How do you make a DIY Dune stillsuit?

Start with a dark gray compression suit. Cut pieces of black craft foam to create the chest and shoulder armor plates, then glue black plastic tubing along the limbs to mimic the water-recycling system.

What color is Paul Atreides' cloak?

His Fremen cloak is a dusty, muted gray or light brown, designed to blend into the desert sands of Arrakis.

How do you do the Fremen blue eyes?

You can use safe, prescription-quality blue costume contact lenses that cover the entire iris and sclera (blue-in-blue), or edit them digitally in photos.

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Paul Atreides Costume

Lead the Fremen in a screen-accurate desert stillsuit.

Paul Atreides from Dune is a popular costume choice for sci-fi fans who want a rugged, high-tech look. This costume replicates the Fremen stillsuit, a survival suit designed for the harsh desert planet of Arrakis. The outfit features a textured dark gray bodysuit, tactical armor plates, flexible tubing, and a flowing hooded cloak.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~90 min
Budget: $60–200

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Charcoal gray jumpsuit
A dark gray or black textured tactical jumpsuit or a matching compression shirt and pants set.
DIY: Use a dark gray long-sleeve thermal shirt and matching athletic leggings.
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Tactical chest vest
A black or dark gray foam tactical vest to mimic the stillsuit's armored chest plates.
DIY: Cut chest plates out of black EVA craft foam and strap them over your chest with black webbing.
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Flexible tubing
Flexible black plastic split loom tubing or aquarium hoses to run along the limbs.
DIY: Use old black computer cables or painted plastic straws taped together.
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Dusty gray hooded cloak
A lightweight, flowing hooded cape or large desert scarf in a muted gray or sandy brown color.
DIY: Drape a couple of yards of unfinished gray linen fabric over your shoulders and pin it at the collar.
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Tactical gloves and bracers
Dark gray or black fingerless tactical gloves paired with matching forearm guards.
DIY: Cut the fingers off old black winter gloves and wrap your forearms in black athletic tape.
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Nasal tube prop
A small black tube running from the collar of the suit up to the nose.
DIY: Use a thin piece of black aquarium tubing attached to a small piece of skin-safe tape inside the nostril.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the charcoal gray base jumpsuit or matching compression shirt and pants.
2
Layer the tactical chest vest over the jumpsuit to create the armored torso look.
3
Attach lengths of black split loom tubing along the collar, shoulders, and outer thighs using safety pins or fabric glue to simulate the stillsuit's water-recycling hoses.
4
Secure the tactical gloves and forearm bracers over your sleeves.
5
Drape the dusty gray hooded cloak over your shoulders, securing it at the collar.
6
Position the nasal tube prop over your nose and tuck the other end into your collar.
7
Finish the look with dark, rugged combat boots.

Makeup & hair

Style your hair in messy, wind-swept dark curls. Use brown and gray eyeshadow or cosmetic dirt powder to create desert dust smudges on your forehead, nose, and cheekbones.

Paul Atreides for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair with Chani in a matching Fremen stillsuit or Lady Jessica in her ornate Bene Gesserit robes.
group: Form a Fremen sietch with friends dressed as Stilgar, Chani, and Feyd-Rautha.
kids: Use a gray long-sleeve thermal set, black foam sheets for armor, and a gray bedsheet for the cloak.
Plus size: Opt for a flexible, two-piece compression set instead of a one-piece jumpsuit for a more comfortable, adjustable fit.
pet: Dress a dog in a small gray dog coat with a miniature brown hood.

Tips

Use lightweight fabrics for the cloak so you do not overheat while wearing the layered bodysuit.
Secure the plastic tubing with zip ties or black thread to ensure they stay attached during movement.
Add a light dusting of baby powder or tan makeup to your boots and cloak to look like Arrakis sand.

Paul Atreides costume FAQ

How do you make a DIY Dune stillsuit?: Start with a dark gray compression suit. Cut pieces of black craft foam to create the chest and shoulder armor plates, then glue black plastic tubing along the limbs to mimic the water-recycling system.
What color is Paul Atreides' cloak?: His Fremen cloak is a dusty, muted gray or light brown, designed to blend into the desert sands of Arrakis.
How do you do the Fremen blue eyes?: You can use safe, prescription-quality blue costume contact lenses that cover the entire iris and sclera (blue-in-blue), or edit them digitally in photos.

Did you know? The stillsuits designed for the Dune films were fully functional costume pieces made of moisture-wicking fabrics to keep the actors cool while filming in the hot deserts of Jordan and Abu Dhabi.