Elena of Avalor Costume
Rule your kingdom in Elena's iconic red ruffled ball gown.
Elena of Avalor is Disney's brave and adventurous crown princess who saves her kingdom from an evil sorceress. Popular for her vibrant spirit and leadership, her signature look features a striking red ruffled gown and golden accessories. This guide helps you assemble her royal ensemble, whether you are buying a ready-made dress or putting together a DIY version.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Elena of Avalor costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Elena of Avalor costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red ruffled ball gown
A vibrant red satin gown featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline with white ruffle trim, an elastic waist, and a high-low tiered ruffled skirt with a cream-colored underskirt showing.
DIY: Use a red maxi skirt and a matching off-the-shoulder red top, adding white lace or ruffle trim to the neckline and skirt tiers.
Gold belt with buckle
A wide gold metallic belt with an ornate, stylized buckle worn at the waist.
DIY: Cut a belt shape from gold craft foam and attach a velcro closure at the back.
Scepter of Light
A golden royal scepter topped with a large, glowing blue jewel or crystal-like sphere.
DIY: Paint a wooden dowel gold and hot-glue a large blue plastic ornament or faceted gem to the top.
Floral hair clip
A hairpiece featuring bright pink or red apricot blossoms, worn on the right side of the hair.
DIY: Glue faux pink silk flowers onto a standard metal hair barrette.
Gold hoop earrings
Large, thick golden hoop earrings with a slightly textured or embossed design.
Beige or gold heels
Comfortable low-heeled sandals or flats in a neutral beige or metallic gold tone.
DIY: Wear any comfortable tan flats or sandals you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Elena of Avalor costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red ruffled ball gown, ensuring the off-the-shoulder neckline sits comfortably on your shoulders.
- 2
Secure the wide gold belt around your waist to cinch the dress and define the silhouette.
- 3
Style your hair into a high ponytail or half-up style, sweeping it to the side to showcase the earrings.
- 4
Clip the pink floral hairpiece into your hair on the right side, just above your ear.
- 5
Put on the large gold hoop earrings.
- 6
Slip into your beige or gold low-heeled sandals.
- 7
Carry the golden Scepter of Light in your right hand to complete the royal look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in long, dark brown wavy locks, pulled back into a high ponytail with a side-swept bang. For makeup, use warm-toned eyeshadows, a touch of pink blush, and a classic berry-red lipstick to match the vibrant dress.
Elena of Avalor for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Mateo in his wizard robes or Gabe in his royal guard uniform.
- group
- Gather a group with Isabel in her blue dress, Naomi, and Esteban.
- kids
- Very popular for kids; look for glitter-free, machine-washable versions of the red dress for easy play.
- Plus size
- Look for dresses with elasticized waistbands and lace-up corset backs for an adjustable, comfortable fit.
Tips
- Use a petticoat or small hoop skirt underneath the dress to give the ruffles extra volume and bounce.
- If wearing this to a convention or trick-or-treating, opt for gold flats instead of heels for comfort.
- Secure the floral hair clip with bobby pins so it doesn't slip out of your hair while moving.
- Look for a toy scepter that lights up for a magical effect in evening photos.
Elena of Avalor costume FAQ
- What does Elena of Avalor wear?
- She wears a vibrant red off-the-shoulder ball gown with white ruffles, a gold belt, large gold hoop earrings, a pink floral hair clip, and she carries a golden scepter with a blue gem.
- How do you style hair for an Elena costume?
- Style dark brown hair into loose, voluminous waves, pull it back into a high ponytail, and clip a pink flower hairpiece on the right side.
- Is the Elena of Avalor costume comfortable for kids?
- Yes, many retail versions are made from soft, glitter-free fabrics with elastic waists specifically designed for comfortable play.
Did you know? Elena of Avalor made history in 2016 as Disney's first princess inspired by diverse Latin American cultures and folklore.