Gabi Hernandez brings an explosive pop-punk energy to screen, and her outfit reflects that personality through clashing colors, mismatched patterns, and layered streetwear. The silhouette blends school-uniform staples with rebellious DIY flair, pairing a neon pink polo and checkered tie with a denim vest and pleated purple skirt.
Because most of these garments resemble off-the-rack casual clothing, pulling the costume together comes down to balancing the proportions and keeping the pieces slightly unkempt. Everything should look like an energetic kid threw it on in five minutes before marching to her own beat.
Polo, Tie, and Denim Vest Layering
The base layer is a bright pink polo shirt with a standard ribbed collar and short sleeves. Button it up partway so the collar stays structured enough to support the tie, but leave the top button open to avoid a stiff, formal appearance.
Gabi pairs the polo with a black and white checkered tie knotted loosely at the throat. Pull the knot down an inch or two below the collar rather than cinching it tight against your neck. The tail of the tie should fall somewhere around your midsection, casually draped over the pink fabric.
Over the polo sits a sleeveless denim vest with an attached hoodie. You will want to wear this completely open so the pink shirt and checkered pattern remain visible underneath. If your vest has a functional drawstring on the hood, leave the cords dangling unevenly. The contrasting gray hood can rest flat against your upper back or occasionally pulled up for a quick silhouette shift.
Pleated Skirt and Converse
For the bottom half, Gabi wears a purple plaid pleated skirt that hits around mid-thigh. A classic tennis or skater skirt cut with crisp vertical pleats provides the right flare, moving easily when walking around an event floor. The purple plaid contrasts sharply with the hot pink up top, which is central to her chaotic color palette.
On her feet are charcoal high-top Converse sneakers. High-top canvas sneakers are comfortable for full days on your feet, but pay attention to how you lace them. Tying them somewhat loosely or tucking the knot behind the tongue gives you the relaxed, hurried look Gabi sports throughout the film. Pair them with crew-length white or mismatched socks pushed down slightly toward the ankles.
Wig and Blue Glasses
Gabi’s hair is one of her most defining features: a bright purple pixie cut with choppy, flared texture that angles forward and spikes outward around the crown. A short purple synthetic wig works well as a starting point. Use a bit of matte styling wax or texturizing paste to pinch individual sections into short, separated points, especially around the bangs and sides. Keep the styling rough rather than neat; the ends should look jagged and dynamic.
Her light blue glasses sit prominently across her face. They feature thick, rounded plastic rims that contrast against both her skin and the purple bangs hanging above them. If you buy novelty frames with clear plastic lenses, pop the lenses out before wearing them to conventions. Removing the lenses prevents annoying glare in photos and stops your breath from fogging them up in crowded spaces.
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