Princess Leia Costume
Channel the galaxy's fiercest rebel leader in her iconic white gown.
Princess Leia Organa is one of the most recognizable and beloved heroines in cinematic history, making her a perennial favorite for Halloween and conventions. Her classic look from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is both elegant and powerful, featuring a flowing white hooded gown and a metallic silver belt. This guide will help you recreate her iconic style, complete with her signature double-bun hairstyle.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–90
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What you need for a Princess Leia costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Princess Leia costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
White hooded gown
A floor-length, flowing white dress made of lightweight jersey or crepe fabric, featuring a high turtleneck collar, long wide bell sleeves, and a draped hood.
DIY: Use a long white maxi dress or bedsheet, add a high mock-neck collar, and drape a white fabric hood over the shoulders.
Silver and white belt
A white vinyl or faux leather belt decorated with metallic silver geometric plates or medallions.
DIY: Cut a strip of white vinyl or craft foam and glue on geometric shapes cut from silver metallic poster board or aluminum foil.
White boots
Flat, calf-high or knee-high white leather or faux leather boots with a rounded toe.
DIY: Wear plain white sneakers or wrap white felt or duct tape around a pair of existing flat boots.
Toy blaster
A black sci-fi toy pistol prop resembling her signature Defender sporting blaster.
DIY: Paint a water gun or toy pistol entirely matte black.
Hair donuts or wig
Two brown hair donuts for styling your own hair, or a pre-styled brown wig with two large side buns.
DIY: Roll brown socks into donut shapes, pull your hair into pigtails, and wrap your hair around them to create the buns.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Princess Leia costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white hooded gown, ensuring the high collar sits comfortably around your neck.
- 2
Fasten the silver-plated white belt snugly around your waist to cinch the loose gown and create a gathered silhouette.
- 3
Step into the flat white calf-high boots.
- 4
Style your hair into the iconic side buns over your ears, or secure the pre-styled brown wig.
- 5
Grab your toy blaster prop to complete the rebel leader look.
Makeup & hair
Part your hair down the middle and create two large, coiled buns positioned directly over your ears using hair donuts or extensions. Keep your makeup natural with a soft matte complexion, a touch of pink blush, and a neutral or soft berry lip color.
Princess Leia for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Han Solo in his classic vest and striped pants, or Luke Skywalker in his Tatooine tunic.
- group
- Gather a crew with Luke, Han, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and C-3PO for a full Star Wars cast.
- kids
- A miniature version with a soft white fleece gown and a comfortable brown yarn-bun headband.
- Plus size
- The loose, flowing drape of the gown is highly adjustable; look for a soft, stretchy knit fabric for maximum comfort.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a brown wig with side buns and a tiny white tunic.
Tips
- The white gown can be slightly sheer; wear nude-colored undergarments or a slip underneath.
- If styling your own hair, use hair donuts and plenty of bobby pins to keep the heavy buns secure.
- Opt for comfortable flat boots if you plan on walking around a convention or neighborhood all night.
Princess Leia costume FAQ
- What is Princess Leia's dress called?
- Her classic outfit is often referred to as her Alderaanian senatorial gown or her political gown from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
- How do you do the Princess Leia hair buns?
- Part your hair down the middle into two pigtails just above your ears. Wrap each pigtail around a hair donut mesh ring, pin it securely with bobby pins, and use hairspray to smooth down flyaways.
- What kind of boots does Princess Leia wear?
- She wears simple, flat, calf-high white leather boots with a rounded toe and no heel.
Did you know? Princess Leia's iconic 'cinnamon bun' hairstyle was inspired by women of the Mexican Revolution, specifically the female revolutionaries known as Adelitas.