Shang-Chi Costume
Unleash the power of the Ten Rings with this martial arts look.
Step into the shoes of Marvel's master of martial arts with a screen-accurate Shang-Chi costume. Based on his appearance in 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,' this outfit features his signature red and black scale-patterned battle vest. It is a fantastic choice for Marvel fans looking for an action-ready, heroic cosplay.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Shang-Chi costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Shang-Chi costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Red and Black Battle Vest
A textured red vest featuring a black geometric scale pattern, a high collar, and black trim running down the center chest.
DIY: Use a red high-collar vest and paint the black scale patterns using fabric paint or a stencil.
Black Undershirt
A simple black long-sleeve athletic compression shirt worn beneath the battle vest.
Black Martial Arts Pants
Loose-fitting black jogger pants or kung fu trousers that allow for easy movement.
DIY: Use standard black athletic joggers with elastic cuffs.
The Ten Rings
Ten metallic silver or glowing blue arm bands worn five on each forearm.
DIY: Paint thick plastic shower curtain rings or foam strips metallic silver.
Black Athletic Shoes
Low-profile black sneakers or kung fu shoes with white soles.
DIY: Any flat black sneakers or slip-on canvas shoes will work.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Shang-Chi costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black long-sleeve compression shirt as your base layer.
- 2
Pull on the black martial arts pants or joggers, ensuring they fit comfortably for movement.
- 3
Layer the red and black scale-patterned battle vest over the black undershirt and zip or fasten it securely.
- 4
Slide five metallic rings onto each of your forearms, spacing them evenly between your wrists and elbows.
- 5
Lace up your flat black athletic or kung fu shoes.
- 6
Style your hair in a neat, short, modern textured look to match Simu Liu's portrayal.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural and minimal. Style your hair in a short, textured, slightly messy modern cut using lightweight hair wax or pomade.
Shang-Chi for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Katy in her San Francisco valet uniform or her Ta Lo archery gear, or with Xialing in her black and white underground fight club outfit.
- group
- Form a group with Xialing, Wenwu (The Mandarin) in his dark armor, and Death Dealer.
- kids
- Available as a one-piece jumpsuit featuring printed red scales and fabric arm rings.
- Plus size
- Opt for loose-fitting kung fu pants and a custom-sized or open-sided red vest for maximum comfort.
Tips
- Ensure your pants and shoes allow for a full range of motion if you plan on striking martial arts poses for photos.
- If the plastic arm rings slide down your forearms, secure them in place with a bit of double-sided fashion tape.
- For a cool photo effect, look for replica rings that feature built-in LED lights to mimic the glowing energy from the movie.
Shang-Chi costume FAQ
- What does Shang-Chi wear on his arms?
- He wears the Ten Rings, which are ten heavy metal bands (five on each forearm) that grant him superhuman strength and mystical powers.
- How do I make DIY Shang-Chi rings?
- You can make them by painting plastic toy rings, thick craft foam, or even sliced PVC pipes with metallic silver spray paint.
- What shoes does Shang-Chi wear?
- In his battle suit, he wears simple, low-profile black kung fu shoes or black athletic sneakers with thin soles.
Did you know? The scale pattern on Shang-Chi's red armor is designed to mimic the red scales of the Great Protector, the benevolent dragon of Ta Lo who aids him in the final battle.