Lady Spider Costume
Spin a steampunk web as Marvel's Victorian-era Spider-Woman.
Lady Spider (Maybelle Reilly) is the fan-favorite steampunk Spider-Woman from Marvel's Spider-Verse comics. Cosplayers love this look for its unique blend of 19th-century Victorian fashion and mechanical superhero gear. The costume features a blue dress, a brown leather corset, aviator goggles, and a signature brass spider-leg backpack.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $80–250
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What you need for a Lady Spider costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lady Spider costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Blue Victorian Blouse
A long-sleeved teal or slate blue high-neck blouse.
Teal Skirt
A matching teal or slate blue A-line skirt, ideally knee-length.
Brown Underbust Corset
A brown faux-leather underbust corset with brass buckles or laces.
Aviator Cap and Goggles
A brown faux-leather pilot hat paired with brass steampunk goggles.
Mechanical Spider Legs
Four gold or brass articulated mechanical spider legs mounted to a backpack harness.
DIY: Craft legs from PVC pipes painted gold, attached to a cardboard backpack base.
Brown Lace-up Boots
Victorian-style brown leather lace-up boots.
Steampunk Wrist Cuffs
Brown leather wrist cuffs with brass gear details to serve as web-shooters.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lady Spider costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the blue Victorian blouse and matching teal skirt.
- 2
Secure the brown faux-leather underbust corset over the blouse, tightening the laces or buckles for a snug fit.
- 3
Lace up the brown Victorian-style boots over matching socks or tights.
- 4
Put on the brown aviator cap and rest the brass steampunk goggles on the forehead.
- 5
Strap on the steampunk wrist cuffs to represent Maybelle's custom web-shooters.
- 6
Mount the mechanical spider-leg backpack harness over your shoulders, adjusting the straps so the gold legs spread outward.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tied back in a low bun or braid to fit under the aviator cap. Use light, natural makeup with a touch of bronze eyeshadow to complement the steampunk aesthetic.
Lady Spider for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a Steampunk Spider-Man or a Victorian-era Peter Parker.
- group
- Join a Spider-Verse group alongside Spider-Gwen, Miles Morales, and Noir Spider-Man.
- kids
- A blue dress, brown vest, and plastic goggles make a comfortable, simplified kid's version.
- Plus size
- An adjustable lace-up underbust corset paired with a flared A-line skirt offers a highly customizable, comfortable fit.
Tips
- Secure the mechanical backpack straps tightly to prevent the spider legs from wobbling as you walk.
- If the mechanical legs are too heavy, use lightweight materials like foam board or hollow PVC pipes for DIY construction.
- Keep your goggles on your hat rather than over your eyes for better visibility and comfort during events.
Lady Spider costume FAQ
- Who is Lady Spider?
- Lady Spider is Maybelle Reilly, an alternate-universe Spider-Woman from a steampunk-inspired 1895 New York in Marvel Comics.
- How do you make the mechanical spider legs?
- You can construct them using lightweight PVC pipes or EVA foam painted with metallic brass acrylic paint, then bolt them to a sturdy backpack harness.
- Does Lady Spider have superpowers?
- Unlike Peter Parker, Maybelle Reilly does not have spider powers; she uses her technological genius to build her own web-shooters and mechanical spider legs.
Did you know? Lady Spider first appeared in Spider-Verse #1 in 2014 and does not actually have any biological superpowers, relying entirely on her own steampunk inventions.