Princess Costumes

Choose a Theme

There is no law that says you or your child must dress as a famous princess; there is a whole world beyond Belle, Cinderella, and Snow White. If you would like to put a different spin on your princess outfit, try choosing a theme. Specific time periods or cultures are particularly fun themes for royal costumes. Other, less traditional princess costumes can be great, too.

Renaissance Princess

If you are considering a Renaissance costume, try becoming a Renaissance princess. For this costume, you will need an ankle-length dress in a luxurious material, such as satin or velvet. A lace-up front and puffy sleeves give an even more authentic appearance. Instead of a tiara, try a cone-shaped headpiece with flowing scarf. If you prefer to buy a ready-made costume, try:

• Renaiisance Princess Bride (child)
• Blue Regal Princess (child)
• Wal-Mart Renaiisance Princess (adult)
• Lady Capulet (adult)

Gothic Princess

If you would prefer to be a dark beauty, consider dressing as a gothic princess. A long dress in black with touches of blood red is ideal. Velvet is particularly appropriate. A vampire-styled turned up collar is also a nice touch. Black fingernails and black lipstick are absolute musts with this costume. Other possible accessories include:

• Black stilettos or lace-up boots
• Black lace stockings or fish-net
• Black choker or dog collar
• Fingerless gloves
• Black tiara or ring of thorns
• Long black wig
• Pale white makeup

Zoogster Costumes offers a nice selection of gothic costumes.

Indian Princess

Although Pocahontas inspired many young girls to dress as Indian princesses, there are many non-Disney Native American outfits available as well. Although truly authentic costumes will vary by tribe, most feature a suede or faux leather dress in tan, beige, or white. Hair should be braided or laced with beads. Turquoise or beaded jewelry, lace-up boots, and a simple headband complete the look. Indian costumes available online include:

• White Dress (child)
• Indian Princess with Headpiece (child)
• Indian Babe (adult)
• Sexy Indian (adult)

Movie Princesses

Some of our favorite princesses have graced the television and bigscreen. For example, Princess Mia of The Princess Diaries is a favorite modern fairy tale. To become a princess in the Mia vein, simply wear an elegant full-skirted dress. Add a classy up-do and a sparkling tiara. For added fun, dress as Mia before her princess makeover-- frizzy hair, nerdy glasses, and a decidedly unsexy school girl costume.

Other television and movie princesses worthy of imitation include:

• Princess Fiona of Shrek
• Jeannie of I Dream of Jeannie
• Princess Leia of Star Wars
• Strawberry Shortcake Princess