Midsommar May Queen Costume
Embrace the floral horror with Dani's legendary flower-covered gown.
The May Queen costume from Ari Aster's horror masterpiece Midsommar is one of the most visually stunning and unsettling looks in modern cinema. Worn by Dani (Florence Pugh) during the climax of the festival, this outfit represents her transformation into Swedish pagan royalty. The look is defined by an overwhelming, massive structure of colorful wildflowers covering a white base gown and a matching towering flower crown.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~180 min
- Budget
- $80–250
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What you need for a Midsommar May Queen costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Midsommar May Queen costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White long-sleeve maxi dress
A simple, lightweight white cotton or linen long-sleeve dress to serve as the base layer.
DIY: Use an oversized white long-sleeve t-shirt paired with a long white maxi skirt.
Hoop skirt or petticoat
A structured multi-hoop skirt worn under the dress to provide the wide, bell-shaped volume needed to support the heavy flowers.
DIY: Construct a wire or cardboard frame to wear under a wide white skirt.
Bulk faux wildflowers
Hundreds of colorful artificial flowers, focusing on yellow, green, pink, purple, and blue blossoms with plenty of green leaves.
DIY: Cut flower shapes out of colored tissue paper and felt if real-look silk flowers are unavailable.
Large flower crown base
A thick headband or wire crown base to build the towering, oversized floral headpiece.
DIY: Twist thick floral wire or a wire coat hanger into a sturdy circular crown shape.
Hot glue gun and floral wire
Essential tools for securing the heavy volume of silk flowers to both the dress and the crown.
White rain boots
Simple white rubber boots worn underneath the massive gown, matching the cult's practical footwear.
DIY: Wear any comfortable white sneakers, as they will be mostly hidden by the long skirt.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Midsommar May Queen costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white hoop skirt first to establish the wide, structured silhouette.
- 2
Layer the white long-sleeve maxi dress over the hoop skirt, ensuring it drapes smoothly over the frame.
- 3
Map out the flower placement on the dress, starting from the hem and working upward, clustering green leaves and colorful silk wildflowers tightly together.
- 4
Use hot glue or safety pins to attach the faux flowers to the dress fabric, completely covering the skirt and shoulders to create a dense, carpeted floral look.
- 5
Build the towering flower crown by wrapping floral wire around the crown base, layering the largest flowers in the center and cascading smaller blooms down the sides.
- 6
Slip on the white rain boots for a screen-accurate footwear choice that remains comfortable all night.
- 7
Carefully place the heavy flower crown on your head, securing it with bobby pins if necessary.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and natural, with a pale complexion and slightly flushed cheeks. Style hair in two simple, slightly messy braids framing the face, or leave it loose and parted down the middle under the massive crown.
Midsommar May Queen for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Christian in a simple white linen Swedish tunic, or Christian sewn inside a plush bear suit.
- group
- Have friends dress in matching white embroidered Swedish peasant dresses and flower crowns as Hårga cult members.
- kids
- A scaled-down version using a white dress and a smaller, lightweight flower crown made of felt flowers for comfort.
- Plus size
- A wide A-line white maxi dress paired with an adjustable drawstring hoop skirt provides an adjustable, comfortable base.
- pet
- A small dog sweater covered in lightweight silk flowers with a tiny matching floral collar.
Tips
- The flower-covered dress can get very heavy and warm; use lightweight silk flowers rather than plastic ones to keep the weight down.
- Leave a small gap of uncovered fabric around the waist and underarms to allow for natural movement and sitting.
- Take photos outdoors in bright, natural sunlight to capture the vibrant, eerie daytime-horror aesthetic of the film.
- Secure the flower crown with a thick headband base so it doesn't slip off when you tilt your head.
Midsommar May Queen costume FAQ
- How many flowers do I need for a DIY Midsommar May Queen costume?
- For a fully covered, screen-accurate look, you will need between 150 to 300 faux silk flowers depending on the size of your dress and how densely you pack them.
- How do you sit down in the Midsommar flower dress?
- If you use a flexible hoop skirt, you can carefully collapse the hoops to sit. Alternatively, leave the back of the skirt lightly decorated or wear a removable floral cape over a simple white dress.
- What is the significance of the May Queen in Midsommar?
- In the film, the May Queen is crowned after winning a grueling dance competition, symbolizing rebirth, acceptance into the community, and ultimate authority over the festival's final sacrifices.
Did you know? The original May Queen dress worn by Florence Pugh in the movie was made of 10,000 silk flowers and sold at an A24 charity auction for $65,000 to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.