Lumiere Costume
Be our guest in this brilliant, flame-tipped gold candelabra costume.
Lumiere is the charismatic, French-accented candelabra from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. A popular choice for Disney fans and group costumes, this look centers on a vibrant gold suit, a ruffled shirt front, and flame-tipped candle headpieces and gloves.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Lumiere costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lumiere costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Gold tailcoat jacket
A gold or yellow sateen tailcoat jacket with structured shoulders and a metallic finish.
DIY: Take a thrifted blazer, spray paint it metallic gold, and add gold fabric extensions to the back for tails.
Gold trousers
Matching gold or yellow slim-fit dress pants.
DIY: Use a pair of yellow sweatpants or dye white trousers with yellow fabric dye.
Ruffled jabot collar
A white ruffled neck cravat or jabot to wear under the jacket collar.
DIY: Pleat white coffee filters or lace trim and safety pin them to the collar of a white shirt.
Candle gloves
White fabric cylinder gloves with felt orange and yellow flames attached to the fingertips.
DIY: Roll white felt into cylinders that fit over your hands and hot glue orange felt flames to the tips.
Candle headpiece
A white candle-shaped hat or headband featuring a felt flame on top.
DIY: Attach a white cardboard tube wrapped in white paper with a yellow felt flame to a plain headband.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lumiere costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the gold trousers and a plain white undershirt.
- 2
Fasten the white ruffled jabot collar around your neck.
- 3
Layer the gold sateen tailcoat jacket over the collar and undershirt.
- 4
Secure the candle headpiece comfortably on your head, ensuring the flame stands upright.
- 5
Slip on the candle gloves, adjusting the fabric so the flame tips point upward.
- 6
Add gold or yellow dress shoes to complete the monochromatic look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair tucked neatly under the headpiece, or style it in a slicked-back vintage look. Use gold face paint on your cheeks and nose for an extra metallic, enchanted object effect.
Lumiere for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Cogsworth, Babette the feather duster, or Belle.
- group
- Gather a full castle crew including Belle, the Beast, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, and Chip.
- kids
- A gold jumpsuit paired with a soft foam candle hat and flame-tipped mittens.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretchy gold velvet blazer and matching elastic-waist trousers for comfort.
- pet
- A gold dog coat with two soft plush candles attached to the sides.
Tips
- Make sure the candle gloves allow enough finger dexterity to hold a drink or phone.
- If the headpiece is top-heavy, secure it with bobby pins or a chin strap.
- Wear lightweight layers underneath, as sateen and polyester costume suits can trap heat.
Lumiere costume FAQ
- How do I make DIY Lumiere candle hands?
- Roll white craft foam or stiff felt into cylinders that fit over your forearms, then hot glue layered yellow and orange felt flames to the top edges.
- What color shoes should I wear with a Lumiere costume?
- Gold, yellow, or neutral brown dress shoes work best to match the elegant, metallic look of the candelabra.
- Is a Lumiere costume comfortable for walking around?
- Yes, but the candle gloves can limit your hand use. Choose gloves with removable finger caps or slip them off when eating.
Did you know? In the original 1991 animated film, Lumiere was voiced by Jerry Orbach, who famously based the character's accent on Maurice Chevalier.