Belle Bottom Costume: Minions Rise Of Gru Guide

What You’ll Need

Belle Bottom commands attention through high-glamour 1970s funk styling, defined by deep purple monochrome layers, an enormous rounded afro, and oversized gold hardware. As leader of the Vicious 6 in Minions: The Rise of Gru, her theatrical presence relies on dramatic visual contrasts between sleek velvet and voluminous fuchsia plumage.

Recreating her look comes down to nailing distinct exaggerated proportions. The silhouette transitions from a towering spherical hairstyle down into a fitted torso, then opens up into dramatic bell-bottom cuffs that drape over chunky platform footwear.

The Purple Jumpsuit

The primary layer is a deep purple one-piece with dramatic flared legs. Belle wears a sleeveless, form-fitting cut with an open collar that leaves her throat open for statement jewelry. A Purple Velvet Wide-Leg Jumpsuit provides the deep jewel tone and soft sheen seen in the film.

Pay attention to the inseam length when selecting your base. Because the flares must drape cleanly over high platforms without dragging on convention floors, you may need to hem or taper the fabric. If you find the flare on a ready-made jumpsuit lacks cartoonish drama, slit the outer calf seams upward to the knee and stitch in triangular panels of matching purple velvet.

The Duster Coat and Feather Trim

Over her jumpsuit, Belle wears a floor-length duster coat in matching purple, finished with an enormous collar and wide sleeve cuffs wrapped in bright pink trim. The outerwear frames her upper body and emphasizes her sweeping movements.

A Purple Velvet Long Coat establishes the sweeping floor-length structure needed for the character. Off-the-rack coats rarely include the over-the-top fluff seen on screen, so adding custom trim is usually necessary. You can harvest dense marabou edging from a Fuchsia Feather-Trimmed Robe or stitch multiple dense feather boas directly onto the coat lapels and cuffs.

Hand-stitch feather trim using heavy-duty polyester thread rather than relying on fabric glue or hot glue, which will detach quickly from velvet pile. Concentrating double layers of trim around the oversized lapels creates the broad shoulder profile that balances the massive wig.

Styling the Afro

Belle’s hairstyle is a massive, perfectly spherical black afro that sits high above her shoulders. A standard curly wig will not hold this structure; you need an Afro Wig made from dense, crimped synthetic fibers with enough internal body to support picking.

When taking the wig out of its packaging, it will look compacted and uneven. Use a metal-toothed afro pick to gently lift the fibers outward from the mesh cap, working evenly around the entire circumference. Once you achieve an even spherical shape, mist the fibers lightly with a strong-hold hairspray to lock the volume in place. Secure the wig to your head using a snug wig grip band and several crisscrossed bobby pins so the substantial volume does not tilt backward during wear.

Chunky 1970s Gold Jewelry

Her jewelry leans heavily into bold disco-era statement pieces that stand out sharply against dark purple fabric.

Her earrings are giant, classic Gold Hoop Earrings that brush past the jawline. Because the afro sits low on the sides of the head, thin or small hoops disappear entirely beneath the hair.

At her neck, Belle wears a smooth, solid collar piece. A Wide Gold Choker Necklace fits this role, resting high against the collarbone inside the open neckline of the jumpsuit. If the metal edge digs into your skin, apply a strip of adhesive moleskin or felt tape along the inside rim for all-day comfort.

Around the waist, she wears a Gold Layered Chain Belt slung low across the hips. Let the draped chains hang diagonally across the lower torso to break up the monochromatic purple and define the waistline beneath the open coat.

Platform Footwear

To achieve Belle’s commanding height and keep the long flare pants off the floor, platform shoes are essential. A pair of Purple Platform Mary Janes matches the monochrome color scheme while providing the height required by the bell-bottom trousers.

Shoes with a broad block heel and a substantial front platform provide stability when walking across slick convention centers or outdoor pavement. The wide platform reduces foot fatigue while maintaining the exaggerated retro height required to carry the long bell-bottoms.