Sailor Moon Costume
In the name of the Moon, transform your look tonight!
Sailor Moon, the alter ego of Usagi Tsukino, is the iconic leader of the Sailor Guardians and a global anime legend [1.1.1]. Fans choose this costume to embody her cheerful, heroic spirit and instantly recognizable magical girl style. The look features a classic white sailor bodysuit, a vibrant blue pleated skirt, red bows, and her signature floor-length blonde pigtails.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Sailor Moon costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Sailor Moon costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Sailor bodysuit
A fitted white short-sleeved bodysuit featuring a royal blue sailor collar with double white stripes [1.1.1].
DIY: Sew a royal blue fabric collar with white ribbon stripes onto a plain white leotard.
Royal blue pleated skirt
A high-waisted, short pleated mini skirt in a vibrant royal blue fabric.
DIY: Use a basic blue pleated skirt and hem it to mid-thigh length.
Red satin bows
Two large, oversized red satin bows—one worn at the center of the chest and a slightly larger one at the lower back.
DIY: Fold red satin fabric into a bow shape, secure the center with a band, and attach safety pins.
Elbow-length white gloves
Long white gloves extending past the elbows, finished with three padded red rolls at the top hem.
DIY: Add three rings of stuffed red fabric or thick red ribbon to the tops of standard long white gloves.
Knee-high red boots
Pointed-toe, knee-high red boots featuring a white crescent moon emblem at the top center cuff.
DIY: Wear red knee-high boots and apply a white vinyl crescent moon sticker to the top front.
Golden tiara
A V-shaped golden metallic tiara featuring a prominent red oval gemstone in the center.
DIY: Cut a V-shape out of gold craft foam, glue a red plastic rhinestone to the center, and secure with an elastic band.
Blonde odango wig
A bright golden-blonde wig styled with two high circular buns (odango) and floor-length pigtails.
DIY: Part a long blonde wig down the middle, tie into high pigtails, wrap the base of each into a bun, and secure with hairpins.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white bodysuit and secure the royal blue pleated skirt over it at the waist.
- 2
Pin the first large red bow to the center of the chest collar and the second red bow to the back waistband of the skirt.
- 3
Slide on the elbow-length white gloves, ensuring the red padded cuffs sit comfortably above your elbows.
- 4
Pull on the knee-high red boots, aligning the white crescent moon details to face forward.
- 5
Secure your natural hair under a wig cap, then carefully put on the styled blonde odango wig.
- 6
Place the golden tiara across your forehead, tucking the elastic strap under the back of the wig.
- 7
Clip the red circular odango covers onto the base of the twin hair buns to complete the headpiece.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup bright and animated with winged black eyeliner, soft pink blush, and a glossy pink lip. For hair, use a specialized Sailor Moon wig featuring twin buns and long, flowing pigtails, or style long blonde hair using foam buns as bases.
Sailor Moon for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Tuxedo Mask wearing a black tuxedo, top hat, white mask, and a red-lined black cape.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the other Sailor Guardians (Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Venus) in matching sailor uniforms.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a stretchy white dress with attached blue skirt, soft felt tiara, and red flats.
- Plus size
- Opt for a high-stretch spandex bodysuit and an A-line pleated skirt with an elastic waistband for comfort.
- pet
- A simple white pet collar with an attached blue cape and a tiny red bow.
Tips
- Use bobby pins to secure the heavy wig and tiara to your head so they do not slip while moving [1.2.4].
- Apply fabric tape to the inside of the glove cuffs to keep them from sliding down your arms.
- If walking long distances, swap the high-heeled boots for red pointed flats with painted white crescent moons.
- Gently brush the long wig pigtails with a wide-tooth comb and detangling spray before and after wearing to prevent matting.
Sailor Moon costume FAQ
- What is Sailor Moon's outfit called?
- Her outfit is called a 'sailor fuku' or 'sailor senshi uniform,' which is a magical, stylized version of traditional Japanese school uniforms [1.1.2].
- How do I make the hair buns (odango) look perfect?
- For the best look, use a pre-styled cosplay wig that features built-in foam buns, or wrap hair extensions around foam hair donuts for structure.
- What accessories does Sailor Moon wear?
- She wears a golden tiara with a red gem, a red choker with a gold crescent moon, crescent moon earrings, and red circular hair clips.
Did you know? Sailor Moon's creator, Naoko Takeuchi, was inspired by traditional Japanese school uniforms and her own love of astronomy and fashion when designing the iconic outfits.