Arwen Costume
Embody the grace and elegance of Rivendell's legendary Elven princess.
Arwen Undómiel from The Lord of the Rings is a favorite choice for fantasy lovers seeking an elegant, ethereal look. Her signature style features flowing velvet gowns, bell sleeves, and delicate silver jewelry. This guide helps you recreate her iconic look, focusing on either her classic lavender/green Rivendell gown or her coronation dress.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a Arwen costume
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Velvet Elven Gown
A floor-length, long-sleeved velvet dress in deep lavender, forest green, or white, featuring draped bell sleeves and silver trim.
DIY: Use a long velvet maxi dress and sew sheer lace or bell-shaped fabric panels onto the cuffs.
Evenstar Pendant
A silver-toned, intricate filigree necklace shaped like a starburst with clear crystal accents.
DIY: Craft a pendant out of silver metallic clay, bake it, and glue clear rhinestones to the center.
Silver Elven Tiara
A delicate, silver-plated metal headpiece or crown with swirling leaf designs that rests on the forehead.
DIY: Bend silver craft wire into swirling leaf patterns and secure it with a thin elastic band.
Pointed Elf Ear Tips
Flesh-toned latex or silicone ear tips that slip over your natural ears.
DIY: Shape small pieces of medical tape or wax over your ear tips and cover with skin-tone makeup.
Medieval Slippers
Simple, flat slip-on shoes or ballet flats in silver, grey, or black.
DIY: Use a pair of plain black or grey flats you already own.
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How to put it together
- 1
Apply the latex elf ear tips using spirit gum or eyelash adhesive, blending the edges with liquid foundation.
- 2
Put on the floor-length velvet gown, ensuring the long bell sleeves drape elegantly over your wrists.
- 3
Style your hair into soft, flowing waves, pinning back the top sections to reveal the pointed elf ears.
- 4
Place the silver elven tiara low on your forehead, securing it behind your ears or under your hair.
- 5
Clasp the Evenstar pendant around your neck so it sits visibly above the gown's neckline.
- 6
Slip into simple, flat silver or neutral ballet slippers to complete the graceful, silent-stepping Elven look.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup soft and ethereal with a dewy complexion, neutral eyeshadow, and a soft pink lip. Style hair in long, loose, dark brown waves, pulling the top half back into a half-up twist or braid to showcase the pointed ears.
Arwen for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Aragorn in his Ranger gear or royal coronation armor.
- group
- Join forces with Legolas, Elrond, and Galadriel for an elegant Elven court group.
- kids
- A miniature velvet gown with a plastic silver tiara makes for an adorable elven princess.
- Plus size
- A high-waisted, empire-line velvet gown offers a comfortable, flowing, and highly flattering fit.
Tips
- Secure the elf ears early in your prep so the adhesive has plenty of time to dry completely.
- Velvet can get warm; choose a lightweight polyester-blend velvet gown if you plan to wear it indoors or at crowded conventions.
- Carry a small bottle of eyelash glue in your bag for quick on-the-go elf ear touch-ups.
- Practice walking in the long gown beforehand to avoid tripping on the hemline.
Arwen costume FAQ
- What jewelry does Arwen wear?
- Arwen's most famous piece of jewelry is the Evenstar pendant, a silver, star-like necklace given to Aragorn. She also occasionally wears a delicate silver leaf tiara.
- How do you attach the elf ears for an Arwen costume?
- Apply a small amount of spirit gum or eyelash glue to the inside rim of the latex ear tips, press them onto your ears, and blend the seams with foundation or concealer.
- What color is Arwen's dress?
- Arwen wears several iconic dresses, including a lavender and plum gown in Rivendell, a deep red and blue gown, and a pale green and silver gown for her coronation.
Did you know? The Evenstar pendant worn by Arwen in the films does not actually appear in J.R.R. Tolkien's original books; it was created by the filmmakers to visually represent her giving up her Elven immortality for Aragorn.