Astrid Costume
Channel your inner Viking warrior with Astrid's iconic battle-ready look.
Astrid Hofferson is the fierce, determined Viking warrior from How to Train Your Dragon. Fans choose her costume to showcase a strong, adventurous character with a distinct Norse aesthetic. Her signature look features a sleeveless top, a spiked skirt, shoulder armor, and her classic braided blonde hair.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Astrid costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Astrid costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Blue sleeveless top
A fitted, sleeveless cotton or linen shirt in a dusty blue or steel blue color.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old blue t-shirt and slightly fray the edges for a rugged look.
Spiked leather-look skirt
A brown or grey faux-leather utility skirt adorned with silver metallic spikes around the hem.
DIY: Attach silver painted craft foam cones to a basic brown wrap skirt using fabric glue.
Brown leggings
Simple, comfortable brown leggings or fitted pants to wear underneath the skirt.
Shoulder pauldrons
Grey or silver shoulder guards, optionally decorated with small plastic skull emblems.
DIY: Cut curved shoulder shapes out of grey EVA foam, paint them metallic silver, and attach them with straps.
Arm wraps
Brown fabric strips or faux-leather gauntlets wrapped around the forearms.
DIY: Wrap strips of brown jersey fabric or burlap around your forearms and tie them securely.
Fur-trimmed boots
Brown leather-look boots with faux-fur cuffs or herringbone fabric wraps around the calves.
DIY: Wrap faux-fur ribbon or herringbone fabric strips around the tops of your existing brown boots.
Blonde braided wig
A long blonde wig styled into a thick, messy side braid with long bangs framing the face.
DIY: Style your own hair into a messy French braid swept over one shoulder, leaving loose strands in front.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Astrid costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown leggings and the blue sleeveless top.
- 2
Layer the spiked Viking-style skirt over the leggings, securing it at your waist.
- 3
Attach the shoulder pauldrons to the shoulders of your top using safety pins or built-in straps.
- 4
Wrap the brown fabric strips or slide the faux-leather gauntlets onto your forearms.
- 5
Put on your brown boots, ensuring the faux-fur trim or fabric wraps are visible at the calves.
- 6
Put on the blonde braided wig (or style your natural hair) and place a thin brown leather headband across your forehead.
Makeup & hair
Style blonde hair into a thick, messy side braid draped over one shoulder, secured with a thin brown leather headband across the forehead. Keep makeup minimal and natural, adding a touch of light brown eyeshadow smudged on the cheeks for a battle-ready Viking look.
Astrid for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III in his matching leather Viking armor.
- group
- Gather a squad as the Dragon Riders, including Hiccup, Ruffnut, Tuffnut, Snotlout, and Fishlegs.
- kids
- A comfortable version with a printed tunic dress, soft fabric spikes, and a pre-braided yarn headband.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretchy blue tunic and an adjustable wrap-around spiked belt over comfortable brown leggings.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a black Toothless the Night Fury costume to accompany you.
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Astrid costume diy
- Skip the store: Cut the sleeves off an old blue t-shirt and slightly fray the edges for a rugged look. Attach silver painted craft foam cones to a basic brown wrap skirt using fabric glue. Cut curved shoulder shapes out of grey EVA foam, paint them metallic silver, and attach them with straps.
Tips
- Secure the shoulder armor with safety pins to keep them from sliding off your shoulders during movement.
- Use silver metallic craft foam to easily DIY the spikes on the skirt without adding heavy weight.
- Wear comfortable, broken-in boots, as this warrior look is perfect for walking around conventions or trick-or-treating.
Astrid costume FAQ
- What does Astrid wear on her skirt?
- Astrid wears a leather-like skirt adorned with silver metal spikes and skull medallions, which can be recreated using craft foam and metallic paint.
- How do I style Astrid's hair?
- Braid your hair into a thick, messy French braid swept to the left side, leaving long bangs framing your face, and top it with a thin brown headband.
- What weapons does Astrid carry?
- Astrid's signature weapon is a double-bitted Viking battle axe, which you can carry as a lightweight foam or plastic prop.
Did you know? Astrid does not appear in the original How to Train Your Dragon book series; she was created specifically for the DreamWorks animated film to provide a strong female lead.