Blue Dress Belle Costume
Step into a provincial town with Belle's iconic blue peasant dress.
Belle's blue provincial dress from Disney's Beauty and the Beast is a beloved classic for costume lovers who prefer her practical, book-loving look over her yellow ballgown. This outfit represents her adventurous spirit and intellectual curiosity before she meets the Beast. The look consists of a blue pinafore dress, a white collared blouse, a white apron, and a matching blue hair bow.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Blue Dress Belle costume
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Blue pinafore dress
A sleeveless, medium-blue A-line dress or jumper with a square neckline.
DIY: Use a plain blue sundress and layer it over a white shirt.
White long-sleeve blouse
A white button-down shirt or blouse with a pointed collar, preferably with slightly puffed sleeves.
DIY: A plain white long-sleeve t-shirt can work in a pinch.
White waist apron
A simple white half-apron that ties around the waist, hitting around mid-thigh or knee length.
DIY: Tie a rectangular piece of white cotton fabric around your waist with a white ribbon.
Blue hair bow
A large, matching blue satin or grosgrain ribbon tied into a bow to secure a low ponytail.
DIY: Tie a length of blue ribbon around an elastic hair band.
Black ballet flats
Simple, comfortable black slip-on ballet flats.
DIY: Any plain black closed-toe flat shoes will work.
Book prop
A thick, vintage-looking hardcover book, preferably with a blue or dark cover.
DIY: Wrap a modern book in brown paper or blue construction paper to look old-fashioned.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white long-sleeve collared blouse first, buttoning it to the top.
- 2
Layer the blue pinafore dress over the white blouse, ensuring the collar sits neatly outside the neckline.
- 3
Tie the white waist apron securely around your waist over the blue dress, letting it hang in the front.
- 4
Pull your hair back into a low ponytail or half-up style, securing it with an elastic band.
- 5
Clip or tie the large blue hair bow directly over the hair elastic.
- 6
Slip on the black ballet flats.
- 7
Carry a vintage hardcover book in one hand to complete the provincial, book-loving look.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural and fresh-faced with soft pink blush, neutral eyeshadow, and a swipe of tinted lip balm. Style hair in a neat, low ponytail or a half-up, half-down style secured with the signature blue bow, leaving a few loose strands to frame the face.
Blue Dress Belle for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as the Beast in his blue formal coat, or Gaston in his red tunic.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as other villagers, Gaston, Lefou, or the enchanted castle objects like Lumiere and Cogsworth.
- kids
- A highly popular choice for children, easily found in comfortable cotton play-dress versions.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretch-knit blue skater dress and a separate white blouse for a comfortable, custom fit.
- pet
- A small blue bandana and a tiny white apron can turn a dog into a charming provincial pup.
Tips
- Iron or steam the apron and blouse beforehand, as crisp white cotton makes the costume look polished.
- If trick-or-treating or walking a lot, ballet flats are highly comfortable, but make sure they have broken-in soles.
- Carry a small wicker basket instead of a purse to hold your phone, wallet, and treats while staying in character.
- For outdoor events in cool weather, layer skin-toned thermal tights underneath the dress.
Blue Dress Belle costume FAQ
- What kind of shoes does Belle wear with her blue dress?
- Belle wears simple black slip-on ballet flats with her provincial blue dress.
- How can I make a DIY Belle blue dress?
- You can easily assemble this look by layering a sleeveless blue sundress or pinafore over a white collared long-sleeve shirt, then tying a white kitchen apron around your waist.
- What accessories do I need for Belle's village outfit?
- The essential accessories are a large blue hair bow, a white waist apron, and a book to carry as a prop.
Did you know? In the original 1991 animated film, Belle is the only person in her entire village who wears blue, which was a deliberate visual choice by the animators to show how much she stands out from everyone else.