Foxy Cleopatra Costume
She's a whole lot of woman! Recreate this iconic 70s look.
Foxy Cleopatra is the fierce, undercover FBI agent played by Beyoncé Knowles in the 2002 comedy hit Austin Powers in Goldmember. A popular choice for retro parties and Halloween, this costume captures the peak of 1970s blaxploitation cinema style. The look is defined by a striking all-gold outfit, a massive afro, and plenty of attitude.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Foxy Cleopatra costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Foxy Cleopatra costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Gold halter top or jumpsuit
A metallic gold halter top, cropped vest, or a full metallic gold bell-bottom jumpsuit.
DIY: Spray paint an old fitted tank top with metallic fabric paint.
Gold bell-bottom pants
High-waisted, flared trousers in a matching metallic gold finish.
DIY: Add gold fabric flares to the bottom of a pair of tight brown or tan pants.
Brown leather holster belt
A wide brown faux-leather belt with a toy pistol holster worn around the hips.
DIY: Use a wide brown belt and secure a DIY cardboard holster painted brown.
Toy silver revolver
A classic retro-style toy prop revolver to slide into the holster.
DIY: Cut a pistol shape out of thick cardboard and paint it silver and black.
Gold platform boots
Chunky 1970s-style platform boots or high heels in metallic gold or patent black.
DIY: Wear solid black boots and wrap the heels in gold metallic tape.
Large gold hoop earrings
Oversized, thin metallic gold hoop earrings for that classic disco-era vibe.
Large brown afro wig
A voluminous, perfectly rounded 1970s afro wig in a warm medium-to-dark brown shade.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Foxy Cleopatra costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the metallic gold halter top and matching high-waisted bell-bottom pants.
- 2
Step into the gold platform boots and ensure you can walk comfortably in them.
- 3
Secure the brown faux-leather holster belt low around your hips, letting it rest at an angle.
- 4
Place the toy silver revolver securely inside the holster.
- 5
Put on a wig cap, then shake out the brown afro wig to maximize its volume before placing it on your head.
- 6
Accessorize with the oversized gold hoop earrings and any matching gold bangles.
- 7
Strike a confident, hands-on-hips pose to complete the secret agent look.
Makeup & hair
Style a large, voluminous brown afro wig, picking it out for maximum fullness. Keep makeup classic 1970s with warm golden eyeshadow, heavy black eyeliner, and a glossy nude or bronze lip.
Foxy Cleopatra for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Austin Powers in his blue velvet suit or Goldmember in his metallic gold track jacket.
- group
- Form an Austin Powers ensemble featuring Austin, Foxy, Dr. Evil, and Mini-Me.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a gold jumpsuit and a smaller curly wig.
- Plus size
- Look for high-stretch metallic spandex fabrics for a comfortable, form-fitting silhouette.
Tips
- Fluff the wig: Take the afro wig out of its packaging a day early and use a hair pick or your fingers to fluff it out for maximum volume.
- Comfort check: Metallic spandex can get warm; opt for breathable cotton-lined gold pieces if you plan to dance.
- Posing: Practice her signature hands-on-hips stance with a confident, fierce expression for photos.
Foxy Cleopatra costume FAQ
- What does Foxy Cleopatra wear?
- She primarily wears a metallic gold outfit consisting of a halter top, matching bell-bottom pants, a brown leather gun holster, gold platform boots, and a large brown afro.
- Who is Foxy Cleopatra based on?
- She is a parody of 1970s blaxploitation cinema heroines, most notably Foxy Brown (played by Pam Grier) and Cleopatra Jones (played by Tamara Dobson).
- How do I style the hair for Foxy Cleopatra?
- If you don't have natural afro-textured hair, a large, high-quality brown afro wig is essential. Shake it upside down and use a hair pick to build volume.
Did you know? Foxy Cleopatra's famous catchphrase, 'I'm Foxy Cleopatra, and I'm a whole lot of woman!', is a direct nod to the tagline of the 1973 film Foxy Brown.