How to Make a Little Orphan Annie Costume. When most people think of Little Orphan Annie, they imagine of a little curly redheaded girl singing "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow." Simply adding a few details to your outfit makes that little redheaded orphan costume easy to make. Below are two different versions of the costume: Annie as an orphan and Annie in the red dress.
Annie as an orphan
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Step 1
Wear a curly red wig. Annie had short tight curly hair. If you already have red hair, you're one step ahead.
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Step 2
Apply dirt or makeup to your face and hands to make you look dirty.
Step 3
Find a dingy button up dress to wear. Add stains and wrinkle it up before it's time to wear. Remember you want to look like an orphan.
Step 4
Add an old apron and cardigan sweater.
Step 5
Pull one of your socks up to your knee and leave to other down. Add old brown shoes or old lace up boots.
Step 6
Place a broken locket around your neck as an added detail. You can also carry a pail with a rag in your hand since Little Orphan Annie did a lot of cleaning at the orphanage.
Step 7
Add a shaggy dog adds to the costume to represent Sandy if possible.
Annie in her red dress
Step 1
Wear a red curly wig.
Step 2
Buy or sew a red collared dress that comes just above the knees. Add a white belt around the waist.
Step 3
Add a heart-shaped locket around your neck. White socks or tights and black patent leather shoes go great with this costume.
Step 4
Don't forget to add a shaggy dog by your side.