Rey Costume
Channel the Force with Rey's iconic Jakku scavenger style.
Rey is the resilient scavenger-turned-Jedi protagonist of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Her iconic look from The Force Awakens is a favorite for fans because of its practical, desert-ready aesthetic and heroic silhouette. The costume consists of draped cream-colored fabric wraps, a brown utility belt, arm wraps, and her signature triple-bun hairstyle.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–120
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See yourself as Rey
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What you need for a Rey costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Rey costume — one box instead of 8 pieces.
Cream sleeveless tunic
A lightweight, sleeveless V-neck tunic or long shirt in cream, beige, or off-white.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an oversized cream t-shirt and cut a deep V into the neckline.
Crinkle gauze fabric wraps
Two long strips of cream or light grey crinkle gauze fabric, about 3 yards each, draped over the shoulders and crossed at the waist.
DIY: Cut strips from a cheap cream-colored gauze curtain or flat bedsheet.
Brown utility belt and holster
A wide brown faux-leather belt with a secondary hanging strap or holster detail.
DIY: Layer two different brown leather belts together, hanging one loosely at an angle.
Grey cropped pants
Comfortable, slim-fit cropped pants or leggings in a textured grey or olive-drab fabric.
DIY: Roll up the cuffs of any slim-fit grey sweatpants or leggings to just below the knee.
Cream arm wraps
Matching cream or off-white fabric wraps covering the forearms from wrist to elbow.
DIY: Cut the feet off long cream-colored socks and wear them on your arms, or wrap strips of gauze.
Brown leather wrist cuff
A wide brown leather or faux-leather cuff worn on one wrist.
DIY: Cut a strip from an old brown belt and secure it around your wrist with velcro or safety pins.
Brown mid-calf boots
Flat, rugged brown suede or leather boots with a slightly worn, distressed look.
DIY: Use any flat brown boots and dust them with a little baby powder or cornstarch for a dusty desert look.
Blue lightsaber or scavenger staff
A toy blue-bladed lightsaber or a dark grey, segmented scavenger staff.
DIY: Paint a long wooden dowel or PVC pipe dark grey and wrap the center grip in dark fabric.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Rey costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the grey cropped pants and the cream sleeveless tunic.
- 2
Drape the two long strips of crinkle gauze fabric over each shoulder, crossing them over your chest to form an 'X' shape, and let them hang down past your knees.
- 3
Secure the fabric wraps at your waist by fastening the wide brown utility belt tightly over them.
- 4
Pull the cream arm wraps onto your forearms, and place the brown leather cuff on your left wrist.
- 5
Put on the flat brown mid-calf boots, tucking the bottom of the pants slightly into the tops of the boots.
- 6
Style your hair into Rey's signature vertical triple-bun look.
- 7
Equip your blue lightsaber or scavenger staff to complete the Jedi-in-training look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into three vertical buns aligned down the center of the back of your head, leaving a few loose strands to frame your face. Keep makeup minimal and natural with a sun-kissed, dusty desert glow using light bronzer.
Rey for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Kylo Ren in his dark robes or Finn in his brown leather jacket.
- group
- Form a sequel trilogy group with Poe Dameron, Chewbacca, BB-8, and Luke Skywalker.
- kids
- A comfortable option for kids using a simple cream dress, crossed fabric sashes, and a toy lightsaber.
- Plus size
- Use flowy, stretchable cream fabrics for the drapes to ensure a comfortable, adjustable fit over any base layer.
- pet
- Dress your pet as BB-8 with a simple white and orange printed pet tee.
Tips
- Safety pin the shoulder drapes to your tunic at the shoulders so they don't slide off during the day.
- Use hair ties and bobby pins that match your hair color to keep the three vertical buns secure.
- To get a screen-accurate weathered look, lightly mist the edges of the fabric wraps with diluted black tea or brown fabric spray.
- Wear comfortable, broken-in boots since this costume is built for walking and conventions.
Rey costume FAQ
- How do you do Rey's hair?
- Section your hair horizontally into three equal parts. Pull each section into a ponytail along the center back of your head, loop the hair through the tie to create a folded bun, and wrap the remaining ends around the base, securing with bobby pins.
- What color is Rey's lightsaber?
- Rey primarily uses Anakin Skywalker's classic blue lightsaber throughout the sequel trilogy, but she constructs her own yellow-bladed lightsaber at the very end of The Rise of Skywalker.
- How do you wrap the fabric sashes?
- Take two long strips of cream fabric, drape them over your shoulders so they hang evenly in front and back, cross them over your chest in an 'X' shape, and secure them at the waist with your belt.
Did you know? Rey's costume was designed by Michael Kaplan to be highly practical and athletic, reflecting her active lifestyle as a scavenger climbing through giant starship wreckage on Jakku.