How to Dress Up As Ash from Pokemon

Last Updated: March 13, 2021

Dress up as perky and fun Pokémon-loving Ash for a party, Halloween or cosplay event. This article will explain simple ways to put together an outfit that resembles this character.

Part 1

Part 1 of 6:
Choosing the tops

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Wear a jacket. Ash wears a jacket that is blue on top and white on the bottom. The jacket could be substituted for a solid blue or jean jacket. The jacket is best if it's blue with yellow buttons.
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Put on a black T-shirt with a white collar and short sleeves. Should you feel the urge to take the jacket off, Ash wears a solid black shirt underneath.

Part 2

Part 2 of 6:
Choosing the pants

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Wear blue or grey sweatpants. If you can't find that, jeans will be fine.
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Cuff your pants at the bottoms.

Part 3

Part 3 of 6:
Adding shoes

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Wear sneakers. Keep it simple.

Part 4

Part 4 of 6:
Adding the trademark hat

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Select the relevant hat version. There are over three different versions of Ash's hat, but the most recent is red on the bill, sides and back of the hat, and white in the front. There is a blue Pokéball in the middle of the front of the hat. If you're a good artist, you could make this yourself, but if art is not your strong suit you can buy an Ash hat on eBay.
- Find an advanced generation hat. You can also wear an Ash hat.

Part 5

Part 5 of 6:
Adding accessories

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Take some thin green gloves. These should be fingerless, so if they're not that way already, cut the fingers off the gloves.
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Make a Pokéball. Alternatively, purchase one. Carry it around with you.
- See Tips for making a Pokéball.
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Grab a backpack. Ash travels a lot, so carry a backpack in a solid color. Pink is to be avoided. Fill it with Pokéballs, a Pokédex, and anything else necessary.
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Obtain a toy Pikachu. You might want to consider getting a Pikachu stuffed animal and carrying it on your shoulder like Ash does.
- Alternatively, get someone to dress up as Pikachu and accompany you. All of these accessories are not necessary though.

Part 6

Part 6 of 6:
Looking and acting like Ash

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Prepare your hair. Ash has short black hair in his trademarked spike style. This can be accomplished with washout hair dye if your hair isn't black, and lots of hair gel. Or, if you want to save yourself the trouble; you could buy a short black wig, people won't notice if it isn't perfect.
- Spike your hair at the ends.
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Be a storyteller. Your version of Ash will be more entertaining if you have lots of stories about your adventures in the different Pokémon regions, people you met while traveling, especially challenging gym battles, etc.

Community Q&A

Question

Do I really need to have someone dress up as Pikachu?

Garrett

Top Answerer

Not at all, but if you have a friend who wants to dress up as Pikachu, it's all in good fun.
Question

How do I make a pokeball?

Verified writer

Community Answer

Find a sphere shaped object, and paint it to look like a pokeball.
Question

I really like Ash and want to dress like him, but how will I do that if I'm a girl?

Garrett

Top Answerer

You still can. "Crossplay", or cosplaying as a character who is a different gender than yourself, is actually quite common.
Question

Do I need to have a Pikachu toy?

Garrett

Top Answerer

No, you do not. Ash is automatically associated with his partner Pikachu, but if you don't have a toy to go with the look, you don't have to go out of your way to acquire one.
Question

How do you make your dog or cat into a Pikachu?

Community Answer

You could try using coloring to dye your dog/cat's hair the right color, but make sure it's safe for animals first! You could also try making costumes for them out of household items.
Question

If I have brown hair, how can I be Ash without dyeing it?

Garrett

Top Answerer

You don't necessarily have to have black hair to cosplay as Ash. If you really want to, try looking for a cosplay wig online. If that's not an option, consider looking for cheap, washable spray-dyes. This dye may discolor your hat if you choose this route, so weigh your options carefully.
Question

Do I need other Pokemon to cosplay Ash?

Pokedex person

Community Answer

No. Ash has adventured in many different regions, beginning each new adventure with only a Pikachu. If you want to get toys/plushies of other Pokemon to from a more complete team, that is entirely fine, but not necessarily needed.
Question

What do I do if someone asks me to pull out a pokemon when dressing up as Ash?

Community Answer

Just say the pokemon is sleeping at home right now,and you can probably just pull out a pokeball.
Question

How do I dress like Ash from Pokemon if I don't have money?

Community Answer

Try to find some clothes at home that looks like him, maybe a black shirt and jeans would work. For the hat, get a red or white hat and paint or spray paint it.
Question

How do I dress up as Pikachu?

Community Answer

Consult Dress Up as Pikachu from Pokemon .