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It’s The Spooky Season.
Disney’s Esmeralda’s costume is a great Halloween costume idea. This is because it is super recognizable and made up for easy to get pieces, some of which you may already have in your closet.
But Disney’s Esmeralda has another costume, well technically she has three but no one going to wear her white prisoner costume plus who would recognize that one? I’m talking about her Red Festival of Fool look. Which also highly memorable.
This one is a little hard to DIY. You might be to be a little more crafty with either sewing and/or with a hot glue gun. Never doubt a hot gun glue, they are great in a pinch. But let’s see what one can buy readily for this costume.
What you’ll need for this Costume:
Since you’re going to need Sheer purple fabric for the flutter sleeves and gold trim, let’s start with those.
The Sleeves
Between you and me, the purple of the sleeves is more of a magenta and you can just use a scarf instead of getting fabric. Also this means you can have a finished edge if you use the hem. Also note if you’re going for it Esmeralda’s sleeves have slit up the center.
Flutter Sleeve option #1: Alivila.Y Fashion Womens Chiffon Scarf Wrap Hijab Bridal Wedding Scarves Shawl for Bridesmaid
Now for the Trim
Esmeralda’s trim in the movie is flat but you can go in other directions since there are a lot of gold trim option out there (pun always intended). So one option is more screen accurate and the other is a little more fun.
Gold Trim option #2: 3 Yards Resin Rhinestone Bling Ribbons Self Adhesive Diamond Crystal Ribbon Roll Glitter Resin Diamond Belt Ribbon for DIY Art Crafts (Gold Base with Yellow,0.4 Inch)
Can’t help it, I align with Tamatoa’s aesthetic.
Now for Dress options
This one is a good base. It is shorter than the film but just add sheer purple fabric and gold trim and you’re nearly there.
Red Dress option #1: Off Shoulder Satin Homecoming Dress with Pockets A Line Sweetheart Sleeveless Short Prom Dress CA42
This one will need a skirt but the neckline is a good start. Much like the first option sheer purple fabric and gold trim are need.
Red Dress option #2: Mizoci Women’s Summer Sexy Bodycon Tube Top Off Shoulder Party Club Midi Dress
This gown has off-the-shoulder arrangement so it could work
Red Dress option #3: Infinity Dress with Bandeau, Convertible Bridesmaid Dress, Long, Plus Size, Multi-Way Dress, Twist Wrap Dress
Red Dress option #4: Women Sexy Off Shoulder Elegant V Neck Short Sleeve Wrap Formal Evening Gowns High Split Mermaid Party Cocktail Dress
Another method is getting a body suit skirt combo. This because the costume is super fitted in the bodice so a body suit makes sense.
Red Dress option #5: YMDUCH Women’s Sexy Strapless Bodysuit One Piece Triangle Off Shoulder Leotard
Red Dress option #6: MANGOPOP Off The Shoulder Long Sleeve Short Sleeve Bodysuit for Women
Skirt Options
For the skirt go for a dancing skirt for maximum twirling opportunities. Having a skirt with movement is your friend here
Red Skirt option #1: Danzcue Womens Long Full Circle Dance Skirt
Red Skirt option #2: Wuchieal Women’s lyrical dance skirt professional belly dance costume, bellydance costumes, belly dancer outfit skirt
Red Skirt option #3: Sinono Womens Chiffon Retro Maxi Skirt Vintage Ankle-Length Skirts
Red Skirt option #4: Danzcue Womens Long Full Circle Dance Skirt
The Sheer Hip Scarf
Wrapped around her hips, Esmeralda wears a long sheer purple. If you’re feeling enterprising you can make one, basically just make a long rectangle. If you feeling less enterprising get a sarong.
Sheer Purple Hip Scarf option #1: Ekouaer Women’s Short Sarongs Chiffon Cover Ups Sheer Bikini Wraps for Swimwear S-3XL
Though it’s not a hip scarf it should be long enough at 70inch.
Sheer Purple Hip Scarf option #2: MissShorthair Womens Solid Color Scarfs Long Lightweight Scarf for Women Large Sheer Wrap Shawl
Now I know this is a curtain but if it’s good enough for Maria (The Sound of Music) and Giselle (Enchanted), it’s good enough for me!
Sheer Purple Hip Scarf option #3: Premium Quality Sheer Voile Scarf Valance for Home & Event Designs (54″ X 216″, Purple)
2nd option for this is if your feeling like going an extra mile you could paint stars, moon and suns on it and create the scarf she leaves with Frollo.
Purple Scarf option: Stunning Handmade Chiffon Belly Dance Veil, For Practice
Now for the Jewelry.
Most of the jewelry she wears are from her other costume so you can click here for options for her hoop earring, cuff, bracelets and anklet however the tiara is a bit trickier.
One option would be to get a plain gold headband and wear it across your forehead. You could also fashion it from the gold trim and some Velcro or a hook and eye. You could use try some epoxy sculpt to make a more screen accurate tiara.
Tiara option #1: Womens Metal Headbands with 3 Colors Black Gold Silver Plated Hairband Head Bands Pack of 12
Tiara option #2: Women Girls Rhinestone Crystal Crown Costume Headwear for Wedding Prom Birthday Party Halloween Decorations
Doesn’t look similar to Esmeralda but has the right spirit.
Tiara option #3: Crystal Halo Crown Headpiece – Virgin Mary Headband Moon Headwear Wedding Photoshoot Costume Boho Goddess Crown
However if you’re as hung up on being accurate you could also just get red and gold tiara to get the impression of the look. A Tiara like this one.
Tiara option #4: Didder Gold Tiaras for Women, Red Rhinestones Tiaras and Crowns for Women Elegant Princess Crown with Combs Tiaras for Girls Wedding Crowns for Brides Women’s Headbands Prom Birthday Party
Good Luck! And have fun this Halloween!