Moana Costume
Set sail on your next adventure with Moana's iconic island look.
Moana is the courageous wayfinder from Disney's animated and live-action films who sails across the Pacific to save her island [1.1.9]. People choose this costume for its vibrant, empowering, and adventurous spirit. The look features a coral-patterned crop top, a layered grass and tapa-style wrap skirt, and her signature Heart of Te Fiti necklace.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–90
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What you need for a Moana costume
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Coral Crop Top
A coral-red bandeau top featuring printed geometric tribal patterns and scalloped lace trim.
DIY: Paint black geometric patterns on a coral tube top using fabric paint and glue white lace trim to the top and bottom edges.
Tapa-Style Wrap Skirt
A cream or beige wrap skirt with a jagged hem and printed brown tribal patterns.
DIY: Cut a jagged hem on a piece of cream canvas fabric, draw geometric patterns with a brown fabric marker, and wrap it around your waist.
Grass Skirt Layer
A short, straw-colored grass skirt worn underneath the wrap skirt.
DIY: Tie strands of raffia or tan yarn to an elastic waistband.
Red Waist Sash
A bright red woven sash or belt tied around the waist over the skirt.
DIY: Cut a long strip of red cotton or linen fabric and tie it around your waist, letting the ends hang down.
Heart of Te Fiti Necklace
A blue-green stone pendant with a spiral engraving on a brown braided cord with white pearls.
DIY: Sculpt a spiral-engraved pendant out of blue-green polymer clay, bake it, and string it onto a brown cord with white craft pearls.
Long Wavy Wig
Long, voluminous, dark brown curly or wavy hair.
DIY: Style your natural hair by braiding it damp and releasing it for voluminous, beachy waves.
Wooden Oar
A carved wooden paddle prop.
DIY: Cut an oar shape out of thick cardboard, paint it brown, and draw tribal carvings with a black marker.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Moana costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the short grass skirt first to act as the base layer.
- 2
Wrap the cream tapa-style skirt over the grass skirt, positioning the open slit slightly to the side to allow movement.
- 3
Tie the red fabric sash tightly around your waist, securing both skirts and letting the excess fabric drape down the side.
- 4
Put on the coral-red patterned crop top, ensuring the scalloped trim sits comfortably.
- 5
Put on the long, wavy dark brown wig, or style your natural hair into voluminous beach waves.
- 6
Clasp the Heart of Te Fiti necklace around your neck so the blue-green stone sits centered on your chest.
- 7
Carry the wooden oar prop to complete the wayfinder aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural and sun-kissed with warm bronzer, a touch of peach blush, and a nude lip. For hair, aim for maximum volume and defined, beachy waves, letting a few strands frame your face.
Moana for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Maui wearing a leaf skirt and carrying his giant fishhook.
- group
- Assemble a group with Maui, Heihei the rooster, Pua the pig, and Grandma Tala.
- kids
- A highly popular, comfortable option featuring a soft, one-piece dress version of the outfit.
- Plus size
- Look for high-stretch smocked back panels on the crop top and adjustable wrap skirts for a comfortable, custom fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog as Pua the pig with a white hoodie featuring black spots and pink ears.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Moana costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Family moana costume
- Assemble a group with Maui, Heihei the rooster, Pua the pig, and Grandma Tala.
Tips
- The grass skirt can be itchy; wear nude spandex shorts underneath for comfort.
- If wearing this outdoors in cooler weather, layer a nude long-sleeve bodysuit underneath the top.
- For photos, pose holding the oar vertically or looking out toward the horizon as if navigating.
Moana costume FAQ
- What is Moana's necklace called?
- It is the Heart of Te Fiti necklace, featuring a glowing blue-green stone on a braided cord.
- How do you make a DIY Moana skirt?
- Cut a piece of cream fabric to size, snip a jagged hem, draw tribal patterns with fabric markers, and layer it over a cheap grass skirt.
- What shoes does Moana wear?
- Moana goes barefoot in the movie. For safety, wear simple nude sandals or woven flat shoes.
Did you know? Moana's costume designer, Neysa Bové, used authentic Pacific Island materials like tapa cloth and pandanus fibers as inspiration to ensure historical accuracy.