Daenerys Targaryen Costume
Rule the Seven Kingdoms in the Mother of Dragons' iconic royal attire.
Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones is a powerhouse cosplay choice, representing strength, royalty, and fantasy elegance. Fans love dressing as the Khaleesi because of her striking silver-blonde hair and powerful wardrobe evolution. This guide focuses on her iconic blue Qarth-style dress and her dramatic charcoal winter coat look, complete with her signature dragon chain.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Daenerys Targaryen costume
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Daenerys Blue Dress or Charcoal Coat
A Grecian-style royal blue maxi dress with gold shoulder accents, or a structured, textured charcoal-gray winter coat with a split skirt.
DIY: Drape a long royal blue fabric over a gold belt, pinning it at the shoulders with gold brooches.
Silver Dragon Shoulder Chain
A heavy silver-toned chain worn diagonally across the torso, featuring a detailed three-headed dragon emblem at the shoulder.
DIY: Paint a plastic toy chain silver and attach a painted toy dragon or a large silver brooch to one end.
Platinum Blonde Braided Wig
A long, waist-length platinum blonde wig styled with intricate side braids pulled back into a half-up style with loose waves.
DIY: Use your own hair if it is long and blonde, styling it with two Dutch braids on each side meeting in the back.
Toy Dragon Prop
A small, realistic green, black, or red toy dragon perched on your shoulder or held in your hand.
DIY: Use a lightweight plastic lizard toy, paint it dark green and black, and attach wings made of stiff felt.
Riding Boots
Knee-high leather-look boots in dark brown or black with a flat or low heel.
DIY: Wear any dark, flat, knee-high boots you already own.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the long platinum blonde wig, securing your natural hair underneath with a wig cap.
- 2
Slip into the blue Grecian dress or the structured charcoal coat outfit.
- 3
Drape the silver dragon chain diagonally across your chest, securing it firmly at the shoulder.
- 4
Put on the dark, flat knee-high riding boots.
- 5
Secure the small toy dragon prop to your shoulder using double-sided fabric tape or safety pins hidden under the garment.
- 6
Style the wig braids to ensure they sit neatly over your shoulders.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural and regal with strong, defined, ash-brown eyebrows, a neutral nude lip, and minimal eye makeup. The hair is the focal point: a long, platinum-blonde wig featuring complex, layered Dutch braids that cascade into soft, beachy waves.
Daenerys Targaryen for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Jon Snow in a black fur-collared cape, or Khal Drogo with leather arm guards and body paint.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as Jon Snow, Cersei Lannister, Tyrion, and a couple of dragons.
- kids
- A miniature blue dress with a small plush dragon toy makes an adorable 'Baby Dragon Queen' outfit.
- Plus size
- The flowing, empire-waist Qarth blue dress is highly adjustable and flattering for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a green scaly dragon costume to walk alongside you as Drogon.
Tips
- Secure the wig firmly with a wig grip band and bobby pins so the heavy braids don't pull it backward.
- If choosing the coat version, wear lightweight leggings underneath to stay comfortable indoors.
- Keep your makeup matte and natural; Daenerys rarely wears heavy or colorful makeup in the series.
- For photos, stand tall with a serious, regal expression and rest one hand on your dragon chain.
Daenerys Targaryen costume FAQ
- What does Daenerys wear on her shoulder?
- She wears a heavy silver chain draped diagonally across her chest, featuring a three-headed Targaryen dragon brooch on her shoulder.
- How do you do Daenerys Targaryen's hair?
- Her signature hairstyle consists of two sets of Dutch braids on each side of the head that meet in the back, while the rest of her platinum blonde hair falls in loose, wavy layers.
- What color is Daenerys's dress?
- Her most famous dresses are royal blue with gold accents, though she also wears white, light blue, and eventually dark charcoal gray and black coats in the later seasons.
Did you know? Daenerys's braids grow more complex and numerous throughout the series to reflect her military victories, following the Dothraki tradition where warriors only cut their hair after a defeat.