Sally Face gives a cosplayer far more to work with than one blue-haired kid in a mask. Sal Fisher's white prosthetic-style mask, bright blue hair, black sweater, red jeans and sneakers are the obvious starting point, but the game also has winter outfits, adult versions, paranormal turns and a whole apartment block of friends and rivals. Larry, Ashley, Todd, Travis and Maple each bring their own colors and shapes, which is why I like this cast for groups. For every look below I've covered clothing, hair, makeup, props and shoes, with notes on where a faithful build is worth it and where a simple DIY shortcut reads just as well.
Making Sal's Mask So You Can See and Breathe
Almost every Sal on this list depends on the mask, and it's the piece most first-time builds get wrong. Shop-bought face masks are usually rigid plastic with tiny eye holes, which is fine for five minutes of photos and miserable for a day. I'd rather make one, because then I control the weight, the openings and the strap.
Shaping the base
Thin EVA foam is my first choice. Warm it with a heat gun or hair dryer and press it over a face form or a large mixing bowl, and it holds a gentle curve once it cools. Craft foam works for a quick version but creases if you bend it sharply. Seal foam with a few thin coats of flexible primer before the white paint, or the paint soaks in unevenly and looks blotchy in photos.
- Cut the eye openings, then hold the mask on and look left and right; widen them until you can see your own shoulders.
- Drill or punch a few small holes near the mouth area and the bottom edge so warm breath escapes and your glasses or eyes don't fog.
- Paint the pale pink eye section last, in a soft matte, so it reads as part of the mask rather than a sticker.
- Glue a strip of thin craft foam or felt inside the brow and cheek edges so nothing hard sits on bone.
Keeping it on
Use wide, soft elastic and sew it into a loop instead of tying it, then hide it under the wig. Two straps, one above the ears and one over the crown, keep the mask from sliding down your nose when you look at your phone. Hot glue alone tends to let go of foam after a few hours of body heat, so I stitch the elastic through the foam and add glue over the stitches. Also, wear it once while walking down stairs before the event; that's when a too-small eye opening shows up.
1. Classic Sal Fisher Cosplay
If people only know one Sally Face outfit, it's this one: a plain black sweater, distressed red jeans and blue-and-white lace-up sneakers. Style a bright blue shoulder-length wig into two low pigtails with soft bangs. The mask carries the whole costume, so I make it lightweight, white, with a pale pink section around one eye and eye openings cut wider than feels right, because you'll lose side vision the moment it's on. Clip-on black earrings work if your ears aren't pierced. A homemade handheld game device or retro walkie-talkie is enough of a prop, and every clothing piece here turns up easily in thrift stores.
2. Winter Sal Fisher Cosplay
Cold convention lines are where winter Sal earns its place. Layer a black zip-up hoodie over a dark sweater, add slim red jeans and blue-and-white sneakers, and keep the blue wig in low pigtails. The fuzzy green earmuffs are the detail that tells people which version you are, so don't skip them. I'd choose blue fingerless gloves over full ones, since you'll be unlocking a phone and holding props all day. Put the mask on a soft, wide elastic strap rather than thin cord; thin cord cuts behind the ears after an hour. A small messenger bag holds essentials, and a retro handheld or flashlight finishes it.
3. Adult Sal Fisher Cosplay
Adult Sal wears his longer blue hair loose instead of in pigtails, which changes the whole silhouette. Keep the palette with a black sweater, faded red jeans and slightly worn blue sneakers. I age the white mask with its pale pink eye panel by adding a few strips of beige costume tape, as if it's been repaired over the years. Lightweight foam or plastic is the right base; anything with a sharp edge will rub your cheekbones raw by the afternoon. A little gray shading around the visible eye suggests exhaustion without any wound effects. Black stud earrings and a soft guitar case or light prop guitar across the back tie it to his music.
4. Prison Sal Fisher Cosplay
The prison version gives you a totally different shape for very little sewing: a loose orange jumpsuit over a black T-shirt, plus gray or navy slip-on sneakers. Stencil the inmate number “081486” on the chest with washable fabric paint. Tape the stencil down firmly and dab rather than brush, or the paint bleeds under the edges and the numbers go fuzzy. The blue wig goes straight and loose with uneven bangs, and the mask gets soft weathering and costume tape instead of chipped edges that could scratch. Pale gray eye makeup makes the exposed area look tired. A folded paper file or light ID board is a good photo prop, and I'd leave chains and restraints at home so con security doesn't stop you.
