How to Make a Cammy Costume (Street Fighter)

Published 2023-10-03 · Updated 2026-10-15

Cammy White is one of the easiest Street Fighter characters to recognise and one of the trickier ones to wear comfortably. Her classic look, from Super Street Fighter II onward, is a green high-neck leotard, a red beret, red gauntlets, combat boots, painted camouflage on her legs and two long blonde braids that hang past her waist.

Before you buy anything, decide which Cammy you are doing. The classic leotard version is the one most people recognise. Street Fighter 6 gave her a short haircut and a more covered outfit, so if you'd rather not wear a leotard, the SF6 look is a legitimate alternative rather than a compromise.

This guide covers the classic version. The braids and the beret do most of the work for recognition: get those right and people will know who you are even if your leotard is a slightly different green.

At a glance

Difficulty: Moderate (wig braiding and body paint)
Rough budget: $70–$130 for the pieces below
Time to put on: About 45 minutes including leg paint
What people recognise first: Twin braids + red beret

What you need

Kelly green turtleneck leotard — A high neck matches Cammy's collar. Go for a matte fabric; shiny spandex reads as a swimsuit in photos.
Long blonde braided wig — The braids should reach at least your hips. Thin braids look wrong; you want thick, rope-like plaits.
Red wool beret — Wool holds its shape better than felt. Wear it tilted, pulled down on one side.
Red gauntlets — Her gloves are a strong red that should match the beret as closely as possible.
Green body paint (for leg camo) — Use a water-activated body or face paint, not craft acrylic, and patch-test it on your skin a day before.
Lace-up military boots — Mid-calf combat boots. Break them in before a full convention day.

How to put it together

Base layer and leotard

Put on skin-tone tights or dance shorts first if you want more coverage; they won't show in most photos.
Step into the leotard and smooth the neck so it sits high and straight.
Use body tape at the leg openings so the leotard doesn't ride up during the day.

Leg camouflage

Paint before you put the boots on. Cammy's camo is a few irregular green streaks on the front and outside of the thighs, not a full army print.
Sketch the shapes lightly with a makeup pencil, then fill with a damp brush or sponge.
Let it dry fully and finish with a makeup setting spray so it doesn't transfer onto tights or seats.

Wig and braids

Braid or flat-pin your own hair and put on a wig cap.
If your wig isn't pre-braided, plait it before the event, starting just behind the ears so the braids hang forward over your shoulders.
Secure the ends with small hair elastics in the wig colour.

Beret, gauntlets and boots

Pin the beret to the wig with two bobby pins at the back, tilted towards one side.
Pull on the gauntlets last so you can still do up boot laces without them.
Lace the boots snugly; loose combat boots look clumsy with a leotard.

Finishing details

Cammy has a small scar on her left cheek. A thin line of brown-red eyeliner, softened with a fingertip, is enough.
Practise one fighting pose; her Cannon Spike leg raise or a low crouch both photograph well.

About the character

Cammy White first appeared in Super Street Fighter II in 1993. In the series she is a member of Delta Red, a British special forces unit, which is where the beret, combat boots and camouflage paint come from. Her backstory ties her to the villain M. Bison, and she was originally created as one of his agents before breaking free.

She has been a playable character in most Street Fighter games since, as well as in the Street Fighter Alpha series, which shows her younger look, and in crossovers such as the Marvel vs. Capcom games. Her design has stayed close to the original until Street Fighter 6, which modernised it with shorter hair and a more covered outfit.

Frequently asked questions

How do I paint Cammy's leg camouflage?

Use water-activated body paint or face paint in one or two shades of green. Sketch a few irregular streaks on the front and outer thighs with a makeup pencil, fill them with a damp brush, let them dry and seal with a setting spray. Avoid craft acrylics; they crack and can irritate skin.

Can I do a Cammy costume without wearing just a leotard?

Yes. Most cosplayers wear skin-tone tights or dance shorts underneath for coverage. If you want something fully covered, Cammy's Street Fighter 6 outfit is an official design and just as recognisable to fans of the newer game.

What colour green is Cammy's leotard?

A mid-to-dark green, close to kelly or forest green. Matte fabric looks closer to the game art than shiny swimsuit material. Matching the beret and gauntlets to the same red matters more than the exact green.

How long should Cammy's braids be?

Long: in the classic design they hang to about her hips or lower. Choose a wig at least 30 inches long, or a pre-braided wig, and make the braids thick rather than tight and thin.

What's a good partner or group costume with Cammy?

Chun-Li is the classic pairing. For a Street Fighter group, add Ryu, Ken or M. Bison, whose story is tied to Cammy's.