Pennywise — 2017 / 2019 Pennywise

The look

The Bill Skarsgård version radically redesigns Pennywise into an ancient, unsettling clown rather than a conventional circus performer. The costume combines Victorian-inspired clothing, layered gray/cream fabric, metallic details, exaggerated sleeves, a large ruffled collar, pom-poms, pointed shoes, and sculpted clown makeup. This is the most recognizable modern Pennywise cosplay.

Base costume

1. 01Gray / Off-White Clown Suit — Full-body antique-inspired costume. Weathered gray/off-white fabric. Fitted through the torso. Distinctive layered construction.
2. 02Puffed Sleeves — Large gathered sleeves. Create the exaggerated silhouette around the shoulders.
3. 03Large Ruffled Collar — Tall layered collar around the neck. Pale gray/cream. Important part of the silhouette.
4. 04Three Pom-Poms — Red/orange pom-poms positioned vertically on the front. Major visual identifier.
5. 05Waist Construction — Structured around the waist. Multiple overlapping fabric layers.
6. 06Striped / Layered Leg Sections — Textured lower-body construction. Creates the antique theatrical appearance.
7. 07Pointed Clown Shoes — Long, pointed shoes. Light gray/off-white. More elongated than traditional clown shoes.
8. 08Gloves — Pale gloves. Long and fitted.

Character details

Extremely pale face. Orange-red hair. High forehead. Sharp cheekbones. Yellowish/gray eyes. Enlarged teeth. Narrow, exaggerated smile. Pointed ears. Unnaturally long fingers.

Hair / face / makeup

• Hair: Bright orange-red. Receding hairline. Wild curls. Sits high on the sides of the head.
• Makeup: White/pale base. Red makeup begins around the mouth and extends upward across the cheeks and forehead. Red vertical forehead marking. Dark eye areas. Black/red lips. Heavy prosthetic facial shaping. For maximum accuracy, prosthetic appliances are more effective than ordinary clown face paint.

Props

• Red balloon.
• Pennywise's paper boat.
• Georgie's raincoat as a scene prop.
• Sewer/drain accessories.

What makes the cosplay read as Pennywise

The strongest combination is: Gray Victorian clown suit + huge ruffled collar + three pom-poms + orange hair + white face + red facial markings + pointed shoes + red balloon. The three pom-poms and historical costume silhouette are particularly important for identifying the 2017 version.