DIY Esmeralda Costume for Halloween

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A Buying Guide for Disney’s Esmeralda’s Costume

So you want to Dress up as Esmeralda? Awesome!

Esmeralda as a Disney Princess picture image
Disney’s Esmeralda

Esmeralda is a great choice for a Halloween costume or if your going to Convention. It’s fun and being a in Disney character’s costume is very identifiable. Plus you can wear the pieces in your day-to-day life.

The great thing about Esmeralda’s costume is that you can buy all components that you need.  So it’s an easy DIY costume.

Here what you need; A white peasant blouse, purple skirt, darker purple hip scarf, blue waist cincher or corset, a pink headband or scarf, and  jewelry.

Here are some items you can buy to make her costume or a costume inspired by Esmeralda.

Esmeralda’s White Blouse

Esmeralda's Costume, Disney, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Esmeralda’s Costume ( White Top)

For a top Esmeralda wears a white, peasent blouse or chemise. It’s off-should with a folded down collar. The sleeves are puffed and hit right at between the mid-bicep and the elbows.

The most importance parts of the blouse to focus on when buying is the color, the puffed sleeves and the off-shoulder neckline. So long as the sleeves are not long you get away most lengths.

Blouse option #1: The PirateDressing Women’s Pirate Blouse (available in other colors)

Blouse option #2: LYANER Women’s Off Shoulder Shirred Short Sleeve Crop Blouse

Blouse option #3: Crop Ruffle Short Sleeve Off Shoulder Blouse

Blouse option #4: LYANER Women’s Ruffle Short Sleeve Tie Up Back Crop Top Off Shoulder Bardot Blouse

Blouse option #5: Scarlet Darkness Women’s Renaissance Shirt

Blouse option #6: Women Renaissance Blouse (a cheaper option, more costume than everyday wear though)

Of course, you can get also chemise since there is some indication that she is wearing one as you can see a white underskirt periodically throughout the movie. If you’re going out for halloween a chemise will help keep you warm and it will protect your skin from the corset.

Chemise option #1: Chemise dress

Chemise option #2: Cotton Renaissance Dress 

Chemise option #3: Scarlet Darkness Renaissance Dress

Esmeralda Long Purple Skirt

Esmeralda's costume, purple skirt, Disney The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996
Esmeralda’s costume (purple skirt)

Esmeralda wears a long, ankle-length skirt in a bright unembellished mid-tone purple. It has a good amount of moment so consider getting something like a long circle skirt, aline or even a bellydancing skirt.

The important factors for choosing a skirt are the color and the length. Fabric and hemline matter less. And go for a decorated one if you’re feeling it.

Skirt option #1: OCHENTA Women’s Elastic Waist Long Flowy Bohemian Cotton Skirt

Skirt option #2: Scarlet Darkness Maxi Skirt with Pockets

Skirt option #3: MUNAFIE Belly Dance Satin Skirt

Skirt option #4: Sinono Women Chiffon Retro Ankle-Length Skirt

Skirt option #5: Women’s Belly Dance Chiffon Skirt with Coins

Skirt option #6: Belly Dance Skirt Tribal Chiffon Tiered Maxi Full Skirt

Skirt option #7: Afibi Womens Chiffon Retro Ankle Length Skirt

Skirt option #8: ANRABESS Women’s Boho Elastic High Waist Pleated A-Line Flowy Swing Asymmetric Tiered Maxi Long Skirt Dress with Pockets

Esmeralda’s Hip Scarf

Disney Esmeralda Costume, dark Hip Scarf with coins, The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996
Esmeralda’s Costume (Hip Scarf)

Layered over her long purple skirt, Esmeralda wears a darker purple asymmetrically draped hip scarf. It is trimmed with a thin golden-yellow edge and mid-sized golden coins along the bottom edge.

For hip scarf just focus of color and gold coins. Darker purples are better and if you want go with a more embellished opinion go for it!

Hip Scarf option #1: WAYDA Hip Scarf with 128 Gold Coins

Hip Scarf option #2: Lauthen.S 128 Coins Belly Dance Hip Scarf

Hip Scarf option #3: Vogue Style Chiffon Dangling Gold Coins Belly Dance Hip Scarf

Hip Scarf option #4: Belly Dance Hip Scarf, Women’s Chiffon Belly Dancing Scarf with 128 Coins for Yoga Class

Hip Scarf option #5: Lauthen.S 248 Coins Belly Dance Hip Scarf

Esmeralda’s Corset/Waist Cincher

Esmeralda in a blue and gold striped Corset or Waist Cincher, Costume, Disney The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1996
Esmeralda’s Underbust Corset (Waist Cincher)

Esmeralda wears a blue, slightly green waist cincher with thin gold vertical stripes. You could also use a underbust corset (or bustier) just make sure it doesn’t cover the bust. To be more screen accurate you can apply ribbon or trim either by sewing or glue. However just getting in a blue and wore at the waist will read Esmeralda.

