Ariel and Prince Eric Costume
Bring Disney's classic undersea romance to life with this iconic couples look.
Ariel and Prince Eric from Disney's The Little Mermaid are one of the most beloved couples in animation history, making them a go-to choice for couples. This guide covers Ariel's classic land look (her blue town dress) paired with Eric's signature sailor-prince attire. Together, they create an instantly recognizable, charming, and comfortable outfit for any Halloween party or cosplay event.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Ariel and Prince Eric costume
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Ariel's Blue Town Dress
A light blue long-sleeved dress with a dark blue corset-style bodice and a light blue skirt.
DIY: Layer a dark blue corset or bustier over a light blue button-down shirt and a matching light blue midi skirt.
Ariel's Hair Bow
A large, oversized royal blue hair bow worn at the back of the head.
DIY: Tie a wide royal blue satin ribbon into a large bow and secure it to a hair clip.
Ariel's Red Wig
A vibrant, long, bright red wig with voluminous side-swept bangs.
DIY: Style your own hair with temporary red hair color spray and a round brush for volume.
Eric's White Shirt
A relaxed-fit, white button-up shirt with the collar open and sleeves rolled up to the elbows.
DIY: Use a plain white dress shirt, cut off the collar stand for a band collar look, and roll up the sleeves.
Eric's Blue Pants
Slim-fit royal blue or navy blue trousers or chinos.
DIY: Use any comfortable pair of navy blue or royal blue chinos from your closet.
Eric's Red Cummerbund Sash
A wide red fabric sash worn around the waist.
DIY: Wrap a length of wide red fabric or a red scarf around the waist and pin it in place.
Eric's Boots
Black knee-high boots, or black dress shoes with black boot covers/spats.
DIY: Wear black leather boots and pull tall black socks over them to mimic riding boots.
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How to put it together
- 1
For Ariel: Put on the light blue dress with the dark blue bodice overlay, ensuring a snug but comfortable fit.
- 2
Style the bright red wig, using hairpins to secure the large blue bow at the back of the head, gathering the top half of the hair.
- 3
Put on simple black ballet flats to complete Ariel's footwear.
- 4
For Eric: Put on the blue trousers and tuck in the white button-up shirt, leaving the top few buttons open.
- 5
Roll Eric's shirt sleeves up neatly to just below the elbows.
- 6
Wrap the red sash tightly around the waist over the tucked-in shirt, securing it at the side or back.
- 7
Put on the black boots or slip the black boot covers over standard black dress shoes.
Makeup & hair
Ariel needs vibrant red hair with voluminous bangs, paired with natural makeup and a soft pink lip. Eric has styled, clean-cut short black hair with a neat side part, requiring minimal to no makeup.
Ariel and Prince Eric for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- This is the definitive version, but Ariel can swap to her green mermaid tail skirt while Eric wears his white sailor uniform.
- group
- Add Sebastian, Flounder, or Ursula to make this a fantastic group theme.
- kids
- Scale down with a kids' Ariel blue dress and a mini Prince Eric sailor outfit.
- Plus size
- A line skirts and stretch-fabric corsets provide a comfortable, flattering fit for Ariel's town dress.
- pet
- Dress a pet dog as Max, Eric's loyal sheepdog, to complete the family look.
Tips
- For Ariel's wig, use bobby pins and a wig cap to keep it secure and comfortable all night.
- Eric's shirt looks best when it is slightly loose and breezy, capturing the classic swashbuckler aesthetic.
- If walking a lot, Ariel should opt for comfortable black flats or canvas shoes that match the color scheme.
- Coordinate your poses for photos—holding hands, looking out to sea, or recreating the 'Kiss the Girl' boat scene.
Ariel and Prince Eric costume FAQ
- What dress does Ariel wear with Prince Eric on land?
- Ariel wears her iconic light blue 'town' dress with a dark blue corset bodice and a large blue hair bow when she explores the kingdom with Eric.
- How can I make a DIY Prince Eric sash?
- You can easily make Eric's red sash by cutting a strip of red satin or jersey fabric about 6 inches wide and long enough to wrap around your waist twice, then tying or pinning it at the back.
- What shoes should Prince Eric wear?
- Prince Eric wears tall black riding boots. You can achieve this look cheaply by using black boot covers (spats) over regular black dress shoes or boots.
Did you know? Ariel's blue town dress is often favored by cosplayers over her pink dinner gown because it represents her first day of freedom exploring the human world with Eric.