Cleo de Nile Costume
Rule the halls of Monster High in gold, teal, and wraps.
Cleo de Nile is the resident queen bee of Monster High, beloved for her glamorous Egyptian-royal aesthetic and fierce attitude. Her signature look blends mummy-wrap textures with shimmering teal fabrics and heavy gold accessories. This guide helps you recreate her iconic Generation 1 style, perfect for Halloween or cosplay conventions.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Cleo de Nile costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Cleo de Nile costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Mummy-wrap patterned jumpsuit or set
A form-fitting beige or cream jumpsuit or matching top and cropped pants printed with a brown bandage pattern.
DIY: Draw bandage lines onto a cream bodysuit and leggings using a brown fabric marker.
Teal halter crop top
A shimmering turquoise or teal sheer halter top to layer over the mummy-wrap base.
DIY: Cut a sheer teal fabric scrap into a halter shape and tie it over the jumpsuit.
Gold coin belt
A metallic gold belt with dangling chains or geometric charms to wear around the hips.
DIY: Paint a thick belt gold and attach dangling gold ribbon or plastic coins.
Mummy-wrap arm warmer
A single sleeve matching the bandage pattern, worn on the right arm from wrist to elbow.
DIY: Wrap a strip of bandage-patterned fabric or actual gauze stained with tea around your right arm.
Long black wig with gold tinsel
A straight black wig with blunt bangs, featuring woven-in gold tinsel or turquoise highlights.
DIY: Add clip-in gold tinsel strands to a standard straight black wig with bangs.
Gold statement jewelry
Thick gold bangles, a chunky gold collar necklace, and a matching gold headband.
DIY: Cut cardboard into cuffs and a collar, then paint them metallic gold.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Cleo de Nile costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the mummy-wrap patterned jumpsuit or the matching top and cropped pants base.
- 2
Layer the shimmering teal halter top directly over the patterned chest area.
- 3
Secure the gold coin belt low on your hips, letting the chains drape forward.
- 4
Slide the single mummy-wrap arm warmer onto your right arm.
- 5
Put on the black wig with gold tinsel, ensuring the blunt bangs are straight and even.
- 6
Add the gold headband, collar necklace, and stack the gold bangles on your left wrist.
- 7
Finish the look with teal or gold strappy heels or sandals.
Makeup & hair
Apply dramatic winged black eyeliner in an ancient Egyptian style, paired with shimmering blue eyeshadow. Place a small blue rhinestone or gem sticker on your right cheek just below your eye as her signature beauty mark.
Cleo de Nile for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Deuce Gorgon wearing a green sleeveless vest, snake-print pants, and checkerboard sunglasses.
- group
- Form the ultimate Monster High squad with Frankie Stein, Draculaura, and Clawdeen Wolf.
- kids
- Use a pre-made licensed Cleo de Nile costume set with comfortable flat gold shoes.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretchy mummy-wrap print legging set and a flowy teal overlay for a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- Dress your pet as Hissette, Cleo's pet Egyptian cobra, using a small green and gold pet collar.
Tips
- If using real gauze for the arm wrap, secure the ends with double-sided fashion tape so it doesn't unravel.
- Wear comfortable gold flats or wedge sandals if you plan to walk around a lot, as Cleo's heels can be tiring.
- Use a wig cap to keep your natural hair completely flat under the heavy tinsel wig.
- Bring a small gold purse to hold your phone and touch-up makeup while staying in character.
Cleo de Nile costume FAQ
- What is Cleo de Nile's signature makeup mark?
- Cleo has a small, sparkling blue gem or rhinestone beauty mark on her right cheek, right beneath her eye.
- How do I get the gold streaks in her hair?
- You can buy a black wig pre-threaded with gold tinsel, or purchase clip-in gold hair tinsel to add to a plain black wig.
- Is Cleo de Nile's outfit a dress or pants?
- Her classic Generation 1 outfit consists of a mummy-wrap patterned top and matching three-quarter cropped pants, layered with a teal halter top.
Did you know? Cleo de Nile is canonically approximately 5,842 years old and is the daughter of the Mummy, making her actual Egyptian royalty in the Monster High universe.