How to Make Cat Valentine's Costume from Victorious
Long Burgundy Wig with Middle PartDusty Pink Textured Knit CardiganLight Pink Floral Scoop-Neck TankPink Tiered Tulle Mini SkirtPurple Flower-Shaped Crossbody BagGold Heart Pendant NecklaceSaveTap any item in the photo to shop itClick any item in the photo to shop it
| # | Item | Description | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Burgundy Wig with Middle Part | A long, straight, deep red wig with a middle part. Cat's hair on screen is a rich cherry-burgundy, darker than a bright candy red. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 2 | Dusty Pink Textured Knit Cardigan | A soft salmon-pink knit cardigan with a pointelle texture, worn open over the tank, as in her scene. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 3 | Light Pink Floral Scoop-Neck Tank | A light pink scoop-neck tank with large pink flowers on the chest, like Cat's top. It shows at the neckline under the cardigan. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 4 | Pink Tiered Tulle Mini Skirt | A short, flouncy baby-pink tulle skirt with ruffled tiers. This tulle piece is the most eye-catching part of Cat's outfit. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 5 | Purple Flower-Shaped Crossbody Bag | A small flower-shaped shoulder bag, a lighter lavender than Cat's deep-purple rose bag but the same shape. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 6 | Gold Heart Pendant Necklace | A fine gold chain with a small heart pendant, worn short at the collarbone. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
Start with the wig, since Cat's hair is the most recognizable part of her. Layer the open cardigan over the floral tank, step into the tiered skirt, and add the heart necklace. Carry the purple flower bag across your body and the look is done.
Getting Cat's red hair right
Cat's hair is a deep cherry red with burgundy depth, worn long and straight, with a part near the middle and a few face-framing strands. It is not orange, auburn or bright candy red, so choose a wine or burgundy-leaning red. A ready-made wig is far more reliable than dyeing your own hair to match.
Budget and alternate options
If you'd rather not layer a cardigan, tank and skirt separately, a one-piece pastel pink tiered mini dress like this ruffle mini dress gets a similar silhouette in a single garment — just add the wig, cardigan, bag and necklace on top.
Group and franchise ideas
Cat is one half of a natural Victorious pairing with her best friend Jade West — the two have opposite styles (Jade's dark and edgy, Cat's bright and pastel) that make for a fun contrast in a group photo. She's also the other lead of the spinoff Sam & Cat, so pairing with a Sam Puckett costume works as a two-person idea from that show instead.
About Cat Valentine
Cat Valentine is played by Ariana Grande in the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious, which aired from 2010 to 2013 and follows Tori Vega at Hollywood Arts, a Los Angeles performing arts high school, alongside classmates including Jade West, Andre Harris, Robbie Shapiro and Beck Oliver. The show was created by Dan Schneider.
Grande reprised the role as the lead of the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014), which paired Cat with Sam Puckett — Jennette McCurdy's character from iCarly — as the two ran an after-school babysitting business together. It was Grande's last regular TV role before she moved into music full time.
