Chipmunks Dance Costumes: Alvin, Simon and Theodore

Half the charm of the Chipmunks Dance is the casting. Three friends, three turns at the front, and three famous chipmunks to play. You do not need real costumes: the trend's most-watched versions are filmed in hoodies and sweatpants. A shared color code does the work. Here is how to dress your trio, from the five-minute version to a full Halloween look.

The five-minute version: three colors

If you only do one thing, give each dancer a different solid top:

• Red for Alvin
• Blue for Simon
• Green for Theodore

Solid, bright colors make every handoff easy to follow, even on a small phone screen. Hoodies and oversized sweatshirts are ideal: they move well, they read clearly on camera, and they match the relaxed look of the trend. Grey or black sweatpants keep the attention on the tops.

Alvin (red)

Alvin is the loud one who always wants the spotlight, so he usually gets the middle spot, opening the dance and coming back for a second turn.

• A red hoodie or sweatshirt, ideally with a big letter A on the chest (iron-on letters or felt cut-outs work)
• A red baseball cap, worn forward or backward
• Attitude: big faces, lots of pointing at the camera

Simon (blue)

Simon is the tall, careful planner. He takes the first handoff, the back-to-the-camera shimmy.

• A blue sweater or hoodie
• Round glasses (frames with the lenses popped out are fine on camera)
• Attitude: precise, slightly unimpressed, perfectly on the count

Theodore (green)

Theodore is the sweet one with the biggest smile. His turn is the arm-swinging solo straight at the lens.

• A green sweater or hoodie, the bigger and cozier the better
• Attitude: pure joy, maximum grin

All-girl trio: the Chipettes

The Chipettes are the chipmunks' counterparts, and their colors give all-girl groups a ready-made look:

• Brittany: pink
• Jeanette: purple, with glasses
• Eleanor: green

Many groups post under #chipettes with this casting, often with matching pigtails or ponytails.

Mixed groups

Mixed trios usually pair each chipmunk with the Chipette in a related color, so the order stays readable: red or pink in the middle, blue or purple on the left, green on the right. Or simply let everyone pick the character they relate to most. The colors matter more than the names.

Make it a Halloween look

The trend took off again in autumn 2026, and a lot of groups used it for Halloween. To turn the color code into a costume:

• Ears: headbands with small, rounded brown felt ears
• Tails: a strip of brown faux fur pinned to the back of the hoodie
• Face: a dot of brown face paint on the nose and three whisker lines on each cheek
• Teeth: two white felt squares on a sticker, or skip it if you plan to talk

Keep it light enough to move. The routine has spins, a low bent-knee pose and a run at the camera, so long tails and loose hats will get in the way.

What films best

• Solid colors beat prints. Logos and patterns blur when people move.
• Avoid colors that match the background. A green top against a green hedge disappears; check in a test shot.
• Brightness helps. Outdoor light makes red, blue and green look their best.
• Match the tones. If one dancer is in pastel and two are in bold colors, the trio reads as unbalanced.

Ready to film? Learn the turns in our step-by-step guide, and check which song to use.

Photos for the AI version

The same outfits work for the AI version. One clear photo of each person, full-length or from the knees up, gives the AI everything it needs to keep their look in every frame of the routine.

Quick answers

What colors are Alvin, Simon and Theodore? Red, blue and green.

What colors are the Chipettes? Brittany is pink, Jeanette is purple and Eleanor is green.

Do we need real costumes? No. Three solid colored hoodies are enough, and that is how most viral versions are filmed.