Romeo and Juliet Costume
Bring Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers to life in classic or modern style.
Romeo and Juliet is the ultimate romantic couples costume, perfect for partners who want a classic, recognizable look. This guide focuses on the two most popular interpretations: the traditional Renaissance nobility look and the iconic 1996 Baz Luhrmann film version. Whether you choose medieval velvet or 90s Hawaiian shirts and angel wings, you will stand out at any Halloween party.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Romeo and Juliet costume
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Juliet's White Angel Dress
A simple, elegant white maxi dress with a clean silhouette, mimicking Juliet's costume party look from the 1996 film.
DIY: Use a plain white maxi dress or a long white nightgown and cinch it at the waist.
Feathered Angel Wings
Small to medium-sized white feathered wings with elastic shoulder straps.
DIY: Cut wing shapes out of sturdy white cardboard and glue white craft feathers to both sides.
Romeo's Blue Hawaiian Shirt
A blue short-sleeve button-down shirt featuring a bold floral or tropical print, worn open over a white t-shirt.
DIY: Find a blue button-down shirt at a thrift store and paint simple red and yellow flowers on it using fabric paint.
Silver Knight Armor (Alternative Romeo)
A silver plastic chest plate and shoulder guards for Romeo's costume party look.
DIY: Cut a chest plate shape out of EVA foam, paint it metallic silver, and attach elastic straps.
Juliet's Renaissance Gown (Alternative)
A long, flowing velvet gown in deep red, blue, or gold with gold trim and bell sleeves for a traditional look.
DIY: Combine a long maxi skirt with a matching lace-up corset vest over a peasant blouse.
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How to put it together
- 1
Choose your style direction: either the 1996 modern film version or the classic Renaissance theater look.
- 2
For 1996 Juliet, put on the white sleeveless maxi dress and secure the white feathered angel wings over your shoulders.
- 3
For 1996 Romeo, wear a white crewneck t-shirt under the unbuttoned blue floral Hawaiian shirt, paired with dark trousers.
- 4
Alternatively, for Romeo's party look, wear a silver knight chest plate over a dark long-sleeve shirt.
- 5
For the Renaissance version, Juliet wears the flowing velvet gown with a gold headpiece, while Romeo wears a tunic, tights, and a faux-leather belt.
- 6
Style your hair in soft, romantic waves for Juliet, and a messy, parted look for Romeo.
Makeup & hair
For Juliet, keep makeup soft and natural with rosy cheeks, pink lips, and half-up, half-down wavy hair. For Romeo, style hair in a casual, slightly messy 90s middle part.
Romeo and Juliet for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One partner dresses as Romeo in his blue Hawaiian shirt, and the other as Juliet in her white dress and angel wings.
- group
- Add Mercutio in a silver sequin vest and white wig, and Tybalt in a black vest with a stylized leather jacket.
- kids
- A miniature knight costume for Romeo and a simple pink or white medieval princess gown for Juliet.
- Plus size
- A flowing empire-waist white dress offers a comfortable, screen-accurate fit for Juliet.
- pet
- A small dog can wear a red velvet cape to match the Renaissance theme.
Tips
- If choosing the 1996 film look, carry a small prop water gun painted silver to mimic the stylized props from the movie.
- Keep the angel wings small enough to navigate crowded party spaces without bumping into people.
- For outdoor events, Juliet can wear a white cardigan or shawl that blends seamlessly with the dress.
Romeo and Juliet costume FAQ
- What are the two main ways to dress as Romeo and Juliet?
- You can go with the classic Renaissance look (velvet gowns, tunics, and tights) or the iconic 1996 film look (Romeo in a blue Hawaiian shirt or knight armor, and Juliet in a white dress with angel wings).
- How do I make Juliet's angel wings?
- You can buy inexpensive white feathered wings online, or DIY them by cutting a wing shape out of cardboard and gluing white craft feathers or coffee filters to it.
- What does Romeo wear in the 1996 movie?
- Romeo wears two main outfits: a blue tropical Hawaiian shirt over a white tee, and a silver knight's armor suit for the costume party scene.
Did you know? In the 1996 film 'Romeo + Juliet', the costume choices foreshadowed the characters' fates, with Juliet dressed as a pure angel and Romeo dressed as a knight in shining armor.