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As it’s the Spooky Halloween season and since I’ve done a DIY buying guide for Disney Esmeralda’s costume that she wears throughout the movie and her red performance dress, I thought why not do her prisoner costume that she wears at the climatic end of the movie.
This costume is very simple as it’s just white short sleeves dress with a brown rope belt. However like most things in life the devil is in the details. For instance you can add tears and burn marks to make it all your own.
Her costume is a white dress that is super simple, undecorated with short sleeve. No frills & very minimal. You could already have something like it in your own closet but if you don’t;
Dress option #1: FANDEE Maxi Dress for Women Short Sleeve Summer Dress
Dress option #2: Made By Johnny Women Short Sleeve Loose Plain Casual Long Maxi Dress
Dress option #3: GRECERELLE Women’s Casual Loose Pocket Long Dress Short Sleeve Split Maxi Dress
Dress option #4: STYLEWORD Women’s 2024 Summer Maxi Cold Shoulder Sundress Long Dress
Dress option #5: VIISHOW Women’s Short Sleeve Loose Plain Maxi Dresses Casual Long Dress
For the belt you want rope belt in brown.
Belt option #1: Simple Cotton long Waist Rope Tie Belt
Belt option #2: TIESOME Women’s Tassel Braided Waist Belt
Belt option #3: L’VOW Long Rope Ring Knotted Belt for Women
Of course you just get some brown craft rope or cording and simply tie it around your waist.
And don’t forget a wig. Her hair is down in this costume so you don’t need the pink scarf.
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)
Esmeralda white dress does have tears in it. Mostly around the neck, the hem, and at the shoulder and knee. However I think you can be creative as your wish with the amount you add and how much distressing you do to the dress. There are loads of distressing tutorials online and youtube.
If you opt to do burn marks be safe! Materials like cotton can burn and leave marks but synthetic fibers (i.e. polyester) will just melt. I recommend just going for the look of burns rather than actually putting a flame to it. Don’t be like Frollo; Fire isn’t the solution and can lead to serious injury. Do not risk your health and wellness for a costume.
For some non-fire option, Lumber Crayons are a good one option though it won’t come out. Or you could try black eye shadow or a special effect make-up palette.
Since this dress isn’t as iconic as Esmeralda’s other costumes, you can be a little more creative in whatever details you choose to add so have fun with it but try to avoid flames.
