Susie is a character people read from her silhouette before anything else: a big purple jacket, heavy messy hair over the eyes and a slouch that says she'd rather be anywhere else. That's good news for anyone building her, because the shape matters more than perfect accuracy. Her Light World look is mostly thrifted basics, the Dark World version adds a vest, belt and spiked cuffs, and the alternate outfits below borrow her actions and transformations from the game. Her strong build suits cosplayers of every size and gender. You'll find 30 complete looks here, from close-to-screen versions to closet adaptations you could put together for Halloween, a photo day or a fan event.
Lavender Skin That Stays Off Your Collar
Nearly every Susie look here relies on purple skin, and makeup is where most first attempts go wrong. I'm not a makeup artist, but this is the routine I'd give anyone wearing face paint for a long day.
- Patch-test the paint on the inside of your wrist a day ahead. Redness or itching means you need a different product.
- Start on clean, moisturized skin, then apply water-activated paint in thin layers with a damp sponge. One heavy coat cracks as it dries; two thin coats don't.
- Press translucent setting powder over it with a puff, rather than brushing, so you don't drag the color.
- Paint the neck lightly and stop a finger's width short of the collar. That gap is what keeps a white shirt white.
- Add freckles and yellow eye accents last with a fine brush, then a final mist of setting spray.
If you don't want body paint at all, lavender arm sleeves and fingerless gloves cover the arms and hands, and a neck gaiter in the same shade hides the jawline join. Take everything off with an oil cleanser or micellar water before washing with soap, since soap alone tends to smear purple pigment around.
Fangs That Stay Put
Small costume fangs that slip over your own canines are easier to talk in than full sets. If you don't want anything in your mouth, a white eyeliner pencil drawn as two small points over the lower lip reads well in photos.
1. Light World Susie Cosplay
If you're new to cosplay, this is where I'd start, because nothing here needs sewing. A white crewneck under an oversized royal purple jacket, loose light-wash jeans with torn knees and black lace-up shoes or sneakers. The wig carries the character: long, thick aubergine with uneven layers and bangs that fall partly over the eyes. Lavender makeup gives Susie her coloring, with freckles, dark brows, yellow eye accents and small costume fangs. A white crewneck is the worst possible neighbor for purple face paint, so set the makeup well with powder and keep the collar slightly loose. Fingerless gloves or lavender arm sleeves stand in for body paint, and a notebook or snack bag makes an easy prop.
2. Dark World Susie Cosplay
The Dark World outfit is the version most fans picture in battle. It's built around a sleeveless black vest with vivid purple trim over a dark purple tank, with loose plum pants, a wide black belt and a gold heart buckle. Black combat boots with the soles painted gold ground it. Choose a long dark plum wig with heavy, messy layers, then add orchid makeup, drawn freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. For the cuffs and armbands, I cut the spikes from craft foam and seal them with a flexible paint; hard plastic spikes catch on everyone you pass. Skip the axe and pose with a foam heart emblem or a purple magic-effect prop instead.
3. Shadowed Eyes Susie Cosplay
The shadowed-eye look is mostly a wig job, which makes it a clever option if you're short on build time. Use the Light World clothes as the base: open purple jacket, plain white shirt, baggy ripped jeans and black shoes. The bangs have to fall long and thick across the upper face, so buy a wig with plenty of fiber at the front and trim it while it's on your head, a little at a time. Add lavender makeup, light cheek freckles, yellow fangs and deep plum shading under the visible part of the eye, kept stylized rather than frightening. Check your view in a mirror before you leave, since heavy bangs cut off more of your sight than you'd guess. A backpack and a folded worksheet, plus a hunched stance and a bored stare, finish it.
4. Cyber World Susie Cosplay
Neon turns the Dark World outfit into a Cyber World update with very little extra work. Start with the sleeveless black vest, a rich purple tank, plum cargo pants and black platform combat boots with gold trim. Run thin magenta and electric-blue reflective tape along the vest edges, belt and cuffs; it sticks best to clean, smooth fabric, so press it on hard and reinforce the ends with a stitch or two. A few clip-in neon extensions in the plum wig catch bright light. Orchid face makeup, yellow eye accents, freckles and glossy purple lips, then foam spike bracelets and the gold heart buckle. A pixel-heart sign or a small translucent acrylic panel makes a safe prop for arcade or city photos.
