Megara Costume
Sassy, independent, and effortlessly stylish in classic Grecian purple.
Megara, the quick-witted heroine from Disney's Hercules (1997), is a favorite costume choice for her independent attitude and elegant Grecian aesthetic. Her look is defined by a flowing purple column dress, gold medallion accents, and a voluminous high ponytail. It is a striking, recognizable outfit that perfectly balances classic mythology with 1990s Disney style.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–90
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What you need for a Megara costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Megara costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Lavender column dress
An ankle-length, sleeveless lavender or light purple dress with a sweetheart neckline and a column silhouette.
DIY: Drape and pin lavender jersey fabric around a basic strapless tube top.
Dark purple waist sash
A wide, dark purple fabric sash tied around the waist, draped slightly lower on one hip.
DIY: Cut a strip of dark purple chiffon or satin fabric and tie it loosely around your waist.
Gold circular brooches
Two circular gold medallions worn at the shoulders where the dress straps meet the bodice.
DIY: Cut circles out of thick cardboard, paint them metallic gold, and attach safety pins to the back.
Gold hair band
A thick gold cuff or band used to secure the high ponytail.
DIY: Wrap a strip of gold craft foam or metallic ribbon around a standard hair elastic.
Brown high-ponytail wig
A long, dark brown wig styled into a very high, voluminous ponytail with thick curls and two face-framing tendrils.
DIY: Style your own hair into a high ponytail, tease the crown for height, and curl the ends, leaving two long strands loose in front.
Greek style sandals
Simple flat brown or gold strappy sandals that wrap slightly up the ankle.
DIY: Wear simple brown flat sandals you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Megara costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the lavender column dress, ensuring the straps are positioned correctly on the shoulders.
- 2
Pin the two gold circular brooches to the front of the dress straps near the collarbone.
- 3
Wrap the dark purple sash around your waist, tying it so that it drapes lower on one side of your hip in a classic Grecian style.
- 4
Put on the styled brown wig, securing it with bobby pins, or style your natural hair into a high, voluminous ponytail with a gold cuff.
- 5
Pull out two long, thin strands of hair in the front to frame your face.
- 6
Slip on the flat gold or brown strappy sandals.
- 7
Apply makeup, focusing on defined purple eyeshadow and a bold plum lip color.
Makeup & hair
Apply a smoky purple eyeshadow on the lids, winged black eyeliner, and a deep plum or berry lipstick. For hair, create a massive, teased high ponytail with bouncy curls at the bottom, secured with a gold cuff, and leave two long, thin, wavy tendrils framing the face.
Megara for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Hercules in a Greek tunic, orange cape, and gold wrist guards.
- group
- Group with Hercules, Hades in a black robe with blue flame hair, and Phil the satyr.
- kids
- A comfortable purple maxi dress with a pre-attached sash and a lightweight gold headband.
- Plus size
- Choose an empire-waist lavender maxi dress in a stretchy jersey knit for a comfortable, flattering drape.
- pet
- A small purple dog cape secured with a gold felt circle at the collar.
Tips
- Use safety pins on the inside of the dress to keep the dark purple sash from slipping down your hips as you walk.
- If using a wig, use a wig grip band underneath to support the weight of the heavy, high ponytail.
- Opt for flat sandals if you plan on walking a lot, as they fit the authentic ancient Greek look perfectly and keep you comfortable.
- Bring a light purple shawl or wrap if you are wearing this in cool autumn weather.
Megara costume FAQ
- What color is Megara's dress?
- Megara's dress is a light lavender or orchid purple, accented by a darker plum or violet sash around her waist.
- How do you style Megara's hair?
- Her hair is a very high, voluminous dark brown ponytail with curls at the bottom, a gold cuff at the base, and two long, thin face-framing strands.
- What accessories does Megara wear?
- She wears two circular gold medallions/brooches at her shoulders, a gold hair cuff, and simple flat strappy sandals.
Did you know? Megara's character design and sarcastic personality were heavily inspired by 1940s screwball comedy actresses, particularly Barbara Stanwyck in the 1941 film 'The Lady Eve'.