Esmeralda Costume
Capture the spirited, kind-hearted Roma dancer from Disney's classic animated film.
Esmeralda from Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a beloved character known for her bravery, compassion, and vibrant style. This costume recreates her iconic animated look, featuring a colorful peasant-style outfit complete with gold coin accents. It is a popular choice for Disney fans looking for a spirited, classic cosplay or Halloween costume.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Esmeralda costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Esmeralda costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
White peasant blouse
An off-the-shoulder white cotton blouse with puffed short sleeves.
DIY: Use an oversized white t-shirt, cut the neckline wide, and gather it with elastic.
Teal waist cincher
A wide, structured underbust corset or waist cincher in a vibrant teal-blue shade.
DIY: Wrap a wide strip of teal fabric or foam around your waist and lace it up the back.
Purple maxi skirt
A flowing, ankle-length A-line skirt in a rich royal purple color.
DIY: Drape and pin a length of purple fabric around your waist as a wrap skirt.
Lavender hip scarf
A light purple or lavender sash tied around the hips, ideally trimmed with gold coins.
DIY: Tie a lavender scarf around your hips and safety-pin gold plastic coins along the edge.
Pink hair ribbon
A wide magenta or hot pink ribbon or bandana tied around the head.
DIY: Cut a strip of hot pink fabric from an old t-shirt or scrap material.
Gold jewelry
Large gold hoop earrings and thick gold bangle bracelets.
DIY: Paint plastic hoop earrings and bangles with metallic gold spray paint.
Tambourine prop
A classic wooden or plastic tambourine with metal jingles to carry as a prop.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Esmeralda costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white off-the-shoulder peasant blouse, ensuring the sleeves sit comfortably on your upper arms.
- 2
Pull on the flowing purple maxi skirt, securing it at your natural waist.
- 3
Layer the teal waist cincher over the blouse and skirt, fastening it snugly just under the bust.
- 4
Tie the lavender hip scarf over your hips, positioning the knot on one side so the gold coins drape across your front.
- 5
Tie the magenta pink ribbon around your head, securing it at the nape of your neck under your hair.
- 6
Put on the large gold hoop earrings and slide several gold bangles onto your wrists.
- 7
Go barefoot to match the character's animated look, or wear simple tan sandals for outdoor comfort.
- 8
Carry the tambourine in one hand to complete the dancer aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in thick, voluminous dark waves or curls, letting them fall naturally around your shoulders. For makeup, use warm-toned eyeshadow, a touch of black eyeliner, and a bold berry or red lipstick to match Esmeralda's expressive look.
Esmeralda for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Quasimodo in his green tunic, Phoebus in gold armor, or Clopin in his colorful jester outfit.
- group
- Form a Hunchback of Notre Dame group with Quasimodo, Phoebus, Frollo, and Clopin.
- kids
- A comfortable version with a soft elastic-waist purple skirt, a white t-shirt, and a printed felt corset belt.
- Plus size
- Choose a highly adjustable lace-up corset and a high-waisted, flowy maxi skirt for a comfortable, custom fit.
- pet
- Dress a pet dog or goat as Djali, Esmeralda's clever pet goat, using a simple red collar.
Tips
- If you choose to go barefoot for photos, bring a pair of slip-on gold or nude sandals to wear when walking between locations.
- Secure the pink headscarf with bobby pins behind your ears so it doesn't slip off your hair during movement.
- Opt for a belly dance hip scarf with securely stitched coins so they don't fall off while you walk or dance.
Esmeralda costume FAQ
- Is Esmeralda's corset blue or green?
- In the Disney animated film, Esmeralda's waist cincher is a distinct teal color, which sits right between blue and green.
- What do I need for a DIY Esmeralda costume?
- You need a white off-the-shoulder top, a purple maxi skirt, a teal underbust corset, a lavender hip scarf (ideally with gold coins), a pink headscarf, and gold hoop earrings.
- How can I make the costume warmer for cold weather?
- You can wear nude fleece-lined leggings under the purple skirt and swap the short-sleeved blouse for a long-sleeved white peasant top.
Did you know? In Victor Hugo's original 1831 novel, Esmeralda's birth name was Agnès, and she kept a clever pet goat named Djali who could perform tricks and spell out words with tambourine letters.