5. Guitar Sal Fisher Cosplay
Here one prop does the talking. Start with the classic black sweater, ripped red jeans and blue-and-white sneakers, then style the vivid blue wig into slightly messy pigtails and wear the smooth white mask with its pale pink section over the right eye. Black clip-on earrings and blue fingerless gloves add detail. The guitar is the centerpiece, and I'd cut it from foam and paint it in dark gray, blue and purple; a real instrument gets heavy and catches on everyone in a crowded hall. Give it a padded fabric strap so it rests across your back between photos. Blue liner around the visible eye is all the makeup it needs, and the guitar hands you a ready-made stage pose for contests and group shoots.
6. Formal Sal Fisher Cosplay
For a dance or formal con event, swap the sweater and jeans for a knee-length black A-line dress, opaque tights and blue lace-up shoes or polished black loafers. The electric-blue wig stays in neat low pigtails with smooth bangs, and the white mask with its soft pink eye panel still does the identifying. Add small black earrings, and a fitted blue cardigan or cropped black blazer if the venue runs cold. On visible skin, cool blue eyeliner, defined brows and a natural lip are plenty. I like a small black clutch with a handmade miniature game-device charm, because it carries the character into the accessories where most formal versions go plain.
7. Easy Closet Sal Fisher Cosplay
Short on time? This one comes mostly from your closet: a black sweatshirt, burgundy or red jeans and blue canvas sneakers. No wig? Temporary blue color on a short wig works, or tie blue yarn into two pigtails and stitch them inside a beanie, which honestly holds better than glue. Cut the mask from lightweight craft foam with a pale pink paper panel around one eye and wide openings. Craft foam creases if you bend it hard, so curve it gently over a bowl before you attach the strap. Black magnetic earrings, a little cool-toned shadow around the visible eye and an old console case or cardboard retro device make it a solid last-minute Halloween or first-time cosplay.
8. Glam Sal Fisher Cosplay
This version keeps Sal's colors and dresses up the textures: a fitted black velvet top, burgundy coated jeans and metallic blue ankle boots. Choose a silky electric-blue wig in smooth pigtails with tiny black hair cuffs near the ties. The white-and-pink mask can take a pearl finish instead of heavy weathering. Icy blue shimmer around the visible eye, defined lashes and a touch of silver highlight carry the glam, along with black ear cuffs and a crystal-trimmed choker. One caution from fitting velvet: it shows every mark from mask straps and bag straps, so pick a crossbody you'll wear all day and check the shoulder in a mirror before you leave. A glossy blue mini guitar or decorated handheld keeps it tied to the original shape.
9. Punk Sal Fisher Cosplay
Punk Sal is a thrift-store build. Wear a distressed black sweater under a cropped denim vest, with ripped crimson jeans and blue high-top sneakers. Decorate the vest with generic music patches, safety-pin-style clips and blue stitching. I'd hand-stitch the patches rather than rely on iron-on glue, which lifts at the corners on a vest you keep shrugging on and off. Cut a choppy blue wig into uneven pigtails with longer pieces framing the white-and-pink mask, and add smudged navy liner, black fingerless gloves, clip-on ear cuffs and a chain fixed securely to the pants. A foam guitar covered in colorful stickers fits the attitude.
10. Pixel Sal Fisher Cosplay
The pixel take turns the game's art style into geometry, and it's the most fun build on this list if you like making things. Use a boxy black sweater, straight red pants and blue sneakers with white rectangular panels. Cut block-shaped felt accents and attach them with removable fabric tape so the clothes survive the costume. The squared pigtails need lightweight foam supports hidden under the wig fibers; I pin them to the wig cap, not to your own hair. Build the mask with angular edges and a square pale pink eye patch, keeping the openings large, and add blocky black earrings and a cardboard handheld with pixel buttons. Keep makeup matte, and pose stiff and side-on for photos.
11. Ghost Sal Fisher Cosplay
Ghost Sal is the gentle version for public or family Halloween events. Wear a pale blue sweater over white or light gray pants with clean blue sneakers, and leave a pastel-blue wig loose at the shoulders. A light mist of temporary white spray on the ends gives the faded effect; keep it to the ends, since the spray dulls synthetic fiber and won't fully wash out of some wigs. A translucent white face covering with a soft pink eye section is lighter than a full mask. Pearly blue highlighter, white eyeliner and a sheer pale-blue cape that stops above the ankle add movement without tripping you. Carry a glowing foam guitar or a reflective handheld device.
