Mileena Costume
Embrace your inner Outworld empress with this fierce, magenta ninja look.
Mileena is the iconic, dual-sai-wielding clone from the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise. Known for her striking magenta and black ninja gear and her monstrous Tarkatan mouth, she is a favorite choice for gamers and cosplayers alike. Her look combines athletic combat wear with deadly assassin accessories.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Mileena costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mileena costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Magenta and Black Bodysuit
A form-fitting spandex bodysuit or a matching crop top and shorts set in deep magenta (pinkish-purple) and black.
DIY: Use a black athletic leotard and fabric-glue magenta spandex panels onto it.
Magenta Face Mask
A fabric face mask covering the nose and mouth, matching the magenta shade of the outfit.
DIY: Cut a strip of magenta spandex fabric and tie it securely behind your head.
Black Arm Bands and Glovelettes
Fingerless black gloves or arm warmers that extend up the forearms, accented with magenta trim.
DIY: Cut the fingers off a pair of long black jersey gloves.
Thigh-High Boots or Boot Covers
Black thigh-high boots or black knee-high boots with matching magenta leg warmers or garter straps.
DIY: Wear black leggings under black combat boots and add magenta fabric bands around your thighs.
Twin Sai Prop Weapons
A pair of silver plastic toy sai daggers, the signature weapon of the character.
DIY: Cut the shapes from thick cardboard, wrap them in silver duct tape, and wrap the handles in black tape.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mileena costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the magenta and black bodysuit or the matching top and shorts set.
- 2
Pull on the black thigh-high boots, ensuring any garter straps or leg wraps are secured comfortably.
- 3
Slide on the black fingerless glovelettes and secure the arm bands on your forearms.
- 4
Style your hair into Mileena's signature high twin buns or a sleek dark ponytail.
- 5
Apply your eye makeup, then tie the magenta fabric mask over your nose and mouth.
- 6
Tuck the twin plastic sai props into your waistband or hold them ready for action poses.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into two high, sleek space buns or a high ponytail with dark brown or black hair. Focus makeup on dramatic, smoky dark eyeshadow and sharp eyeliner, as the lower half of your face will be covered by her signature magenta mask.
Mileena for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Kitana in her matching blue ninja outfit, or Jade in green, for an iconic Edenian sister duo.
- group
- Form a Mortal Kombat tournament roster with characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, and Sonya Blade.
- kids
- A simplified version featuring a magenta jumpsuit, black boots, and a soft fabric face mask without the weapon props.
- Plus size
- A two-piece athletic set consisting of a high-waisted magenta sports skirt or leggings and a matching crop top offers a comfortable, flexible fit.
Tips
- Opt for high-stretch athletic fabrics like spandex to ensure you can move and pose comfortably all night.
- If you plan to eat or drink at a party, choose a tie-on fabric mask that can easily slip down around your neck.
- Secure the plastic sai props in a belt or waistband when you need your hands free for photos or socializing.
Mileena costume FAQ
- Is Mileena's outfit pink or purple?
- Mileena's signature color is traditionally a vibrant magenta, which sits right between deep pink and purple, distinct from Kitana's royal blue.
- How do I do Mileena's makeup if I don't wear the mask?
- If you go maskless, you can use SFX makeup or face paint to draw her wide, monstrous Tarkatan fangs and stitched cheeks.
- What weapons does Mileena use?
- Mileena famously fights with a pair of silver sai, which are traditional three-pronged dagger-like weapons.
Did you know? Mileena made her first appearance in Mortal Kombat II in 1993 as a palette swap of Kitana, sharing the same sprite sheet but colored in purple-magenta.