Egyptian God Costume
Channel the ancient deities with gold accents, ornate collars, and divine props.
The Egyptian God costume is a classic choice for those who want a powerful, regal, and visually striking look for Halloween or cosplay. Drawing inspiration from deities like Anubis, Ra, and Horus, this costume combines ancient majesty with dramatic gold and black styling. The look centers around a draped tunic, an ornate jeweled collar, matching cuffs, and a symbolic staff or headpiece.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–120
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What you need for a Egyptian God costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Egyptian God costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black or white draped tunic
A sleeveless, knee-length or floor-length tunic made of lightweight cotton or polyester, often featuring a gathered waist.
DIY: Wrap a long piece of white or black fabric around your torso, securing it at the shoulder with a safety pin and tying it at the waist with a gold cord.
Ornate Egyptian collar
A wide, circular collar featuring gold, turquoise, and red geometric patterns, resting flat on the shoulders.
DIY: Cut a wide circle out of gold poster board, cut a slit to fit your neck, and decorate it with blue and red metallic markers or faux gems.
Gold waist sash or belt
A wide gold belt, often with a long vertical panel hanging down the front, decorated with hieroglyphic patterns.
DIY: Cut a strip of gold fabric or metallic vinyl, attach a hanging vertical strip to the front, and tie it around your waist.
Gold wrist cuffs
Matching metallic gold arm bands or wrist cuffs to wear on both forearms.
DIY: Cut empty cardboard toilet paper rolls vertically, paint them metallic gold, and slip them onto your wrists.
Anubis mask or deity headpiece
A molded mask of a jackal (Anubis) or a falcon (Ra/Horus), or a striped gold and black pharaoh headpiece (nemes).
DIY: Wear a striped black and gold fabric headscarf draped flat over the head and shoulders, secured with a gold headband.
Ankh staff or scepter
A gold-colored prop staff topped with an ankh symbol or a jackal head.
DIY: Cut an ankh shape out of thick cardboard, paint it gold, and tape it securely to the top of a black wooden dowel.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Egyptian God costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black or white base tunic, ensuring it fits comfortably and falls to the knees or ankles.
- 2
Tie the wide gold sash or belt around your waist, centering the hanging decorative panel in the front.
- 3
Place the wide circular Egyptian collar over your neck so it rests flat on your collarbones and shoulders.
- 4
Slip the metallic gold cuffs onto your wrists or upper arms.
- 5
Put on your chosen deity mask (such as a black jackal mask for Anubis) or secure the striped gold headpiece.
- 6
Complete the look by carrying your gold ankh staff or scepter in one hand.
Makeup & hair
Apply thick black liquid eyeliner in a dramatic winged 'Eye of Horus' style extending outward from the corners of the eyes. Keep hair sleek and pulled back, or hidden entirely under a headpiece or mask.
Egyptian God for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Anubis (God of the Underworld) with Isis (Goddess of Magic) wearing gold wings.
- group
- Assemble a pantheon including Ra (with a sun disc), Anubis (jackal), Bastet (cat), and Horus (falcon).
- kids
- A simplified tunic with a lightweight foam collar and a soft felt jackal mask for comfort.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, empire-waist black maxi dress or toga paired with an adjustable tie-on gold collar and belt.
- pet
- A small gold-trimmed collar and a lightweight black pharaoh headpiece for a cat or dog.
Tips
- Wear black or gold metallic sandals to match the regal theme while keeping your feet comfortable.
- If wearing a full-face mask, ensure the eyeholes are wide enough for safe navigation in dim party lighting.
- Use safety pins to secure the heavy collar to your tunic shoulders so it doesn't shift or slide backward.
- Apply gold body glitter to your shoulders and collarbones for an extra divine, glowing effect under lights.
Egyptian God costume FAQ
- Which Egyptian god is the easiest to dress up as?
- Anubis is highly popular and easy to recognize; you only need a black tunic, gold accessories, and a jackal mask. Bastet is also simple, requiring cat ears, gold jewelry, and winged eyeliner.
- How do I make a DIY Egyptian collar?
- Cut a large circle out of gold poster board or craft foam, cut a smaller circle in the center for your neck, and cut a slit down the back to slip it on. Decorate it with blue, red, and black markers or rhinestones.
- What makeup should I wear for an Egyptian deity costume?
- Heavy, dramatic black eyeliner is key. Create a bold, winged look inspired by the Eye of Horus, and add gold eyeshadow or gold highlighter on your cheekbones.
Did you know? In ancient Egypt, gold was considered the 'flesh of the gods' because of its eternal shine and resistance to tarnish, which is why modern costumes rely so heavily on metallic gold accents.