12. Teen Larry Johnson Cosplay
Teen Larry is the easiest character in the game to thrift. You need a beige short-sleeved band-style T-shirt with a handmade “SF” logo, relaxed blue jeans and dark brown lace-up shoes, plus a wallet chain in lightweight plastic or aluminum. A long dark brown wig falls past the shoulders with a messy center part. Long wigs tangle at the nape where they rub a collar, so I brush that section out before every photo session. Natural makeup with strong brows and the tiny beauty mark beneath the right eye does the rest, and tooth-safe costume makeup for the small gap is optional. A sketchbook, headphones or a portable music player shows his artistic, music-loving side.
13. Winter Larry Johnson Cosplay
Pair this Larry with winter Sal for matching photos. Layer a red hoodie over the beige band-style T-shirt, wear relaxed blue jeans with a light chain clipped at the side, and choose sturdy dark brown boots with soft soles, because you'll be on your feet outdoors. The long brown wig stays loose and naturally messy. Thick brows, warm contouring and the small beauty mark are enough makeup. A sketchbook under the arm or padded headphones around the neck work as props, and a disposable cup with a soft drink makes a casual photo accessory. The red hoodie also gives you real warmth, which most cosplays don't.
14. Adult Larry Johnson Cosplay
Adult Larry is a bit more rugged than his teenage self. Wear a fitted beige music T-shirt, dark blue jeans, a side chain and worn brown boots, with a long dark brown wig. For the goatee, I'd pick a trimmed costume beard on medical adhesive over drawn-on facial hair if you'll be photographed close up; makeup stubble looks flat under flash. Define the brows and place the small beauty mark below one eye. A faded red flannel tied at the waist adds texture, and an art portfolio, sketchbook or light music case plus black wristbands keeps it simple. He's fine alone, though he makes more sense next to adult Sal or biker Ashley.
15. Ghost Larry Johnson Cosplay
Older ghost Larry is supernatural without anything graphic. Layer a long brown hooded robe over a faded beige shirt and dark trousers, with soft brown boots instead of bare feet. A long brown wig and matching costume beard set up the aged silhouette. Light gray makeup, white mascara and cool contouring give a misty complexion. Hang a large blue-gray faux stone pendant on a thick cord, and add a sheer brown wrap over the shoulders. Robes get hot fast under convention lighting, so I'd make the robe in cotton or linen rather than polyester costume satin. A weathered sketchbook or glowing paper lantern finishes it.
16. Teen Ashley Campbell Cosplay
Teen Ashley brings purple into the group. Choose a long purple sweater dress over opaque charcoal leggings, with light gray-green flats or low sneakers for walking. Her hair is the feature people notice, so get a straight brown wig that reaches toward the waist. Waist-length synthetic hair snags on bag straps and chair backs, and I usually loosely braid the underside before a long day to keep it from matting. Add a black choker and little else. Green contacts are optional and should only come from a proper fitting; green eyeliner does a similar job. A sketchbook of your own drawings or two small handmade fabric dolls on your bag finishes a modest, beginner-friendly costume.
17. Biker Ashley Campbell Cosplay
Adult Ashley's biker look is confident and very wearable. Put a cropped black faux-leather jacket over a purple T-shirt, add dark gray knee-length denim shorts with opaque black tights if you want coverage, and choose sturdy gray motorcycle-style boots with matching fingerless gloves. The short brown wig has side-swept layers that stay off the face. Natural makeup, green eyeliner and a silver pendant necklace are all she needs. Carry a black motorcycle helmet under one arm for photos, and leave it in the car if you're spending a whole day in the halls; it gets heavy. A key ring or printed road map tells the same story.
18. Empowered Ashley Campbell Cosplay
Empowered Ashley is one of the most striking looks in the game. Start with her black faux-leather jacket, purple shirt, charcoal shorts, black tights and gray boots, plus a short tousled brown wig and the silver pendant. The left arm transformation is a bright blue compression sleeve painted with pale geometric streaks. Use fabric paint thinned with textile medium so it stretches with the sleeve; straight acrylic cracks the first time you bend your elbow. Reflective or iridescent fabric fakes the glow without batteries. Extend the blue around the left eye with aqua liner and pearly highlight, wear one gray fingerless glove on the other hand, and carry a translucent blue crystal or foam energy prop.
19. Todd Morrison Tech Cosplay
Todd should look neat and practical. Wear a green sweater or collared top with brown trousers, white socks and simple dark shoes, plus a short curly brown wig and round glasses with clear lenses. Matte, natural makeup with softly defined brows suits him. His props carry the character: a homemade electronic control box, retro keyboard or modified handheld built from cardboard and foam, and a messenger bag of coiled cables, notebooks and colorful pens. I seal cardboard props with a coat of white glue before painting, which stops the corners from going soft when they're handled all day. A small rainbow pin adds a personal touch beside Sal, Larry or Ashley.
