Prince Charming Costume
Step into a fairytale with this classic royal look.
Prince Charming from Disney's Cinderella is a timeless choice for anyone looking to channel classic fairytale royalty. Perfect for couples' costumes or solo appearances, this look is instantly recognizable by its regal color scheme. The outfit features a distinguished cream-colored military jacket paired with striking red trousers.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Prince Charming costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Prince Charming costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Cream military jacket
An off-white or cream-colored high-collar jacket with gold buttons and gold trim.
DIY: Use a plain white button-down shirt and glue gold ribbon along the collar, cuffs, and front button line.
Gold epaulets
Shoulder pieces featuring gold fringe and metallic detailing.
DIY: Cut gold felt into shoulder shapes, glue gold fringe trim around the edges, and safety pin them to your jacket.
Gold belt
A wide gold belt with a large, decorative rectangular buckle.
DIY: Wrap a strip of gold fabric or metallic ribbon around your waist and secure it with velcro.
Red dress pants
Vibrant red trousers in a straight-leg cut.
DIY: Use any red pants or chinos you already own.
Gold ribbon
One-inch wide metallic gold ribbon to trim the pants.
Black dress shoes
Polished black leather dress shoes or formal loafers.
DIY: Use any clean black dress shoes or black boots.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red trousers and attach a vertical strip of gold ribbon down the outer seam of each leg using fabric glue or safety pins.
- 2
Don the cream-colored military-style jacket, ensuring it is buttoned up to the collar.
- 3
Attach the gold fringed epaulets securely to the shoulders of the jacket.
- 4
Fasten the wide gold belt around your waist, positioning the buckle centrally.
- 5
Put on clean, polished black dress shoes.
- 6
Style your hair neatly to complete the polished, royal aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neatly parted and styled back with a light-hold gel or pomade for a clean, classic 1950s animated look. Makeup is optional, but a light touch of concealer and bronzer can provide a photo-ready, regal appearance.
Prince Charming for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Cinderella in her iconic blue ballgown for the ultimate Disney couple.
- group
- Add the Fairy Godmother, Lady Tremaine, and Gus the mouse for a full Cinderella group.
- kids
- A comfortable knit version with a soft blue or cream top and elastic red pants.
- Plus size
- Choose a structured jacket with a bit of stretch or size up for comfort when dancing.
- pet
- A royal blue or red velvet cape with a small gold crown headpiece.
Tips
- Use fabric tape or hot glue for a quick, no-sew way to attach gold trim to your pants and jacket.
- Ensure your jacket is breathable if you plan to wear it to an indoor dance or crowded party.
- Polish your black shoes beforehand; scuffed shoes can detract from the pristine royal look.
Prince Charming costume FAQ
- What color is Prince Charming's suit in Cinderella?
- In the classic 1950 Disney film, Prince Charming wears a cream or off-white military jacket with gold epaulets and red pants with a gold stripe.
- How can I make a DIY Prince Charming costume without sewing?
- You can use a plain white or cream button-down shirt, add gold ribbon to the collar and cuffs with fabric glue, and safety-pin gold fringed epaulets to the shoulders.
- What shoes should I wear with a Prince Charming costume?
- Polished black dress shoes or tall black riding boots work perfectly to maintain the formal, royal aesthetic.
Did you know? Though he is universally known as Prince Charming, he is never actually referred to by this name in the original 1950 Disney film; he is simply called 'the Prince'.