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Ennui Costume Guide

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Dress like Ennui from Inside Out 2 with a navy blue turtleneck and matching sweatpants.

Ennui Cosplay: At a Glance

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Estimated cost: $35–$70
  • Time required: 30–45 minutes
  • Main colors: Navy blue and pastel purple
  • Best for: Halloween, last-minute parties and Inside Out group costumes

Buy Ennui Costume Items From Amazon:

  1. Turtleneck Ribbed Sweater
  2. Ennui Wig
  3. Light Purple Phone Case
  4. Navy Sweatpants
  5. Gray Lounge Socks
  6. Pastel Purple Body Paint

ABOUT ENNUI:

Ennui, the personification of boredom from Inside Out, is the ultimate mood killer. With their perpetual deadpan expression and monotone voice, they’re the living embodiment of that feeling when you just can’t muster up any enthusiasm, no matter how hard you try. Ennui’s idea of a good time is watching paint dry or counting the number of ceiling tiles in a room. But don’t let their dull exterior fool you – they’ve got a wicked sense of humor, and they’re always ready to throw a little shade at the more excitable emotions. Ennui may be a buzzkill, but they’re the perfect antidote to too much excitement.
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Estimated cost: $35–$70
  • Time required: 30–45 minutes
  • Main colors: Navy blue and pastel purple
  • Best for: Halloween, last-minute parties and Inside Out group costumes

How To Dress Like Ennui

1. TURTLENECK – There is nothing quite so as dissatisfying as a turtleneck sweater. We always think it will look better than it actually does, the perfect starting place then for Ennui.

2. WIG – This purple wig with a straight fringe was made specifically for Ennui costumes such as ours.

3. PHONE CASE – Add a light purple phone case and commence the listless doom scrolling!

4. SWEATPANTS – If the feeling of ennui were to be embodied in any one piece of clothing, it would be the sweatpant.

5. SOCKS – Time to slip into a pair of your comfiest and holiest socks because we’re partying in style!

6. BODY PAINT – Finally, you will need a light pastel face and body paint to match Ennui’s cheery complexion.

Ennui from Inside Out on a purple background.

More Ennui Costume Ideas

Ennui is a fantastic addition to the Inside Out ensemble and that feeling of listlessness is something we can all definitely sympathize with!

Not sure Ennui is the right Inside Out costume for you? Check out the rest of the costume collection below including some of our most popular costumes such as Anger, Sadness, and Anxiety.

And for even more inspiration, see some of our favorite homemade costumes from Pinterest!

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Ennui Costume: FAQ

How do you make a DIY Ennui costume?

Combine a navy turtleneck sweater with matching sweatpants and loose grey socks. Add a straight purple wig, pastel purple body paint and a phone with a light purple case to complete your DIY Ennui costume.

What does Ennui wear in Inside Out 2?

Ennui wears an oversized dark navy turtleneck, loose sweatpants and simple grey socks. The deliberately comfortable, shapeless outfit reflects the character’s permanently bored and unmotivated personality.

How do you recreate Ennui’s purple skin and hair?

Apply skin-safe pastel purple face and body paint using a makeup sponge, building the color gradually. Pair it with a dark purple or blue-purple wig featuring straight hair and a long fringe, and always patch-test body paint before use.

Why does Ennui always carry a phone?

Ennui uses the phone to operate the Headquarters console without leaving the couch. It also represents detachment, doomscrolling and the kind of passive boredom associated with Riley’s teenage years.

What emotion does Ennui represent?

Ennui represents boredom, listlessness and a lack of interest or excitement. The character’s name comes from a French word for a persistent feeling of boredom or dissatisfaction.

Which characters can join an Ennui group costume?

An Ennui costume works especially well alongside the other new emotions from Inside Out 2: Anxiety, Envy and Embarrassment. A larger Inside Out group costume can also include Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust.