Celia Mae Costume
Bring Monsters, Inc. style to life with Celia's iconic snake-haired look.
Celia Mae is the chic, one-eyed receptionist from Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. and the devoted girlfriend of Mike Wazowski. Fans love her for her retro-futuristic style, vibrant color palette, and memorable snake hair. This costume features her signature green scale-patterned dress, purple skin tones, and a head full of blue-green snakes.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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See yourself as Celia Mae
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What you need for a Celia Mae costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Celia Mae costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Green scale-print dress
A sleeveless, high-neck sheath dress with a green scale or sequin pattern to mimic her monster skin.
DIY: Use a plain green dress and draw scales on it with a dark green fabric marker.
Purple long-sleeve shirt
A fitted, lightweight purple crewneck shirt worn underneath the dress to match Celia's purple arms.
Purple leggings or tights
Opaque purple tights or leggings to match her purple legs.
Snake wig or headband
A headpiece featuring five blue-green snakes with small eyes, styled to look like Medusa hair.
DIY: Attach five painted blue-green toy snakes to a thick headband using hot glue and wire.
Purple fur collar
A small purple faux-fur boa or collar worn around the neck of the dress.
DIY: Cut a strip of purple faux fur fabric and safety pin it to the neckline of the dress.
Platform heels or flats
Simple purple or green slip-on shoes to match the color scheme.
DIY: Wear solid black or purple flats you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Celia Mae costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the purple long-sleeve shirt and matching purple leggings as your base layer.
- 2
Slip the green scale-print sleeveless dress over the purple base layer.
- 3
Attach the purple faux-fur collar or boa around the neckline of the dress, securing it with safety pins if necessary.
- 4
Style your hair flat or in a wig cap to prepare for the headpiece.
- 5
Securely place the blue-green snake headband or wig on your head, adjusting the snakes so they frame your face.
- 6
Put on your purple or green shoes to complete the outfit.
Makeup & hair
Apply purple face paint or heavy purple eyeshadow around your eyes to mimic her purple skin. If you want to go all-out, use face paint to create a single large cyclops eye on your forehead, or keep it simple with dramatic purple eye makeup and pink lipstick.
Celia Mae for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Mike Wazowski in a round green costume.
- group
- Join forces with Sulley, Mike, and Boo for a complete Monsters, Inc. group look.
- kids
- A simplified version with a green scale tunic, purple leggings, and a soft felt snake headband.
- Plus size
- A stretchy green sequin bodycon dress paired with comfortable plus-size purple leggings.
Tips
- Ensure the snake headband is lightweight and secured with bobby pins so it doesn't slide off during the night.
- If you are wearing a cyclops eye makeup look, practice beforehand to ensure it aligns well with your natural features.
- Wear comfortable purple flats if you plan on walking or standing for long periods at a party.
Celia Mae costume FAQ
- How do I make Celia Mae's snake hair?
- You can use a thick headband and attach five plastic toy snakes painted teal/blue-green using hot glue and floral wire to make them stand upright.
- What color is Celia Mae's skin?
- Celia Mae has light purple skin, which you can recreate using purple face paint, a purple long-sleeve shirt, and purple tights.
- Can I do this as a couples costume?
- Yes! Celia Mae and Mike Wazowski are one of Pixar's most iconic couples, making this perfect for a duo.
Did you know? Celia Mae's snake hair has a mind of its own; the snakes hiss when she is angry and purr when she is happy or romantic with Mike.