5. Doctor Susie Cosplay
Susie's doctor moment is one of the funniest alternates, and it's easy to build from a short white lab coat. Layer it over a sleeveless purple shirt and loose dark plum pants, with black ankle boots and gold-painted soles to tie it back to her Dark World look. Then the usual face: thick plum wig, lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and small fangs. A soft head mirror, toy stethoscope, name badge and purple medical bag tell people what you are. Watch the lab coat collar, because white cotton picks up lavender makeup quickly; a strip of clear setting spray on the neck after powdering helps. Black wrist cuffs with rounded gold foam studs bring back her punk edge, and the costume shines in group shots with the rest of the party.
6. Lawyer Susie Cosplay
Lawyer Susie is all about mismatch: courtroom tailoring on someone who clearly didn't brush her hair. An olive or dark brown suit jacket, a white button-down, a loosened red tie and straight-leg trousers, with sturdy black dress shoes or low boots. Leave the plum wig tousled; a sleek wig kills the joke. Orchid makeup, freckles, yellow eye details and fangs keep her face. Carry a folder covered in made-up symbols or a foam evidence envelope, and pin a gold heart to the tie as a nod to her belt buckle. Thrifted suit jackets are often too tidy, so I roll the sleeves unevenly and add black studded cuffs to rough it up.
7. Japanese School Uniform Susie Cosplay
A sailor-style school uniform puts Susie in structured clothes while her colors and attitude stay intact. A navy sailor top with white trim, a purple necktie and a knee-length pleated skirt, with dark plum tights and black loafers. Loose navy uniform trousers work just as well if you prefer pants. Style the aubergine wig with uneven bangs and tangled ends, and apply lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. A plain satchel or notebook is the prop, and a purple hair clip plus a black foam-studded wristband bring back her rough side. I'd buy the uniform a size up; Susie never looks buttoned in, and a fitted sailor top makes her look like a different character.
8. Gangster Susie Cosplay
For the gangster version, go oversized. A wide pinstripe suit in deep plum or charcoal, the jacket over a purple shirt, with high-waisted trousers and black lace-up dress shoes. A soft-brim costume fedora can sit on top of the messy plum wig, but pin it through the wig cap with two bobby pins or it slides back every time you turn. Orchid face makeup, yellow eye accents, freckles and subtle fangs. A wide belt with the gold heart buckle, black gloves and a decorative gold chain finish the outfit. Carry a rolled foam newspaper rather than any kind of weapon prop, and let the suit stay a little rumpled, since a perfectly pressed suit looks less like Susie.
9. Ballerina Susie Cosplay
Susie's surprise ballet moment makes a funny, oddly graceful cosplay. Start with a sleeveless dark purple leotard under a knee-length plum tulle skirt, with opaque lavender tights and black ballet flats held on with gold elastic straps. If your feet need more support, low dance sneakers styled like flats are fine. Pull part of the plum wig into a deliberately messy bun and leave thick pieces loose at the face. Orchid makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs, plus black wrist cuffs with rounded gold studs for contrast. Tulle snags on velcro and studs, so put the cuffs on last and keep them away from the skirt. A purple ribbon wand and an exaggerated pirouette pose do the rest.
10. Singer Susie Cosplay
The singer version is built for movement and bright lights. A sleeveless purple top under a cropped black vest, loose plum pants and black platform boots with gold soles, plus a wide belt with the heart buckle and foam-studded wristbands. The plum wig should look big and a bit wild. Teasing a synthetic wig at the roots with a fine comb, then smoothing only the top layer, gives volume that lasts all day. Orchid makeup, visible freckles, yellow eye accents, glossy dark lips and fangs. A toy microphone wrapped in purple tape is the prop, and a glitter-free mesh scarf adds movement without leaving glitter on every surface you touch.
11. Susiezilla Cosplay
Susiezilla is the costume to make if you like comedy more than accuracy. Use a purple reptile-style jumpsuit with a lavender chest panel, padded shoulders and a short flexible tail, and attach soft plum foam scales along the back rather than stiff ones. I stuff tails with polyester fiberfill and keep them short, because a long tail gets stepped on in any queue. Black platform boots with gold details keep her usual footwear colors. Blend the jumpsuit neckline into lavender face makeup with freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs, and leave the plum wig untamed. Soft claw gloves, a foam city sign and a cardboard building make the monster-movie joke without making it scary, so it suits family events as well as photo days.
