Poison Ivy Costume Guide

How to dress like Poison Ivy from the Harley Quinn show with a green leather jacket, white top, green tights, and more costume accessories.

Poison Ivy Cosplay: At a Glance

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Estimated cost: $80–$150
  • Time required: 45–90 minutes
  • Main colors: Green, white and red
  • Best for: Halloween, DC cosplay and Harley Quinn couples costumes

ABOUT POISON IVY:

Poison Ivy in the Harley Quinn show is depicted as a complex character. She is Harley Quinn’s best friend and lover, often helping Harley in her adventures. Ivy has a toxic touch and chlorokinesis, allowing her to control plant life. She is also skilled in martial arts and has pheromone control. Despite her villainous tendencies, Ivy’s character arc explores her struggles and her deep connection with Harley.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Estimated cost: $80–$150
  • Time required: 45–90 minutes
  • Main colors: Green, white and red
  • Best for: Halloween, DC cosplay and Harley Quinn couples costumes

How To Dress Like Poison Ivy

1. JACKET – We started our Poison Ivy jacket with this stunning velvet biker jacket in a dark green.

2. T-SHIRT – Under her jacket, Poison Ivy wears a low-cut white tee just like the one featured here.

3. TIGHTS – These dark green leggings are of great quality and just the right tone to contrast against Ivy’s lighter green skin.

4. LEG WRAPS – Unlike other depictions of Poison Ivy, this one from the Harley Quinn Show is pretty light on the ivy motif featuring just a few strands running down her legs, just like these simple, leafy wraps.

5. BODY PAINT – You will need a pastel green skin-friendly paint for your face, neck, and hands.

6. WIG – We love this long wavy red wig and think it is the best one possible for this look.

7. FOOTWEAR – Finally, for the footwear, you could go for a pair of showstopping knee-high boots or keep it subtle like us with some gorgeous ankle booties.

Poison Ivy costume guide.

More 'Harley Quinn Show' Costume Ideas

Poison Ivy is one of Batman’s most iconic villains and she finally got the extended screen time she deserved with the brilliant Harley Quinn Show.

This is a showstopping look on its own but it can also be paired with our Harley Quinn outfit as an adorable couple’s costume idea

For more fun and sexy costume ideas just like this Poison Ivy outfit, check out the rest of our Harley collection below!

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Poison Ivy Costume: FAQ

How do you make a DIY Poison Ivy costume from Harley Quinn?

Combine a dark green velvet jacket with a low-cut white T-shirt, green tights and matching ankle boots. Add leafy leg wraps, pastel green body paint and a long red wig to recreate Poison Ivy’s look from the Harley Quinn animated series.

What does Poison Ivy wear in the Harley Quinn show?

Poison Ivy wears a dark green jacket over a white top, paired with green leggings and boots. Her outfit has fewer leaves than traditional Poison Ivy costumes, although small ivy vines wrapped around the legs help make the character recognizable.

How do you recreate Poison Ivy’s green skin?

Apply skin-safe pastel green body paint to your face, neck and hands using a makeup sponge. Build the color gradually, set it with translucent powder and always patch-test the product before applying it more widely.

What hair and makeup do you need for a Poison Ivy costume?

Wear a long, wavy red wig and use green body paint to recreate Poison Ivy’s signature appearance. Green eyeshadow, defined eyebrows and a muted red lipstick can add more detail without making the makeup too complicated.

Are Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn a good couples costume?

Yes. A Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy costume is an instantly recognizable choice for couples, friends or best friends. The combination works especially well because Harley’s bold red-and-black outfit contrasts with Poison Ivy’s green clothing and red hair.