What You’ll Need
- Purple Winter Retro Long Wool Pea Coat
- Latex Plastic Pink Pig Nose with Elastic Band
- Houndstooth Check Pattern Lime, Plum, and Raspberry Scarf
- Summer Vintage Short Sleeve A-line Hem Dress in Dark Blue
- Brown Satin Sash
- Green and Blue Striped Shirt
- Green Leather Gloves
- Dark Green Opaque Tights
- Green Mary Jane T-Strap Pumps
Penelope Wilhern’s runaway wardrobe blends storybook eccentricity with mid-2000s London street style. Her most memorable look relies heavily on bold layering, pairing saturated jewel tones—rich plum, emerald green, and deep navy—against whimsical patterns that feel collected rather than matched.
Because her silhouette depends on outerwear and heavy fabrics, getting the pieces to balance against each other is the primary challenge. You are balancing a heavy woolen coat over a structured vintage dress, anchored by bright accessories and her unmistakable pig snout.
The Prosthetic Snout and Scarf
Penelope’s defining physical feature is her upturned pig snout, which sits centered over the nose and upper lip. A lightweight latex or plastic nose with an elastic band works straight out of the package. If you prefer a cleaner blend, snip off the elastic, apply a thin coat of spirit gum along the inner flange, and dust the tip with a peachy-pink blush to match your natural skin undertones. Ensure the nostril holes remain unobstructed so breathing stays easy throughout the day.
The houndstooth scarf in lime, plum, and raspberry is central to the silhouette because Penelope spends half the story using it to hide her face. A wide, loosely woven wool scarf wraps twice around the neck and pulls right up over the lower edge of the snout. This tucks away any elastic straps or unblended makeup borders without requiring constant touch-ups. Let the fringed ends hang unevenly across the front of your coat.
The Purple Pea Coat
A rich purple double-breasted pea coat frames the entire outfit. The cut should fall roughly to mid-thigh with broad notch lapels that prop up behind the scarf. Medium to heavyweight wool gives the garment enough structure to drape cleanly over several inner layers without pinching at the armholes or straining across the back.
Layering the Dress and Striped Top
Under the coat, Penelope wears an A-line dark blue dress layered over a long-sleeved green and blue striped shirt. The contrast between the casual horizontal stripes at the sleeves and collar against the tailored navy skirt gives the outfit its eccentric, storybook charm. A fitted cotton shirt prevents fabric from bunching underneath the sleeveless or short-sleeved dress bodice.
A wide brown satin sash cinches the dress at the natural waistline. Rather than using a rigid belt, Penelope ties a simple ribbon knot with the tails draping down the side of the skirt. Ironing the sash on low heat before wearing keeps the satin crisp and prevents it from curling into a narrow string under the weight of the coat.
Gloves, Tights, and Footwear
Her accessories pull the green hues from the striped shirt into the lower half of the silhouette. Opaque dark green tights provide consistent color coverage from waist to hem. Matching green leather gloves slip over the wrists, tucking neatly beneath the striped cuffs so no bare skin shows between the sleeve and hand.
Round-toe green Mary Jane pumps with a classic T-strap anchor the base of the look. A low to mid-height block heel keeps the styling authentic to the character’s vintage-inspired wardrobe while offering stability for walking across convention floors. Fastening the T-strap securely over the opaque tights prevents heel slippage as you move.
