In Umamusume: Pretty Derby, your favorite horse girls don’t just race — they shine. Whether it's a festive Christmas outfit or a summer swimsuit version, the game features a variety of alternate costumes that add flair, style, and personality to your favorite characters.
This guide covers everything you need to know in 2025: how to unlock skins, which outfits are the most popular, and where you can show them off.
π How to Unlock Alternate Costumes in Umamusume
1. Default Training & Race Outfits
Every Umamusume comes with standard:
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A Training Uniform
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A Race Uniform
These are automatically equipped and not customizable, but each character’s base outfit has slight variations.
2. Seasonal & Event Costumes (Gacha Units)
These are limited-time versions of characters with:
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Different stats
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Unique skill sets
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Custom outfits (e.g. Santa Oguri Cap, Swimsuit Kitasan Black)
π₯ Pro tip: These are not cosmetic-only. To use these outfits, you must pull that specific version during its banner.
3. Casual Home Outfits (Bond Rewards)
Unlocked by:
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Raising a character’s Bond Level
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Clearing certain story goals
These outfits change their home screen appearance, voice lines, and occasionally animations.
✅ Free to earn, great for casual players!
4. Outfit Shop (Jewels & Medal Exchange)
Some skins are available through the:
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Dresser
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Live Shop
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Team Stadium Exchange
Currencies accepted:
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Paid/Earned Jewels
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Event Medals
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Ticket Exchanges during limited reruns
5. Anniversary & Collaboration Costumes
During anniversary events or IP collaborations, unique skins become available:
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New Year’s Kimono Sets
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Cross-media collabs (e.g. Haruhi Suzumiya crossover)
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Only available for a short time, sometimes never rerun
π€ Where Do Skins Appear?
| Game Mode | Outfit Affects? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Home Screen | ✅ Yes | Select outfits from Dresser |
| Live Performances | ✅ Yes | Can choose from unlocked costumes |
| Races | ❌ No (Race Suit only) | Auto-selected based on horse |
| Training Mode | ❌ No (Linked to unit) | Use specific costume units only |
π Top 5 Alternate Costumes You Should Collect
π 1. Christmas Oguri Cap
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Legendary red Santa dress
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Exclusive animations & jingles
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Limited winter rerun only
π©± 2. Swimsuit Kitasan Black & Satono Diamond
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Summer duo skin
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Flashy skill effects and splashy visuals
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Often appears during August banners
π 3. New Year’s Narita Brian
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Traditional kimono with fireworks-themed animation
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Special idle emotes and voice lines
π¦ 4. Halloween Rice Shower
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Gothic-style lace dress
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Cult favorite thanks to spooky animations and lore depth
☕ 5. Casual Outfits (Free Unlocks)
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Hoodies, casual skirts, comfy vibes
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Great for relaxed Home screen aesthetics
π️ Tips to Collect & Customize Outfits Fast
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π― Save Jewels for upcoming seasonal banners
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π Track reruns for limited collab skins
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πͺ Spend medals wisely in exchange shops
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π§‘ Max Bond Level with favorite Umamusume for free costumes
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π Use the Dresser menu to preview & equip skins for Home/Live mode
π§ Final Thoughts: More Than Just Fashion
In Umamusume, alternate outfits aren’t just about looks — they’re tied to strategy, story, and game enjoyment. Whether you’re chasing that swimsuit tier-list top performer or just want to see Rice Shower smile in casual wear, collecting costumes adds long-term value and variety to your gameplay.
π§ Community Resources & Related Articles
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Umamusume Wiki (JP/EN) – Costume lists and unlock details
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r/UmaMusume – Global community support, fan skins, and leaks
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When to Pull: Best Gacha Banners Worth Your Jewels in Umamusume

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