12. Festival Susie Cosplay
For a festival look, I swap her school and battle clothes for something a bit celebratory. A dark purple sleeveless tunic with gold edging, relaxed black trousers and comfortable black boots, with a cropped plum jacket or a short cape layered over the top. Add one small side braid to the aubergine wig while keeping the thick bangs and messy texture. Lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs set the face. Accessorize with the gold heart belt, black studded cuffs, colorful fabric bracelets and a small flower tucked near one ear. A paper snack tray or a festival ticket makes the prop. Gold edging is easy to add with iron-on trim, as long as you press through a cloth so the metallic finish doesn't melt.
13. Purple Dress Susie Cosplay
A purple dress softens Susie without losing her edge, as long as the shoes stay heavy. Pick a knee-length dark purple skater dress with short sleeves, then layer a cropped black vest, a wide belt and the gold heart buckle over it. Plum tights and chunky black combat boots keep it from looking delicate. The aubergine wig stays messy, with heavy bangs and uneven ends. Lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents, dark purple lipstick and fangs. Black cuffs with soft gold studs echo her battle look, and a tiny heart-shaped bag or an artificial flower is enough of a prop. An awkward stance or a skeptical face makes the dressy outfit funny instead of out of character.
14. Punk Susie Cosplay
Punk is Susie's natural setting, so this one is about layering and wear. A sleeveless purple graphic shirt under a black faux-leather vest, ripped black jeans, a purple plaid shirt tied around the waist and heavy black combat boots with gold laces. Tease the long plum wig, keep the bangs uneven and clip in temporary purple streaks. Lavender face makeup, bold black eyeliner, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. Foam-studded cuffs, a chain-style belt and a gold heart pin go on top, and a sticker-covered cardboard instrument case is the prop. Keep the graphics your own and add fabric patches in purple, black and gold. I sew patches on with a few large stitches rather than ironing them, since iron-on glue barely grips faux leather.
15. Grunge Susie Cosplay
Grunge Susie is the version I'd suggest for anyone spending a long day in costume. A faded purple T-shirt under an open black-and-plum flannel, loose ripped jeans and worn black high-tops. The aubergine wig should be long, thick and slightly tangled, with bangs over one eye. Go light on the lavender makeup, or wear a lavender neck gaiter and arm sleeves so you only paint the face. Freckles, yellow eye accents, dark brows and fangs. A black choker, foam-studded bracelets and a canvas backpack with a gold heart patch finish the look, with a snack bag as the prop. There's no sewing or armor at all, and the loose shape reads as her everyday attitude.
16. Varsity Jacket Susie Cosplay
Varsity Susie imagines her in a sporty school outfit that suits her broad shoulders. An oversized purple-and-black varsity jacket with a plain letter patch or a gold heart, worn over a white T-shirt with loose black joggers or ripped blue jeans. Black high-tops with purple laces. Keep the aubergine wig full around the shoulders, and add lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. A purple sweatband and black wrist cuffs bring detail to the arms, and a foam pennant or a plain gym bag works as the prop. Felt letter patches peel off polyester jackets if you only glue them, so stitch around the edge by hand. It's a good fit for school spirit days and group shots with other student characters.
17. Biker Susie Cosplay
The biker version turns her toughness into streetwear you can walk in. A black faux-leather moto jacket over a deep purple tank, plum cargo pants and heavy black motorcycle-style boots with gold buckles. Pick soft, flexible pieces rather than stiff protective gear. Style a long dark plum wig with windblown layers and side-swept bangs, then add orchid makeup, freckles, dramatic yellow eye accents and fangs. Fingerless black gloves, the gold heart buckle and rounded foam studs keep her details. Faux leather doesn't breathe, so on a warm day I'd wear the jacket open over the tank. Hold a purple helmet with a simple heart on it, skip any motorcycle logos and pose with crossed arms.
18. Armored Hero Susie Cosplay
Armored hero Susie is the biggest build in the list, and it's still manageable with craft foam. The base is a sleeveless purple tunic, loose plum trousers and black knee-high boots with gold trim. On top go a black foam chest piece shaped like an open vest, shoulder guards and wrist bracers with soft gold studs. Foam takes a curve when you warm it gently with a heat gun and hold it in shape while it cools, and it needs a flexible primer before paint or it cracks the first time you bend. A wide belt with the heart buckle defines the waist. Plum wig in rough layers, orchid makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. Swap her axe for a big, light foam shield marked with a gold heart; it photographs well and keeps you welcome in crowded spaces.
