Out
Four pieces, not one — dress, cape, pantyhose and gloves all included, so there is nothing left to hunt down the night before.
The cape is the detail that sells it — red velvet-look fabric with genuine faux fur edging and pom poms, which is what makes the character instantly recognisable.
Matching kids and adults sizes — ideal for mother-and-daughter, family or whole-staffroom group costumes.
Optional wig sold with or without the outfit — the signature blonde swirl, red bow and bead necklace, so you only pay for what you need.
Works twice a year — Book Week in August and Christmas parties in December, from a single purchase.
Fabric & Care
The dress is a comfortable polyester blend with lace trim at the hem; the cape is a velvet-look polyester with faux fur edging; the wig is synthetic fibre. Hand wash the dress in cold water and hang to dry. Do not machine wash the cape or the wig. Do not bleach and do not tumble dry. Brush the wig gently with a wide-tooth comb after each wear and store it on a wig stand or stuffed with tissue so the swirl keeps its shape.
Book Week and Christmas Styling Ideas
The classic look is the swirl wig standing tall with the red bow at the base, white gloves on, and simple black flats or Mary Janes. For a full Whoville scene, pair a Cindy Lou Who costume with a Grinch costume for a two-person theme that always lands — or add Max the dog with a cardboard antler headband for a third. Adults can dial it up with rosy blush and freckles drawn on with eyeliner. For a school Book Week parade, carry a copy of the book itself as your prop; for a Christmas work party, swap the pantyhose for red tights and add candy-cane striped socks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the wig included? Only if you choose a package with "+ Wig" in the name. The wig set contains the blonde swirl wig, a red bow and a red bead necklace, and it can also be bought on its own under the "Only Wig" option.
Do you have adult sizes? Yes. Adults sizes run XS to 3XL, which is roughly AU dress size 6 to 18. Kids sizes run S to 2XL by height from 100cm to 155cm.
What exactly comes in the costume set? The gingham dress, the red faux-fur-trimmed cape, red pantyhose and white gloves. Shoes and any additional accessories shown in the photos are not included.
Can I wear this for both Book Week and Christmas? Yes, and that is one of the main reasons customers pick it. The costume suits an August Book Week parade and a December Christmas party equally well, so it earns its keep twice in the same year.
How should I care for the wig? Never machine wash it. Comb it gently with a wide-tooth comb after wearing, keep it away from heat, and store it upright on a stand or lightly stuffed so the swirl holds its shape between wears.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship Australia-wide with fast, tracked delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional and rural addresses in every state. Orders are dispatched promptly so your Cindy Lou Who costume arrives with time to spare before Book Week, the school concert or the Christmas party.
This is an unofficial, non-licensed costume. It is not affiliated with, licensed by, sponsored by or endorsed by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, or any other rights holder of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. All character names and trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners and are used for descriptive purposes only.
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