Waist Cincher option #1: Zhitunemi Women’s Satin Underbust Corset Bustier

Waist Cincher option #2: Hoerev Corsets Belt Tops Leather Vest

Waist Cincher option #3: luvsecretlingerie Heavy Duty 18/26 Double Steel Boned Waist Training Cincher

Gold Trim option #1: 1/4 inch Ribbli Gold Satin Ribbon

Gold Trim option #2: 1/4 Mandala Crafts Double Fold Bias Tape for Sewing

Esmeralda’s Hair Scarf

Disney Esmeralda Costume, pink hair scarf, The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996
Esmeralda’s Costume (Pink Hair Scarf)

Esmeralda’s hair style is secured by a wide pink head scarf that looks like a fabric headband which is effortlessly draped to one side and hangs down passed her shoulder. Try to get a head scarf or any scarf that is long and pink. The color of pink doesn’t matter that much but a mid-tone or fushia is a good option.

Hair Scarf option # 1: Harewom Head Scarf for Women Head Wrap Solid Long Lightweight Stretch Head Scarfs Headband for Winter Braid Wig Locs Deep Pink

Hair Scarf option # 2: vimate 35″ Square Silk Like Head Scarf

Hair Scarf option # 3: MissShorthair 50s Chiffon Scarf Sheer Square Neck Head Scarf for Women

Hair Scarf option # 4: RIIQIICHY Women Shawls and Wraps for Evening Dresses Like Chiffon Silk Scarf

Hair Scarf option # 5: Mulberry Park Pure Silk Head Scarf

Jewelry Options

Disney Esmeralda Costume, Gold Jewelry, The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996
Esmeralda’s Costume (Gold Jewelry)

Esmeralda wears lot of gold jewelry. She wears three bangles, one wide bracelet, one anklet, and one large hoop earring. As along as these jewelry pieces are gold and worn at the right places, go for what works for you and your budget.

For the earring the larger the better, like over at least 50mm. For the wide bracelet you could use a cuff.

Hoop Earring option #1: 4 Pairs Silver Gold Hoop Earrings for Women

Hoop Earring option #2: Hoop Earrings for Women 14K Real Gold Plated, 925 Sterling Silver Post Gold hoops for Women

Gold Bangles option #1: FUNOJOY Gold Bangle Bracelets for Women

Gold Bangles option #2: Xerling 14Pcs Gold Boho Indian Multi Bangle Bracelet Set

Wide Bracelet (cuff) option #1: Salircon 3PCS Chunky Gold Cuff Bracelets 

Wide Bracelet (cuff) option #2: Cuff Bracelet for Women | Nefriti Open Cuff Bracelet Bangle

Gold Anklet option #1: Miabella 925 Sterling Silver Italian Solid 3.5mm Flexible Flat Herringbone Link Chain Anklet

Gold Anklet option #2: Gold Anklet for Women 14K Gold Plated Trendy Dainty Link Chain Ankle Bracelets 

Wig Options

Disney Esmeralda Costume, hair, The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996
Esmeralda’s costume (hair)

Esmeralda’s hair has voluminous thick black hair. It looks even more full has it pulled up with her pink hair scarf. She also has a side-swept fringe. The most important detail about the wig is defiantly the color, the length and the volume.

1-4 options

Wig option #1: 26 Inches Black Lace Front Wig Natural Long Wavy Synthetic Hair Wig for Cosplay Party Halloween (black)

Wig option #2: Onedor Long Hair Curly Wavy Full Head Halloween Wigs Cosplay Costume Party Hairpiece (1#-Black)

Wig option #3: 13×4 Lace Front Wigs Black Lace Frontal Wig Natural Wave Pre Plucked Tiny Knots 26 Inch Pre-layered Long Wavy Synthetic Lace Wig

Wig option #4: MapofBeauty 28 Inch/70 cm Long Wavy Middle Part with No Bangs Synthetic Fiber Curly Fashion Women Party Cosplay Wig (Black)

Optional Cloak

Disney Esmeralda Costume, Blue Cloak, The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1996
Esmeralda’s Costume (Blue Cloak)

If you live in a colder climate and want an added layer, Esmeralda does wear a blue cloak once in the movie.

Blue Cloak option #1: LMYOVE Men Hooded Cloak, Adult Medieval Renaissance Costume with Hood, Velvet Cape Halloween Dress Up

Extras Add-Ons

Esmeralda and Djali Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Esmeralda and Djail

There are a few add-ons that you could add to your Esmeralda like a Djali plush and/or a tambourine.

“Djali” option #1: VIAHART Patrick The Pygmy Goat – 18 Inch Large Stuffed Animal Plush – by Tiger Tale Toys

“Djali” option #2: Douglas Poppy Goat Plush Stuffed Animal

Tambourine option #1: 8″ Tambourine with Head – Red Wood Handheld – Single Row 6 Pairs Jingles

Have Fun dressing up as Disney’s Esmeralda!

Disney Esmeralda wears two other costumes in the Disney version her Feast of Fools Red Dress and her White Prisoner Dress, if you’re looking to be a little different those are both good options.

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8 Thoughts on “DIY Esmeralda Costume for Halloween

  1. Raven Wilson on 07/13/2021 at 7:31 pm said:

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  2. Melody Bailey on 02/26/2019 at 12:03 pm said:

    Will there be costume ideas for Quasimodo?

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  4. Miche on 10/14/2016 at 5:37 pm said:

    Etsy.com has a few people who make high-quality Esmeralda costumes that look exactly like the Disney version.

  5. Clara E on 07/14/2014 at 1:27 pm said:

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