Christine Daaé Costume
Channel the gothic romance and operatic elegance of Broadway's beloved heroine.
Christine Daaé is the talented soprano and tragic heroine of Gaston Leroux's classic tale, famously adapted into Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical. Theater fans and cosplayers choose this look to capture the haunting romance of the Paris Opera House. Her most iconic costume is either her flowing white dressing gown from 'The Music of the Night' or her sparkling blue-and-pink 'Star Princess' masquerade gown.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a Christine Daaé costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Christine Daaé costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White Victorian dressing gown
A long, flowing white satin or polyester nightgown with long sleeves and lace trim.
DIY: Use a long white maxi dress and layer a sheer white robe over it.
Sheer white lace robe
An open-front, floor-length sheer white robe with bell sleeves and lace detailing.
Corset belt or stays
A white or cream lace-up corset belt to cinch the waist over the nightgown.
DIY: Use a wide white ribbon tied tightly around the waist.
Silver star hair pins
A set of silver-toned metal hair pins shaped like multi-pointed stars.
DIY: Cut star shapes out of silver glitter cardstock and glue them to bobby pins.
White ballet flats
Simple, low-profile white satin or faux-leather ballet flats.
DIY: Use plain white canvas slip-on shoes.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white Victorian-style nightgown as your base layer.
- 2
Layer the sheer lace robe over the nightgown, leaving it open at the front.
- 3
Fasten the white lace-up corset belt around your waist to define the silhouette.
- 4
Style your hair into half-up, half-down romantic curls, securing the top section.
- 5
Slide the silver star hair pins into the sides and back of your styled curls.
- 6
Slip on the white ballet flats to complete the classic operatic look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in long, voluminous, dark brown romantic curls, pinned half-up. Apply soft, theatrical makeup with a pale complexion, rosy cheeks, defined eyebrows, and a soft pink or berry lip color.
Christine Daaé for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with the Phantom wearing his black cape, tuxedo, and iconic white half-mask.
- group
- Add Raoul in formal Victorian evening wear and Carlotta in an extravagant, colorful opera gown.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a white ruffled nightgown and a small silver tiara.
- Plus size
- Opt for an empire-waist white maxi dress with a stretchy lace duster cardigain for comfort and ease of movement.
Tips
- If wearing this outdoors, layer skin-toned thermal leggings underneath the thin nightgown.
- Keep a hand mirror or music sheet prop handy to strike classic operatic poses in photos.
- Use hairspray generously to keep the heavy curls intact throughout the night.
Christine Daaé costume FAQ
- What is Christine Daaé's most famous outfit?
- Her most famous outfit is the white ruffled dressing gown worn during 'The Music of the Night' scene, followed closely by her blue-and-pink 'Star Princess' masquerade gown.
- How do I style my hair for a Christine Daaé costume?
- Style your hair in tight, heat-set curls, brush them out gently for volume, and pin the front sections back, accenting them with silver star-shaped hair clips.
- What makeup works best for Christine Daaé?
- Go for a classic 19th-century theatrical look: a clean, matte pale base, soft rose blush, defined brown eyeliner, and a natural berry-toned lipstick.
Did you know? The 'Star Princess' gown worn by Christine in the stage musical was originally designed by Maria Björnson and features dozens of individually hand-sewn metallic stars to catch the stage lights.