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As it’s the spooky season and I already did a Fleur de Lys Costume post last year, I thought why not do an Esmeralda from Notre Dame de Paris Costume post?
Esmeralda wears two costumes in Notre Dame de Paris; her green act one costume and her white prisoner costume in act two. If you WANT to get super technical there are two other “costumes” she wears. One is a weird lab coat-looking costume as seen in the original 1998 Paris production and a red rose costume worn in London and Russian promotional pictures.
This post is just going to focus on the green dress. There are a few takes on the this costume and for even more info you can read this article. Very simply there is the swirl-like velvet version and then the takes on that version which use some form of pattern, mainly tonal florals. Then there is the Italian version which uses patchwork lace. And lastly there the 2016 redesign.
The green color can appear more like golden-olive green but darker tones can be used like in Korean version.
However there are a few design elements that remain consistence. Her dress is is an A-line silhouette with a v-neck with 3/4 bell-sleeves, and is roughly floor length with a high slit up the leg. There can be sparkly details like metallic thread or sequins. Italian version however doesn’t have an sparkly embellishments.
These picks are more based on over-all vibes rather than getting an exact matching dress which would need to be sewn. Also not including the redesign version as it a very unique dress.
Dress options for Original Velvet Paris Version
Option #1: MEROKEETY Women’s V Neck Wrap Velvet Maxi Dress Bell Sleeve
Option #2: WaterDress Women’s Velvet Prom Dress with Sleeves Slit V Neck
Option #3: Ever-Pretty Women’s Retro Evening Gown A Line V-Neck Wrap Velvet Long Formal Dress
Option #4: BerryGo Women’s Velvet V Neck Wrap Semi Formal Dress Cocktail Party Maxi Dress
Option #5: Adrianna Papell Women’s Burnout Velvet Gown
Dress Options for Pattern Versions
This version was harder than I thought it would be
Option #1: Simplee Women’s Boho Floral Maxi Dress
Option #2: Simplee Women’s Velvet Maxi Dress V Neck Short Sleeve Empire Waist Semi Formal Long Cocktail Dress
Option #3: Amegoya Women’s Velvet Short Sleeve V Neck Formal Maxi Dress
Option #4: BTFBM Women’s Boho Cocktail Maxi Dress
Option #5: Sparkly Sequin Mermaid Prom Dresses for Women with Slit Long Sleeve Evening Party Gown
Dress Options for Lace Version
Option #1: REPHYLLIS Women’s V Neck Lace Vintage Formal Bridesmaid Wedding Long Dress
Option #2: VFSHOW Womens Off Shoulder Bell Sleeve Formal Evening Wedding Party Maxi Dress
Option #3: Prom Dresses with Slit Pocket V Neck Lace Long Ball Gown 3/4 Sleeves Satin Formal Party Gown
Wig Options
Notre Dame de Paris Esmeralda has darker hair compared to Fleur de Lys. Most of the time it’s the performer’s natural hair but wigs are used. The Wigs are dark brown, black or even reddish tones. Her hair is traditionally long with some form of wave to it. If you hair is already long and a darker shade, you’re good but if not you don’t need a wig if you don’t want to wear one.
Fun Fact: There has been at least one Esmeralda who has rocked short hair, Melanie Renaud.
Wig Option #1: Esmee Long Wavy Black Wigs for Women Natuaral Synthetic Hair Heat Resistant Brunette Wig
Wig Option #2: WIGNEE Long Red Wig Middle Part Dark Red Wig 26 Inches Long Wavy Wig
Wig Option #3: Black Wigs for Women Long Wavy Middle Part Full Wigs Halloween Cosplay Synthetic Wig
May your Halloween be fill of Costumes and Candy. Have Fun!