Fembot Costume
Bring the ultimate 1960s campy robot style to life.
The Fembot is one of the most iconic and humorous villains from the Austin Powers film franchise. Chosen for its perfect blend of retro 1960s glamour, campy humor, and sci-fi allure, this look is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The ensemble is defined by a fluffy pink babydoll nightgown, matching feather-trimmed gloves, a voluminous blonde bouffant, and comical prop gun barrels protruding from the bust.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Fembot costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Fembot costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Pink babydoll nightgown
A light pink, sheer chiffon babydoll mini dress with fluffy pink feather trim along the bust and bottom hem.
DIY: Buy a plain pink slip dress and fabric-glue a pink feather boa along the neckline and bottom hem.
Satin gloves with feather trim
Elbow-length light pink satin or sheer gloves featuring matching fluffy pink feather cuffs.
DIY: Take plain pink elbow-length gloves and hand-sew or glue a small strip of pink feather boa around the openings.
Prop gun barrels
Two silver plastic tubes or toy gun barrels attached to the center of each bra cup.
DIY: Paint two empty plastic pen barrels or short plastic straws metallic silver, then secure them to the bra cups using hot glue or safety pins.
Blonde bouffant wig
A high-volume, 1960s-style platinum blonde wig with a heavy fringe, teased crown, and flipped-out ends.
DIY: Tease and heavily hairspray a long blonde wig, pinning the top half into a high half-up ponytail to create a retro beehive look.
Pink fluffy slippers or platform heels
Light pink slip-on heels decorated with a large, fluffy pink feather pom-pom on the toe.
DIY: Glue a small cluster of pink feathers or a craft pom-pom onto the front strap of a pair of plain pink heels.
Pink boy-short underwear
Matching light pink high-waisted boy shorts or briefs to wear under the sheer babydoll dress.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Fembot costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pink boy-short underwear and a supportive pink bra.
- 2
Carefully attach the silver prop gun barrels to the center of each bra cup using safety pins or secure double-sided tape.
- 3
Slip the sheer pink babydoll nightgown over your head, adjusting it so the prop gun barrels protrude cleanly through the fabric.
- 4
Securely fit the blonde bouffant wig, using a wig cap and bobby pins to keep it firmly in place.
- 5
Put on the elbow-length pink gloves, fluffing out the feather trim at the cuffs.
- 6
Step into your pink fluffy slippers or platform heels.
- 7
Adopt a stiff, robotic posture and practice your best blank, hypnotic stare.
Makeup & hair
Apply a dramatic 1960s cut-crease eye makeup look with heavy black liquid eyeliner, white eyeshadow on the lids, and thick false eyelashes. Finish with a generous amount of pink blush on the cheeks and a pale, frosty pink or nude lipstick.
Fembot for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Austin Powers in his blue velvet suit, ruffled cravat, and thick black-rimmed glasses.
- group
- Gather a squad of Fembots wearing matching pink outfits, led by someone dressed as Dr. Evil.
- kids
- A toned-down version using a solid pink dress with faux-fur trim and a cute blonde headband, omitting the prop gun barrels.
- Plus size
- Look for an empire-waist pink babydoll dress with a supportive built-in bustier for comfortable wear.
- pet
- A pink ruffled collar and a tiny blonde wig for a small dog or cat.
Tips
- If using real feathers, shake them out outdoors before wearing to minimize shedding during your event.
- Ensure the prop gun barrels are lightweight (like plastic or cardboard) so they do not weigh down your dress or bra.
- Opt for low, chunky platform heels or flat fluffy slippers if you plan on standing or dancing for long periods.
- Keep your facial expression completely blank and robotic when posing for photos to capture the character's mechanical nature.
Fembot costume FAQ
- How do you make the Fembot gun bra?
- You can make it by painting two lightweight plastic tubes or toy gun barrels metallic silver and hot-gluing or pinning them to the cups of a sturdy pink bra worn under the sheer dress.
- What should I wear under the sheer Fembot dress?
- Wear matching light pink high-waisted boy shorts or briefs and a supportive pink bra to maintain the seamless, retro look of the sheer babydoll gown.
- How do I style the Fembot hair?
- The hair requires a dramatic 1960s bouffant. If styling your own hair or a wig, tease the crown heavily for volume, smooth the top layer over, flip the ends outward, and secure it with high-strength hairspray.
Did you know? The Fembots first appeared in the 1997 film 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery' as Dr. Evil's beautiful but deadly robotic assassins designed to seduce and eliminate the British spy.