Lisa Garland Costume Guide: Silent Hill

What You’ll Need

Lisa Garland’s appearance centers on a mid-century hospital aesthetic that contrasts sharply with the decaying, nightmarish halls of Alchemilla Hospital. Her wardrobe is straightforward—a tailored white nurse dress, a bright red cropped cardigan, and matching red heels—yet the specific cuts and subtle clinical accessories give the outfit its identity.

Both the original Silent Hill and Dead by Daylight keep her silhouette consistent. The goal is balancing clean, structured medical tailoring with bold red accents, while deciding whether you want an immaculate shift-work presentation or the blood-stained, distressed state from later in her storyline.

The Nurse Dress and Red Cardigan

The core of the outfit is a structured white nurse uniform. A traditional collared nurse dress with short sleeves and front buttons provides the right vintage medical silhouette. If you prefer something with slightly softer fabric or subtle detailing, an embroidered collar scrub dress offers an alternative neckline while keeping the clean hospital cut. The dress should fit comfortably through the bodice and fall near the knee, allowing easy movement while walking convention floors.

Layered over the dress is her cropped red cardigan. It sits high at the waist, framing the white dress without hiding the collar or front buttons. A lightweight knit works best here because it maintains its shape without adding excessive bulk around the shoulders. You can wear it buttoned once at the bottom or left completely open to reveal the front of the uniform and name badge.

Hair and the Classic Nurse Cap

Lisa wears her golden-blonde hair in a soft, shoulder-length bob with feathered layers and a clear side part. A blonde side part wig gives you the correct volume around the crown and gentle inward flip at the ends. Synthetic wigs of this length benefit from a quick pass with a wide-tooth comb and a light mist of hairspray on the bangs to keep them swept away from the eyes.

Perched near the crown is a traditional white nurse hat. Because smooth synthetic wig fibers offer little grip, bobby pins pushed directly through the hat’s inner brim into the wig cap mesh underneath are necessary to keep it anchored. Placing two crossed bobby pins on each side ensures the hat stays level throughout the day.

Footwear and Clinical Accessories

Bright red heels supply the visual anchor of the costume, breaking up the clinical white fabric. Classic pointed or almond-toe red pumps match her in-game models in both franchises. Choose a heel height that you can manage comfortably for several hours, as walking across hard venue floors in tall stilettos can quickly wear you down.

Her smaller accessories establish her role as a working nurse. A simple pin-back name tag attaches directly to the left chest of the dress; slipping a small printed card reading ‘Lisa Garland’ inside completes the staff badge. Carrying a standard wooden or aluminum clipboard gives your hands a natural prop for poses and interactions.

Finally, tan athletic bandage wraps around the forearm, wrist, or lower leg to reflect her injuries and deteriorating condition in the foggy town. Wrapping the elastic bandage firmly without restricting circulation creates the distressed clinical touch seen on her Dead by Daylight survivor model. If you plan to weather the costume, a light application of textile paint or diluted brown and red pigment along the hem, bandages, and cuffs suggests the nightmare shifting around her.