Garnet Costume
Made of love and ready to lead the Crystal Gems.
Garnet is the powerful, stoic leader of the Crystal Gems from Cartoon Network's Steven Universe. As a permanent fusion of Ruby and Sapphire, her look is defined by her blocky black hair, futuristic visor, and striking asymmetrical bodysuit. Fans choose this costume to embody strength, love, and one of the most iconic animated designs of the 2010s.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $40–120
Try it on
See yourself as Garnet
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What you need for a Garnet costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Garnet costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Asymmetrical Bodysuit
A form-fitting spandex bodysuit featuring Garnet's signature color block design of black, dark magenta, and red-pink panels with a star emblem on the chest.
DIY: Use a black long-sleeve bodysuit and fabric paint or heat-transfer vinyl to add the magenta panels and the yellow star on the chest.
Square Afro Wig
A voluminous, black synthetic wig styled into a distinct, rigid cube shape.
DIY: Take a standard black afro wig and use heavy-duty hairspray and cardboard inserts to shape it into a perfect cube.
Futuristic Visor Glasses
A pair of frameless, reflective wrap-around visor sunglasses in a gold, pink, or red tint.
DIY: Cut the shape from a sheet of translucent yellow or pink plastic and attach it to a clear glasses frame.
Garnet Gauntlets
Large, bulky red and yellow gauntlets featuring a star design on the back of the hands.
DIY: Construct them out of EVA foam, paint them red with yellow star accents, and slide them over your forearms.
Gemstones
Two flat-backed red and blue gemstones to glue onto the palms of your hands or gauntlets.
DIY: Cut gem shapes out of craft foam or plastic bottle caps and paint them red and blue.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Garnet costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the asymmetrical color-blocked bodysuit and pull it snug.
- 2
Secure the square afro wig on your head, using a wig cap underneath to keep your natural hair flat.
- 3
Slide the reflective futuristic visor onto your face, ensuring it sits straight.
- 4
Apply the red and blue gemstones to the palms of your hands using skin-safe spirit gum, or attach them directly to your gauntlets.
- 5
Slip on the bulky red and yellow gauntlets over your forearms.
- 6
Finish the look with black ankle boots or matching red shoe covers.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal under the visor, but you can paint a third eye on your forehead for a dramatic 'visor-off' reveal. Ensure the wig is sprayed heavily with holding spray to maintain its rigid, cubic shape.
Garnet for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Ruby and Sapphire, or go as Garnet alongside Steven Universe.
- group
- Form the Crystal Gems with Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven.
- kids
- A comfortable spandex jumpsuit with soft foam gauntlets makes a great, kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Spandex bodysuits with custom-painted panels offer a flexible, comfortable fit for all body types.
Tips
- The square wig can get very warm; bring a small towel to dab away sweat during conventions.
- If you are using hand gems, use spirit gum or eyelash glue to keep them secure on your palms all day.
- Make sure your visor is transparent enough to navigate indoor venues safely at night.
Garnet costume FAQ
- What gems make up Garnet?
- Garnet is a fusion of Ruby and Sapphire, who choose to stay fused out of love.
- How do I get Garnet's square hair?
- You can buy a pre-styled square afro wig, or style a standard black afro wig using cardboard frames and heavy-duty hairspray.
- Where do Garnet's gems go?
- Her gemstones are located on the palms of her left and right hands.
Did you know? Garnet's design and her status as a fusion were planned from the very beginning of Steven Universe, with subtle clues hidden in her pilot design and first-season episodes.