19. Purple Hoodie Susie Cosplay
When comfort matters most, the hoodie version comes straight from the closet. An oversized royal purple zip hoodie over a white T-shirt, baggy ripped jeans and black sneakers. Sew or pin a small gold heart patch near the pocket to connect it to her Dark World colors. A long aubergine wig with heavy bangs and tousled layers, plus lavender makeup, drawn freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. Wearing a hood up over a wig flattens the bangs within minutes, so leave it down. Lavender arm sleeves give you purple hands without body paint. A black backpack and a school notebook are the props, and a half-open hoodie with a relaxed slouch gets her body language right.
20. Oversized Sweater Susie Cosplay
A chunky plum sweater makes a cozy Susie for cold days. Choose one long enough to reach the upper thigh and wear it over black leggings or loose dark trousers, with thick socks and black lace-up boots with subtle gold eyelets. Style the aubergine wig with messy bangs and slightly curled ends. Lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. Black wrist cuffs can sit over the sleeves, and a gold heart brooch near the collar nods to her Dark World buckle. Wool and wig fibers rub each other into a frizzy mess, so I give the wig ends a light spray of fabric softener mixed with water before going out. A foam mug prop or a folded purple blanket is all she needs to carry.
21. Summer Susie Cosplay
For a hot day, this version keeps her colors and loses the heavy layers. A loose sleeveless purple shirt, knee-length ripped denim shorts and an open, unlined purple vest, with black canvas high-tops instead of boots. A shorter aubergine wig is far cooler than a long one; if you only own the long wig, tie it into a low, messy ponytail. Use water-resistant lavender makeup on the face only and let matching arm sleeves do the rest, since body paint and sweat don't mix. Freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs, then a gold heart belt, black wristbands and purple sunglasses. A water bottle is the most useful prop you could carry.
22. Winter Coat Susie Cosplay
Winter Susie adds layers without hiding her colors. Start with a white shirt, loose ripped jeans and insulated black lace-up boots, then swap the thin purple jacket for an oversized plum parka or wool coat with a black lining. Add a dark purple scarf, fingerless gloves and a beanie with a small gold heart patch. Let the heavy side bangs show below the hat. Lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. A scarf rubs face paint off the jawline faster than anything else, so I'd tie it loosely and powder that area twice. Keep the coat open for photos so the shirt and belt stay visible, and carry a purple backpack and a reusable cup.
23. Pajama Susie Cosplay
Pajama Susie suits sleepover themes and relaxed evening events. A loose purple button-front pajama shirt and plum pants dotted with small gold hearts, plus black fuzzy slippers or supportive slip-on sneakers with removable plush covers. Slippers look right but have almost no grip on hard floors, which is why I usually go with the covered sneakers. Style the aubergine wig tangled and sleepy, with bangs falling unevenly across the face. Light lavender makeup, freckles, soft yellow eye accents and fangs, and a black sleep mask pushed up onto the forehead. Carry a purple pillow or a plush snack and wear a tired face and a hunched pose.
24. Formal Suit Susie Cosplay
A tailored suit gives Susie a surprisingly polished look that still respects her broad shape. A deep purple blazer with strong shoulders, matching straight-leg trousers and a black button-down, with black platform loafers or lace-up dress boots with gold accents. Leave the blazer slightly open and loosen a narrow gold tie. The plum wig gets brushed but stays uneven. Orchid makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents, dark lipstick and fangs. If you're buying the blazer secondhand, fit the shoulders first, because sleeves and waist can be altered and shoulders really can't. Black studded cuffs, a heart lapel pin and a small purple clutch finish it, and it suits a group where every character wears a matching suit.
25. Mechanic Susie Cosplay
Mechanic Susie is workwear with attitude. Dark purple coveralls with the sleeves rolled to the elbows over a black tank top; tie the top half around the waist when the room warms up. A wide utility belt and black work boots with gold laces. Put the aubergine wig into a low, messy ponytail under a plain purple cap, then add lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. A smudge of gray makeup on one cheek suggests the workshop. Put it on last and set it with powder, because a gray smudge spreads into the lavender if you touch your face. A foam wrench or an empty tool case is the prop, and a gold heart patch on the coveralls keeps the link to her fantasy look.
