Building Aubrey’s Two Looks From the Ground Up
Aubrey’s Real World outfit is built on a fitted black crop top and a blue denim skirt. The crop top should sit at your natural waist so it meets the skirt’s waistband cleanly rather than leaving a gap of bare skin. A standard A-line denim skirt in a medium wash works well; avoid distressed or heavily faded denim, since her skirt reads as a solid, unremarkable piece. The yellow letterman jacket is the piece worth matching most closely. Look for one with a bright, saturated yellow body and contrasting sleeves—white or dark leather-style sleeves both appear in fan interpretations, but the yellow must be vivid rather than mustard or gold. If you find a jacket with a varsity “A” patch or embroidery, that is a bonus, but a plain chest works fine.
The Headspace version is simpler in construction but trickier in fabric choice. The mint dress needs to be lightweight and loose enough to move like a nightgown or summer dress. Look for cotton, rayon, or a soft poly blend with a natural drape. A knee-length or slightly above-knee hem is right, and the dress should not have any structured waistline or heavy lining. Sleeves should be short and soft, not fitted. If you cannot find a mint dress in the right shade, a pale seafoam or light sage green is close enough; the important part is that it reads as pastel and airy rather than saturated.
Both versions share the same approach to footwear: simple and comfortable. For the Real World look, black socks with colorful sneakers—pink, teal, or multicolored high-tops work best. For Headspace, plain white or light-colored sneakers are fine. Neither shoe choice needs to be exact; nobody is looking at her feet closely in either design. If you already own a pair of casual sneakers in a bright color, use those and save your money for the wig and jacket.
The wigs are where the character becomes recognizable. The Real World wig is bright pink with straight bangs, and the Headspace wig is midnight blue with the same bang style. In both cases, the bangs are the defining feature—they should be cut to sit just above the eyebrows so they frame the face without covering the eyes. Most costume wigs arrive with long bangs that need trimming; cut slowly and check against a mirror frequently, as wig fibers do not forgive aggressive cuts. The pink wig can be a synthetic wig in a vivid bubblegum shade; the blue wig should be a deep navy or dark blue rather than a bright electric blue.
The teal hair scarf on the Real World wig is a small detail that completes the silhouette. A simple teal or turquoise fabric strip tied around the crown of the wig works, and you can secure it with a few bobby pins pushed through the scarf and into the wig cap underneath. The scarf should sit at the top of the head, not at the nape of the neck. For the Headspace wig, a small purple bow clip pinned to one side of the bangs is all you need. The bow should be modest in size—about two inches across—so it does not overwhelm the wig.
The foam bat is the one prop worth making or sourcing carefully. A lightweight foam bat wrapped in gray or silver fabric, with small plastic or foam “nails” stuck through the surface, reads clearly as her weapon from a distance while remaining convention-safe. You can make one from a pool noodle, PVC pipe, or upholstery foam, then wrap it in duct tape or fabric. Check your convention’s prop policy before you build it; some events restrict even foam weapons if they are shaped like bats or clubs. The eggplant plush for the Headspace version is easier—a standard stuffed eggplant toy, or a homemade plush from a simple pattern, works perfectly. It should be soft and huggable, since you will be holding it in most photos.
One practical note on layering: the Real World jacket is cropped or hip-length, and it should be worn open over the crop top so the black shirt remains visible. If the jacket is too long, it will cover the crop top entirely and change the silhouette. Check the jacket’s length before committing to it. The Headspace dress needs no layering, but if you are wearing it in cooler weather, a thin white or mint cardigan can be added without breaking the look.
Fabric choice matters more for comfort than accuracy here. The crop top and skirt will be worn for hours, so choose a stretchy cotton or a cotton-blend top that does not ride up, and a skirt with some give in the waistband. The letterman jacket is typically wool or a wool-blend, which can get warm indoors; a cotton or polyester varsity jacket is more breathable and still looks correct. The mint dress should be machine-washable, because you will likely be sitting, walking, and posing in it all day.
Both versions of Aubrey are assembled from ordinary clothing, which means the costume is less about finding rare pieces and more about getting the color palette right. The pink hair, teal scarf, yellow jacket, and denim skirt form a bold, high-contrast combination that identifies her instantly. The Headspace version relies on the mint dress, blue hair, and purple bow to create a softer, pastel harmony. Once those color relationships are correct, the rest of the outfit falls into place.
