Miette wears an outfit defined by bold red-on-red layering, pairing a horizontal striped knit sweater with a utilitarian pinafore dress. The costume stands out because it relies on simple, storybook proportions rather than intricate armor or tailored seams, giving the character a distinctive presence against a dark industrial backdrop.
Recreating this look comes down to matching the saturation between your red layers and styling the hair with enough messy volume to feel authentic. Because the garment pieces are standard apparel cuts, you can focus most of your energy on proportions, footwear, and the weathered facial styling that pulls the entire character together.
The Sweater and Pinafore Layering
The foundation of the costume rests on two specific garments: a striped knit pullover and an overall dress worn directly on top. The sweater should feature bold, horizontal white stripes running across the chest, stomach, and sleeves. A clean crewneck neckline works best here, as bulky collars or turtlenecks will compete with the bib of the dress. The Pullover Red Sweater with White Stripes provides the correct horizontal striping across the sleeves and torso without extra bulk.
Over the knitwear, the pinafore needs a classic bib front supported by straight shoulder straps and an A-line skirt hitting near the knees. Layering the Red Overall Dress directly over the sweater establishes the bib front and skirt proportion. Pay attention to sizing when combining these two garments: overall dresses fitted tightly to summer t-shirts will bunch up and pull awkwardly over a knit sweater. Choose a size that leaves enough ease through the waist and armholes so the knit fabric sits flat beneath the bib.
Tights and Footwear
Beneath the skirt, the character wears simple, dark legwear paired with utilitarian boots. Black or charcoal ribbed tights give the lower half an understated vintage feel while keeping you comfortable during long days on convention floors. Pair them with mid-calf lace-up work boots or combat boots in dark brown or matte black leather. Scuffs and minor signs of wear actually benefit this costume, so steer clear of high-gloss dress shoes or pristine modern sneakers that clash with the rugged styling.
Shaping the Voluminous Curls
Miette’s hair is wild, shoulder-length, and packed with dense texture. Rather than smooth, glossy salon ringlets, the goal is an unruly cloud of curls that looks windblown and slightly disheveled. If working with natural hair or a heat-resistant synthetic wig, set small sections around a slim curling barrel, alternating the direction of each curl to prevent them from clumping into uniform waves.
Using the Hot Tools Professional Curling Iron with Multi-Heat Control lets you work in small sections with alternating curl directions to build irregular volume. Once the curls cool completely, flip your head upside down and rake through them using your fingers rather than a brush. A light dusting of styling powder or dry shampoo at the roots gives the curls the lifted, dry texture required for the character’s unkempt silhouette.
Weathered Cheeks and Lip Tint
The makeup for this character should look outdoorsy and unpowdered. Instead of sculpted contour or heavy eyeshadow, the focal point is a flushed, wind-bitten complexion that suggests hours spent running through damp harbor streets.
The Stila Cheek and Lip Stain in Cherry Crush provides that subtle, translucent red flush when blended across the apples of the cheeks and pressed onto the lips. Dab a small drop onto your fingertips and tap it quickly across the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose to mimic cold-weather redness. Press any remaining tint onto the center of bare lips for a soft, diffused stain with no sharp borders or glossy shine.
