Gerudo Link Costume
Sneak into Gerudo Town with Link's iconic desert disguise.
Gerudo Link is a fan-favorite outfit worn by Link in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to disguise himself and gain entry into the female-only Gerudo Town. This vibrant costume is highly popular in the cosplay community for its beautiful desert aesthetic and striking color palette. The complete look features a turquoise cropped top, matching harem pants, a sheer pink veil, and ornate gold detailing.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Gerudo Link costume
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Turquoise cropped halter top
A sleeveless, cropped halter top in turquoise blue with gold trim and patterns along the chest.
DIY: Trim a basic turquoise tank top into a crop top and use gold fabric paint to add the chest patterns.
Turquoise harem pants
Loose-fitting, lightweight turquoise sirwal pants with elastic gold ankle cuffs and a wide gold waistband.
DIY: Use loose turquoise sweatpants, cinch the ankles with gold ribbon, and add a wide gold fabric sash around the waist.
Sheer pink veil
A lightweight, semi-transparent pink chiffon veil attached to a gold headband, worn over the hair and lower face.
DIY: Cut a strip of sheer pink chiffon fabric, hem the edges, and pin it to a gold headband or hair tie.
Turquoise and gold arm sleeves
Matching arm cuffs that slide onto the forearms, decorated with gold bands at the wrists and elbows.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off a matching turquoise shirt and glue gold ribbon bands around the top and bottom edges.
Brown hip pouch and belt
A small brown faux-leather utility pouch worn on a gold-patterned belt over the right hip.
DIY: Slide a small brown camera case or makeup pouch onto a gold-painted belt.
Gold sandals
Simple flat gold sandals or pointed-toe flats suitable for walking on sand.
DIY: Paint an old pair of flat sandals or slip-on shoes with metallic gold spray paint.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the turquoise harem pants, positioning the wide gold waistband securely at your waist and adjusting the elastic cuffs at your ankles.
- 2
Slip on the turquoise cropped halter top, ensuring the gold chest detailing is centered.
- 3
Slide the matching turquoise and gold sleeves onto your forearms, positioning them between your wrists and elbows.
- 4
Fasten the gold-patterned belt around your hips, positioning the small brown pouch over your right hip.
- 5
Tie the sheer pink veil around your head, covering your hair and the lower half of your face, leaving only your eyes exposed.
- 6
Step into your gold sandals or pointed flats to complete the desert traveler look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair or a blonde wig into Link's signature dirty-blonde high ponytail, leaving two long, thick strands of hair framing the sides of your face. Apply light eyeliner to define your eyes, as they are the main visible feature above the pink veil.
Gerudo Link for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Zelda in her desert voyai armor or a Gerudo guard like Buliara.
- group
- Group up with other Link variants, such as Champion's Tunic Link and Hylian Hood Link.
- kids
- Use a turquoise t-shirt cut into a crop top and matching sweatpants with gold fabric paint for a comfortable kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Choose harem pants with a wide, stretchy elastic waistband and a custom-tied halter top for an adjustable, comfortable fit.
Tips
- Use double-sided fashion tape to keep the halter top and arm sleeves securely in place while walking.
- Opt for lightweight, breathable fabrics like chiffon or satin, as this costume is designed for hot desert climates.
- If wearing this to an outdoor event in cooler weather, wear a nude-colored thermal undershirt for warmth.
Gerudo Link costume FAQ
- What is Link's Gerudo outfit called in Breath of the Wild?
- It is officially called the Gerudo Outfit set, which consists of the Gerudo Veil, Gerudo Top, and Gerudo Sirwal.
- Why does Link wear the Gerudo outfit?
- Link must wear this outfit to disguise himself as a woman (a 'vai') to bypass the guards and enter Gerudo Town, which strictly forbids men ('voe').
- How do you style the hair for Gerudo Link?
- Tie your hair or a blonde wig into a high ponytail, leaving two long, thick strands of hair framing the sides of your face, and secure it with the pink veil's headband.
Did you know? In Breath of the Wild, if you talk to certain characters like Hylian travelers while wearing the Gerudo outfit, they will mistake Link for a beautiful girl, leading to humorous dialogue.