Princess Fiona Costume
Embrace your inner ogre princess with this iconic medieval look.
Princess Fiona from Shrek is a beloved choice for Halloween and cosplay, offering the perfect blend of royal elegance and swamp-dwelling charm. Her signature look features a rich green velvet medieval gown, a thick auburn braid, and a golden tiara. Whether you go as her human form or paint yourself green to embrace her ogre identity, this costume is instantly recognizable and incredibly fun.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–100
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What you need for a Princess Fiona costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Princess Fiona costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Green velvet gown
An emerald green, floor-length medieval dress with long sleeves, a square neckline, and gold trim.
DIY: Use a long green maxi dress and fabric-glue gold ribbon along the neckline and waist.
Gold tiara headband
A small, simple gold crown or tiara attached to a headband.
DIY: Cut a crown shape out of gold glitter foam sheet and hot-glue it to a plain headband.
Auburn braided wig
A long, copper-red or auburn wig styled into a thick single braid with a center part.
DIY: Braid your own hair if it is long enough, using temporary red hair spray for color.
Green ogre ears
Two green, trumpet-shaped ogre ears on a headband, or prosthetic ears to attach.
DIY: Roll green construction paper or felt into cone shapes and attach them to a headband.
Green face paint
Water-activated lime green makeup for the face, neck, and hands if choosing her ogre form.
Black flats
Simple black or dark green ballet flats to wear comfortably under the long gown.
DIY: Any comfortable dark-colored slip-on shoes or boots.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Princess Fiona costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green velvet medieval gown and adjust the gold trim at the waist.
- 2
If going for the ogre look, apply lime green face paint evenly to your face, neck, and hands using a damp makeup sponge.
- 3
Style your hair into a thick, low braid down your back, or put on a pre-styled auburn braided wig.
- 4
Place the headband featuring the gold tiara (and green ogre ears, if applicable) securely on your head.
- 5
Add a touch of pink lipstick and light mascara to complete the facial features.
- 6
Slip into comfortable black ballet flats to complete the floor-length ensemble.
Makeup & hair
For her human form, style your hair into a thick auburn braid with a center part and light, natural makeup. For her ogre form, apply water-activated lime green face paint, set it with translucent powder, and add a swipe of pink lipstick.
Princess Fiona for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Shrek in his classic white tunic, brown vest, and plaid trousers.
- group
- Add Donkey, Lord Farquaad, Puss in Boots, and Gingy for a full Far Far Away crew.
- kids
- A miniature green velvet dress with a soft headband featuring fabric ogre ears.
- Plus size
- Velvet and velour fabrics offer great stretch; look for A-line medieval gowns with adjustable lace-up backs.
- pet
- Dress your dog as Donkey or a mini Shrek to accompany you.
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- Velvet and velour fabrics offer great stretch; look for A-line medieval gowns with adjustable lace-up backs.
Tips
- If using green face paint, use a setting spray or translucent powder to prevent it from rubbing off on your green dress.
- Keep a few bobby pins handy to secure the tiara headband, especially if wearing a wig.
- The long gown can get warm, so wear lightweight, breathable undergarments if you're attending an indoor party.
Princess Fiona costume FAQ
- Do I have to paint my face green for a Fiona costume?
- No, you can easily go as her human form with just the green dress, auburn braid, and gold tiara.
- What color is Princess Fiona's dress?
- Her signature dress is a deep emerald green velvet with gold embroidery and trim along the bodice and neckline.
- How do I make DIY Fiona ogre ears?
- You can mold green model magic or clay around a plain headband, or cut ear shapes out of green felt and glue them to a headband.
Did you know? Princess Fiona's character design was groundbreaking in 2001, requiring complex digital rendering for her realistic hair and velvet dress textures.