Aragorn Costume
Claim the throne of Gondor with this detailed Ranger costume guide.
Aragorn, also known as Strider, is the legendary Ranger of the North and rightful King of Gondor from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Fans choose this costume to embody his rugged, heroic, and battle-worn aesthetic. The look features layered dark tunics, a weathered duster coat or cloak, rugged leather vambraces, and his signature sword, Andúril.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–250
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What you need for a Aragorn costume
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Dark green or black tunic
A long-sleeved, textured cotton or linen tunic that reaches mid-thigh, featuring a lace-up or split collar.
DIY: Use an oversized dark grey or black long-sleeve t-shirt and cut a small V-neck slit into the collar.
Weathered leather vest or duster
A sleeveless dark brown or black leather-look vest, or a long sleeveless duster coat that splits at the back.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old brown trench coat or leather jacket and distress the edges with sandpaper.
Dark trousers
Fitted black, dark brown, or charcoal grey pants made of durable canvas or cotton.
DIY: Use a pair of worn-in, dark brown or black slim-fit jeans or chinos.
Leather vambraces
Brown or black faux-leather forearm guards that lace up, ideally featuring the white tree of Gondor emblem.
DIY: Cut the cuffs from an old vinyl jacket, punch holes along the edges, and lace them with brown cord.
Ranger cloak
A deep forest green or charcoal grey hooded cloak made of heavy wool-like fabric, secured with a leaf-shaped brooch.
DIY: Drape a length of dark green fabric over your shoulders and pin it with a silver leaf brooch.
Andúril sword and scabbard
A prop longsword with a silver crossguard, a black grip, and a distinct pommel, complete with a belt scabbard.
DIY: Cut the sword shape out of sturdy cardboard, wrap the blade in silver duct tape, and paint the hilt black and silver.
Leather boots
Knee-high or calf-high dark brown or black leather boots with a rugged, worn-in appearance.
DIY: Wear dark brown work boots and wrap matching leather strips or fabric around your calves to mimic tall boots.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark trousers and the long-sleeved dark tunic.
- 2
Layer the sleeveless leather vest or duster coat over the tunic.
- 3
Fasten a wide leather utility belt around your waist to hold the sword scabbard.
- 4
Lace up the leather vambraces onto your forearms over the tunic sleeves.
- 5
Drape the forest green hooded cloak over your shoulders and secure it at the collarbone.
- 6
Slide the prop sword into its scabbard on your belt.
- 7
Put on the rugged leather boots, tucking the trousers neatly inside.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a shoulder-length, messy, wet-look dark brown style, parting it down the middle. Add a light, rugged stubble or short beard using a brown makeup sponge or face paint if needed, and keep the skin looking matte and slightly weathered.
Aragorn for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Arwen in her elegant flowing green or white elven gown.
- group
- Assemble the Fellowship of the Ring with friends dressed as Legolas, Gimli, Frodo, and Gandalf.
- kids
- A miniature Ranger outfit with a soft felt sword and a green hooded cape.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting, adjustable lace-up tunic and an open-front duster vest for comfort and mobility.
- pet
- A small green cloak secured with a felt leaf pin for a heroic canine companion.
Tips
- To make the costume look authentic, distress the fabrics by rubbing sandpaper over high-wear areas like elbows, knees, and hems.
- Apply a tiny bit of dark brown eyeshadow or cosmetic dirt to your cheeks and hands for that rugged, traveled-the-wilds look.
- Ensure your prop sword is lightweight and securely fastened to your belt so it doesn't drag your pants down while walking.
- Wear comfortable insoles inside your boots, as this costume is meant for walking long distances.
Aragorn costume FAQ
- What kind of sword does Aragorn carry?
- Aragorn carries Andúril, the Flame of the West, which was reforged from the shards of Narsil. Earlier in the story, he carries a standard Ranger longsword.
- How do I style Aragorn's hair?
- His hair is shoulder-length, dark brown, wavy, and often looks slightly damp or greasy from travel. You can achieve this with a wig styled with a bit of hair gel or leave-in conditioner.
- What is the green pin Aragorn wears?
- It is the Leaf of Lórien, a silver brooch shaped like an ivy leaf enameled in green, gifted to the Fellowship by Galadriel.
Did you know? Viggo Mortensen, who played Aragorn in the film trilogy, did almost all of his own stunts and insisted on using a real steel sword instead of a lightweight aluminum or rubber prop to ensure the weight looked authentic on screen.