What is the difference between Shimmer and Shine's outfits?

Shimmer wears a pink jumpsuit, has pink hair, and features a green gemstone on her headpiece. Shine wears a blue jumpsuit, has blue hair, and features a blue gemstone.

How do I make the high ponytail stay upright?

If styling real hair, use a sturdy hair tie, wrap a small section of hair around the base, and use hairspray or a foam insert to keep the ponytail elevated.

Are these costumes comfortable for trick-or-treating?

Yes, the loose-fitting satin harem pants allow for easy movement, making them highly practical for walking around.

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Shimmer and Shine Costume

Grant magical wishes in these vibrant, glittery twin genie costumes.

Based on the popular Nickelodeon animated series, Shimmer and Shine costumes let you transform into one of the beloved twin genies-in-training. Shimmer wears pink with a high pink ponytail, while Shine wears blue with a high blue ponytail. Both outfits feature glittery genie jumpsuits, gold cuffs, and sparkly headbands.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $25–60

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Genie jumpsuit or harem pants set
A satin or polyester jumpsuit with puffy harem-style pants and an attached vest, in bright pink for Shimmer or bright teal-blue for Shine.
DIY: Combine a satin vest with matching color jogger pants and cinch the ankles with elastic bands.
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Gold wrist cuffs
Wide, metallic gold fabric or plastic bracelets worn on both wrists.
DIY: Cut toilet paper rolls vertically, paint them metallic gold, and slip them over the wrists.
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Genie headpiece or headband
A gold headpiece decorated with a faux gemstone (pink for Shimmer, blue for Shine) sitting at the center of the forehead.
DIY: Glue a gold ribbon and a large plastic craft jewel to a plain plastic headband.
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High ponytail wig
A vibrant, high-ponytail wig with straight bangs, in hot pink for Shimmer or bright sky blue for Shine.
DIY: Put natural hair into a high ponytail and clip in bright pink or blue colored hair extensions.
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Sparkly ballet flats
Comfortable gold or matching pink/blue glittery slip-on shoes.
DIY: Coat an old pair of slip-on shoes in mod podge and gold glitter.
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How to put it together

1
Step into the satin genie jumpsuit, ensuring the vest sits flat against the chest.
2
Secure the ankle cuffs of the harem pants so they sit comfortably above the ankles.
3
Slip on the metallic gold wrist cuffs over both wrists.
4
Style your hair or secure a wig cap before putting on the high-ponytail pink or blue wig.
5
Place the gold genie headpiece over the wig, centering the gemstone on your forehead.
6
Put on the sparkly gold or matching colored ballet flats to complete the outfit.

Makeup & hair

Style hair into an ultra-high ponytail secured with a gold band, using temporary pink or blue hair spray if not using a wig. Keep makeup simple with a touch of face glitter on the cheekbones and a swipe of pink lip gloss.

Shimmer and Shine for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up as Shimmer (pink) and Shine (blue) for a perfect twin genie duo.
group: Add a friend dressed as Leah in her purple genie outfit, or Zac and Kaz to complete the group.
kids: This look is highly popular for toddlers and young kids, often sold as a comfortable one-piece jumpsuit.
Plus size: Opt for a two-piece harem pant and satin vest set with an elastic waistband for a comfortable, adjustable fit.
pet: Dress a pet cat as Nahal (Shine's white Bengal tiger cub) or a pet dog as Tala (Shimmer's sweet monkey).

Tips

If wearing this outdoors in cool weather, layer a nude or matching long-sleeve thermal shirt underneath the jumpsuit.
Ensure the headpiece is secured with bobby pins so it doesn't slip off during movement.
Use safety pins to adjust the length of the harem pants if they are too long for younger kids.

Shimmer and Shine costume FAQ

What is the difference between Shimmer and Shine's outfits?: Shimmer wears a pink jumpsuit, has pink hair, and features a green gemstone on her headpiece. Shine wears a blue jumpsuit, has blue hair, and features a blue gemstone.
How do I make the high ponytail stay upright?: If styling real hair, use a sturdy hair tie, wrap a small section of hair around the base, and use hairspray or a foam insert to keep the ponytail elevated.
Are these costumes comfortable for trick-or-treating?: Yes, the loose-fitting satin harem pants allow for easy movement, making them highly practical for walking around.

Did you know? Shimmer and Shine are twin genies-in-training who grant wishes for their human best friend, Leah, though their magical mistakes often lead to fun adventures.