Han Solo and Princess Leia Costume
The galaxy's most iconic sci-fi power couple, direct from A New Hope.
Dress up as the galaxy's most famous romantic duo with this classic Star Wars couples costume. Based on their iconic looks from *A New Hope*, this pairing features Han Solo's rugged smuggler gear alongside Princess Leia's elegant senatorial gown. It is a highly recognizable, comfortable, and timeless choice for any Halloween party or sci-fi convention.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Han Solo and Princess Leia costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Han Solo and Princess Leia costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
White hooded gown (Leia)
A floor-length, long-sleeved white dress with a high collar, flared sleeves, and a hood.
DIY: Use a long-sleeve white maxi dress and attach a white fabric hood to the collar.
Silver utility belt (Leia)
A white or silver belt adorned with metallic silver geometric plates.
DIY: Wrap a white belt with silver duct tape or glue painted cardboard squares onto a white strap.
White boots (Leia)
Flat or low-heeled white calf-high boots.
DIY: Wear plain white canvas shoes or wrap white felt around existing boots.
White V-neck shirt (Han)
A long-sleeve, cream or off-white V-neck shirt with a relaxed collar.
DIY: Cut a small V-neck slit into a plain cream long-sleeve shirt.
Black utility vest (Han)
A black multi-pocketed vest worn open over the shirt.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off a black button-down shirt and leave it unbuttoned.
Navy pants with red stripes (Han)
Navy blue fitted trousers featuring red embroidered dashes (Corellian bloodstripes) down the sides.
DIY: Use red fabric paint or red masking tape to add dashed stripes down the sides of navy blue chinos.
Brown holster belt (Han)
A low-slung brown leather gun belt with a thigh strap and a DL-44 blaster prop.
DIY: Repurpose a brown leather belt, loop a matching strap around your thigh, and carry a toy blaster painted black and silver.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Han Solo and Princess Leia costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Leia, slip on the floor-length white hooded gown and secure the silver-plated belt snugly around your waist.
- 2
Style your hair into two thick, coiled buns on either side of your head, or put on a pre-styled brunette wig.
- 3
Put on flat white calf-high boots to complete Leia's classic senatorial ensemble.
- 4
For Han, put on the cream long-sleeve V-neck shirt and layer the black utility vest over it.
- 5
Pull on the navy blue pants, ensuring the red Corellian bloodstripes run straight down the outer sides of each leg.
- 6
Buckle the brown leather holster belt low on your hips, securing the leg strap around your right thigh, and slide the prop blaster into the holster.
- 7
Finish Han's look with tall black riding boots or boot covers, and style your hair with a messy, side-swept part.
Makeup & hair
Leia requires her signature 'cinnamon bun' hairstyle, which can be achieved with hair donuts, extensions, or a wig, paired with clean, natural makeup and a soft pink lip. Han needs a slightly messy, feathered 1970s hairstyle with no heavy makeup.
Han Solo and Princess Leia for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- This is the ultimate sci-fi couples look, but you can swap their outfits for their Hoth cold-weather gear or Endor camouflage styles.
- group
- Expand your crew by adding Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, or a couple of Stormtroopers.
- kids
- Perfect for siblings or friends, with miniature versions of Leia's white gown and Han's vest-and-holster combo.
- Plus size
- Leia's flowing, loose-cut gown is naturally accommodating and comfortable, while Han's vest can be worn open over a stretchy cream shirt.
- pet
- Dress a pet as Chewbacca or a mini Ewok to accompany the smuggler and the princess.
Tips
- Leia's white gown can be quite sheer, so wear nude or white undergarments underneath.
- If you don't want to buy official pants for Han, use navy blue masking tape or red fabric paint to add the bloodstripes to regular navy chinos.
- Keep your prop blaster securely in its holster when in public spaces to avoid any misunderstandings.
- For photos, strike classic poses: Han looking smug with his hand on his holster, and Leia standing tall with a determined expression.
Han Solo and Princess Leia costume FAQ
- How do I make Princess Leia's hair buns?
- Part your hair down the middle, create two high pigtails just above your ears, wrap them around foam hair donuts (or sock rolls), and secure them tightly with bobby pins.
- What are the red stripes on Han Solo's pants called?
- They are called Corellian Bloodstripes, which are military honors awarded for courage in the Star Wars universe.
- Can we do this costume on a budget?
- Yes! Use a plain white long-sleeve dress and a silver-painted cardboard belt for Leia, and pair a thrifted black vest, cream shirt, and DIY-striped navy pants for Han.
Did you know? Princess Leia's iconic 'cinnamon bun' hairstyle was inspired by women of the Mexican Revolution, specifically the 'Adelitas' or soldaderas.