Gabriella Montez Costume
Channel your inner East High brainiac with Gabriella's iconic sweet style.
Gabriella Montez is the brilliant, sweet-natured female lead of Disney's High School Musical franchise. Fans love dressing up as her because of her nostalgic, wholesome 2000s style and memorable musical numbers. Her most recognizable looks include her red 'We're All in This Together' finale dress and her casual school outfits paired with her signature gold T-necklace.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–70
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What you need for a Gabriella Montez costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gabriella Montez costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Red A-line dress
A bright red, sleeveless A-line dress with a modest neckline, mimicking her 'We're All in This Together' finale look.
DIY: Use any simple red sundress or skater dress you already own.
White cardigan
A cropped, short-sleeved white cardigan or shrug to wear over the red dress.
DIY: Use a white button-down shirt tied at the waist or a white bolero.
Gold 'T' initial necklace
A delicate gold chain necklace with a small 'T' pendant, representing Troy's gift to her.
DIY: Craft a 'T' out of gold metallic cardstock or clay and thread it onto a gold chain.
White canvas sneakers or flats
Simple, clean white low-top canvas sneakers or white ballet flats.
DIY: Any clean white athletic shoes or simple flats will work.
Red hair bow
A small red ribbon or bow hair clip to pin back a section of your hair.
DIY: Tie a piece of red satin ribbon around a bobby pin.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red sleeveless A-line dress.
- 2
Layer the white cropped cardigan or shrug over the dress.
- 3
Style your hair in soft, natural waves, pinning one side back with the red hair bow.
- 4
Clasp the gold 'T' initial necklace around your neck.
- 5
Put on clean white canvas sneakers or white ballet flats.
- 6
Carry a microphone prop or an East High notebook to complete the musical theater look.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup fresh, natural, and youthful with light foundation, a swipe of pink lip gloss, and a touch of mascara. Style hair in soft, loose brunette waves, using a red bow clip to pin back one side.
Gabriella Montez for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Troy Bolton in his red East High #14 basketball jersey or his matching red track jacket.
- group
- Form the ultimate East High group with Sharpay in pink, Ryan in a newsboy cap, and Taylor McKessie in her decathlon outfit.
- kids
- A red skater dress, white cardigan, and a toy microphone make an easy and comfortable school-friendly costume.
- Plus size
- An A-line silhouette dress with stretch knit fabric offers a comfortable, flattering, and screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a mini red East High dog sweater or jersey.
Tips
- Wear comfortable white sneakers so you can easily dance and walk around all night.
- The gold 'T' necklace is the key character-specific detail that distinguishes this from a generic red dress outfit.
- If it's chilly, swap the short-sleeved cardigan for a white long-sleeved cardigan or an East High red-and-white varsity jacket.
Gabriella Montez costume FAQ
- What is Gabriella Montez's most iconic outfit?
- Her most iconic outfit is the red sleeveless dress with a white shrug worn during the 'We're All in This Together' finale dance number.
- How do I make a DIY Gabriella Montez costume?
- Simply pair a red sundress with a white cropped cardigan, white sneakers, a red hair bow, and a gold 'T' initial necklace.
- What accessories does Gabriella wear?
- Her most important accessory is the gold 'T' necklace given to her by Troy Bolton, along with her signature red hair bow.
Did you know? The iconic gold 'T' necklace that Troy gives Gabriella was actually a major plot point in High School Musical 2, symbolizing their relationship status throughout the summer.