20. Shadow Todd Cosplay
Shadow Todd is the darker, paranormal take. Wear a forest-green sweater under a charcoal jacket with dark brown trousers and black shoes, and keep the short curly wig and round clear glasses. Smoky gray shadow with red eyeliner gives the supernatural effect; I'd use liner rather than red contacts, which are hard to see through in a dim hall. Paint black branching patterns lightly along one cheek and hand in washable body paint, keeping them abstract. Set the face paint with translucent powder, or it smudges the moment your glasses slide. A battered cardboard control panel with red painted lights, a black messenger bag and red cable details finish him.
21. Travis Phelps School Cosplay
Travis has a school outfit you can build from colorful basics: a light purple short-sleeved shirt, loose blue shorts, gray crew socks and green sneakers. Style a short blond wig with a side part and slightly uneven fringe. Use makeup matched to your own complexion, then blend soft purple shading around one eye to reference his bruised look without making it read as an injury. Blend the purple out wider than you think; a hard edge looks like a cartoon black eye. A school notebook, folded hallway note or plain backpack is plenty. He should look tidy but a little awkward, and he's cool to wear in a warm crowded hall.
22. Adult Travis Phelps Cosplay
Adult Travis is a grown-up version of the same colors. Pair a pale purple button-up shirt with dark blue trousers, gray socks and polished green lace-up shoes, then add a fitted charcoal coat for a longer line. Style a shoulder-length blond wig in loose layers tucked behind one ear. Muted makeup, defined brows and a touch of red eyeliner hint at the paranormal. A folded hand-drawn map carried in a weathered brown satchel is a light prop, and a simple silver ring or watch is all the jewelry he needs. Honestly, on his own this Travis can read as just a guy in a nice coat, so I'd always pair him with Ashley or Sal.
23. Maple Cohen Goth Cosplay
Maple's goth look is simple and flatters a lot of body types. Wear a steel-blue long-sleeved shirt with frayed black capri pants and comfortable black flats. The chin-length gray wig cut into an angled bob with heavy side-swept bangs is the key piece. Gray wigs show cheap shine more than any other color, so I dust the fibers with a little dry shampoo to flatten that plastic gleam. Add a silver ear cuff, defined dark brows, soft freckles, gray shadow and lightly smudged liner. Aim for a quiet alternative style rather than distress. A small black shoulder bag with handmade friendship bracelets or a mini plush keeps her blue-gray palette apart from the main group.
24. Lisa Johnson Janitor Cosplay
Lisa Johnson in her janitor outfit is warm, practical and a natural fit for an Addison Apartments group. Wear a medium-blue utility jumpsuit with rolled cuffs over a neutral T-shirt, with sturdy brown work shoes. Her brown work gloves need the visible fabric patch on one glove; I'd hand-sew it with a running stitch in contrasting thread so it looks mended rather than glued. Wear a long brown wig in a low ponytail or loose, and use soft brown shadow with subtle under-eye shading. A clean feather duster, oversized plastic keys or an empty spray bottle is a safe prop, and a name badge helps people place her. She shines next to Larry, Henry or Sal.
25. Henry Fisher Cosplay
Henry relies on a muted outfit and pale blue hair. Wear a tan long-sleeved sweater with darker elbow patches, black trousers and plain canvas sneakers. Choose a short light-blue wig with a receding hairline effect and a matching blue costume beard. Match the beard to the wig in daylight before you buy; two blues that look the same online often clash once they're side by side. Age the face gently with brown contouring around the forehead and eyes. Carry a closed laptop sleeve, apartment key ring or moving box with a fictional room number, plus a wristwatch and brown belt. For his dream look, switch to a black sweater, brown pants and green sneakers. Beside classic Sal he makes an easy family pairing.
26. Sal And Larry Duo Cosplay
Sal and Larry is the easiest duo to read. Sal wears the black sweater, ripped red jeans, blue sneakers, blue pigtail wig and white mask with its pink eye panel, while Larry wears a beige music T-shirt, relaxed jeans, brown shoes and a long dark brown wig. Add Larry's light side chain and Sal's black earrings. Let the props show the friendship: a retro handheld for Sal, a sketchbook or headphones for Larry. Sal gets cool blue eye makeup and Larry natural contouring and the beauty mark. The different heights and hair colors mean even a quick hallway snapshot works, so this is the pair I'd suggest to two friends doing their first cosplay together.