26. Skater Susie Cosplay
Skater Susie is loose streetwear and shoes you can wear all day. An oversized purple T-shirt over a striped long-sleeve top, wide black cargo shorts or baggy ripped jeans and black skate-style sneakers with gold laces. A plum beanie goes over the aubergine wig with the bangs and side layers left out. Lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. A chain-style belt, black wrist cuffs and a heart patch on one knee build the color story. Carry a skateboard cut from foam board and covered in purple and gold geometric stickers rather than a real deck; a real board is heavy to carry for hours and easy to trip someone with. Everything else comes from a thrift shop or your own closet.
27. Rock Concert Susie Cosplay
The rock concert version is made for big gestures and bright lights. A sleeveless purple band-style shirt, a cropped black vest, ripped plum jeans and black platform boots. Keep the shirt graphic your own: a gold heart, lightning shapes or an abstract monster drawing. Tease the dark plum wig into a large, uneven shape with the bangs over one eye. Orchid makeup, freckles, sharp yellow eye accents, dark lipstick and fangs. Stack soft studded cuffs and hang a gold chain belt at the hips. A foam guitar with a heart-shaped body looks great, but a toy microphone is far easier to carry through a crowd. Wide poses and a grin finish it.
28. Cafe Uniform Susie Cosplay
A cafe uniform is funny on someone as impatient as Susie. A dark purple button-down under a black waist apron, loose plum trousers and non-slip black shoes with gold details, with a small gold heart on the apron pocket. Keep the aubergine wig long and messy rather than neatly tied back, since a tidy ponytail undoes the joke. Lavender makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs, and black wrist cuffs peeking out under rolled sleeves. Carry a light serving tray with artificial pastries, and glue them down with a dab of museum putty so they don't slide off when you turn. A plain order pad tucked in the apron finishes it, and it's a fun piece for a group built around fantasy jobs.
29. Plus-Size Susie Cosplay
Susie's broad, powerful build makes her a natural plus-size cosplay, and the key is comfort in the fit. A long sleeveless black vest with purple trim, a stretchy purple tank and wide-leg plum trousers with an elastic or adjustable waist. Supportive black combat boots with gold sole details. A thick, full plum wig balances the proportions. Orchid makeup, freckles, yellow eye accents and fangs. Use flexible foam cuffs and armbands that close with wide velcro or elastic, so you can adjust them through the day as arms warm up. A wide belt with the gold heart buckle, plus a light purple shield or a heart-shaped magic prop. Strong poses and a big grin bring her to life.
30. Last-Minute Susie Cosplay
Short on time? Stick to her palette and Susie still reads. Any oversized purple jacket, a plain white T-shirt, loose blue jeans and black shoes from your closet. Rip the knees of an old pair of jeans or use removable fabric patches to fake the wear. Choose an inexpensive long dark purple wig, or spray temporary plum color onto a costume wig you own; colored hair spray rubs onto collars, so let it dry completely and wear the jacket over the white shirt rather than the shirt alone. Lavender face makeup, freckles, yellow eye shadow and fangs. Purple gloves or arm sleeves stand in for body paint. Glue a craft foam heart to the belt or pocket, grab a backpack and a snack, and you're done in an afternoon.
Turning a Store Wig Into Susie's Mane
Out of the bag, most long purple wigs look far too neat for her. Here's how I'd rough one up without wrecking it.
- Put the wig on a head form or your own head before cutting. Bangs cut flat on a table always end up shorter than you meant.
- Cut the bangs long first, at nose level, then trim upward in small vertical snips. Vertical cuts give the choppy, uneven edge she has; straight cuts look like a costume-shop fringe.
- Thin the bulk at the ends with thinning shears so the wig falls heavy at the top and ragged at the bottom.
- Tease a few sections at the roots with a fine-tooth comb for volume, then lightly smooth the outer layer so it holds shape.
- Synthetic fiber frizzes near heat, so stay away from curling irons unless the label says the wig is heat-resistant.
Cheaper wigs shed for the first few wears. Give yours a gentle shake and comb outside before the first outing, and store it loosely in a hairnet afterward so it's ready for the next event.
Her Hair and Slouch Do Most of the Work
Susie's purple palette moves easily between accurate costumes, chapter transformations and fan-made outfits. The everyday jacket and jeans are an easy first build, while the Dark World armor, the monster suit, uniforms and stage looks give you something bigger to work on. Whichever you make, get the whole silhouette right before you fuss over details: messy plum wig, lavender skin, freckles, yellow accents, belt, cuffs and shoes you can walk in. Foam details and harmless props keep you comfortable in a crowd. Then wear it the way she would, slouched, unimpressed and grinning when nobody expects it; that attitude sells a simple closet version better than any prop.
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