27. Sal And Ashley Duo Cosplay
Sal and Ashley balance purple, blue, black and red. In their teen versions, Sal wears the classic black sweater, red jeans, blue sneakers, pigtail wig and white-and-pink mask, while Ashley wears the purple sweater dress, charcoal leggings, pale gray-green shoes, black choker and extra-long brown wig. Give Sal a handheld device and Ashley a sketchbook of original artwork, and use blue liner on Sal's visible eye and green liner on Ashley. For adult versions, Sal lets his hair down and Ashley switches to the short wig and faux-leather jacket. Nothing here depends on matching body types, which makes it an easy one to plan with a friend.
28. Sal And Travis Duo Cosplay
Sal and Travis work because their colors clash so hard. Sal wears black and red with blue sneakers, the blue pigtail wig and the white mask; Travis wears a pale purple shirt, blue shorts, gray socks, green sneakers and a short blond wig. Keep both faces stylized: blue shadow around Sal's visible eye, softly blended purple on one side for Travis. Props are a retro handheld for Sal and a folded school note or notebook for Travis. When I set up photos for these two, I leave a little space between them to suggest their uneasy school history without anyone acting aggressive. It's simple enough for beginners and it gets noticed at a fandom meetup.
29. Main Four Sally Face Group Cosplay
The main four puts Sal, Larry, Ashley and Todd in one lineup. Sal has the mask, blue pigtails, black sweater, red jeans and blue sneakers; Larry has long brown hair, a beige music shirt, jeans, a side chain and brown shoes; Ashley has the purple sweater dress, charcoal leggings, black choker and very long brown hair; Todd has a green top, brown trousers, dark shoes, short curls and round glasses. Give each person their own prop: handheld, sketchbook, art portfolio and homemade control panel. Keep makeup character-specific instead of matching everyone. Because each friend wears a different block of color, the group reads clearly from across a hall.
30. Addison Apartments Group Cosplay
Addison Apartments lets more friends join without anyone doubling up. Build around classic Sal, teen Larry, purple Ashley, tech Todd, blue-jumpsuit Lisa and tan-sweater Henry, each in the right wig, shoes, makeup and accessories. The props split cleanly: Sal's retro device, Larry's headphones, Ashley's sketchbook, Todd's cardboard control panel, Lisa's patched gloves and Henry's light moving box. The palette of blue, purple, red, green, beige and brown keeps the line organized. For photos, put shorter characters in front and taller ones behind. A bright apartment-hallway-style backdrop sets the scene without any complicated building, and it's the group I'd pick for a big friend circle.
Blue Pigtails That Don't Droop by Lunch
Sal's two low pigtails sound simple, but synthetic hair is slippery and heavy at the ends, so they slide down and spread apart within an hour. I set them up on the wig head the night before. Section each side, secure it with a small clear elastic, then wrap a second elastic a finger's width below the first. That double tie keeps the bunch tight. Pin each tie to the wig cap from the inside with a couple of bobby pins crossed in an X.
Bright blue fiber frizzes easily, especially if you sit near a radiator or under hot lights, and once it's frizzy you can't brush it back. Spray the lengths lightly with water and a little fabric softener, comb from the ends up with a wide-tooth comb, and never use a regular hair dryer on high. If a wig sheds when you first open it, give it a gentle shake and comb over a towel before you wear it, rather than finding blue strands all over a black sweater later. Pack a mini comb and a few spare elastics in your bag; one snapped tie and you're suddenly a different character.
Matching Friends to Characters
When a group plans one of the duos or lineups above, I cast by comfort rather than by who loves which character most. The person who hates things on their face shouldn't be Sal; give them Larry, Todd or Lisa, who wear no mask at all. Anyone with very short natural hair has an easier time under Ashley's waist-length wig than someone tucking in thick long hair, which gets hot fast. Whoever runs warm should take Travis's shorts or the teen Larry tee, and the friend who's always cold gets winter Sal's hoodie or Henry's sweater. Sort that out first and everyone will still be in costume at the end of the day.
Start With Sal's Mask and Wig
You've got faithful recreations, paranormal turns, quick DIY builds, duos and full groups to pick from here. My advice is the same for all of them: get each character's silhouette and colors right first, then add the wig, makeup, props and shoes. Sal's mask has to let you see clearly, and every guitar, sketchbook, glove or homemade gadget should stay light enough to carry for hours. Thrift stores and a craft shop cover most of it on a small budget. Classic Sal, biker Ashley, ghost Larry, tech Todd or the whole apartment block, wear the full costume around the house for an hour before the event so you find the rubbing strap or loose pigtail at home.
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