Shrek and Fiona Costume
Bring Far Far Away to life with this iconic ogre couples look.
Shrek and Fiona are one of the most beloved couples in animation history, making them a go-to choice for couples and best friends. This guide covers how to assemble both Shrek's classic swamp attire and Fiona's signature green ogre princess dress. Together, you will capture the perfect blend of fairy-tale charm and swamp-dwelling humor.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Shrek and Fiona costume
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Shrek's cream tunic
A textured, long-sleeve cream or off-white tunic shirt that reaches mid-thigh.
DIY: Use an oversized cream long-sleeve t-shirt and cut a small V-neck slit at the collar.
Shrek's brown textured vest
A short, open-front brown vest, ideally in a textured faux-leather or burlap style.
DIY: Cut the sleeves and collar off an old brown t-shirt or use brown felt sheets pinned together.
Shrek's plaid trousers
Loose-fitting trousers in a green and brown plaid or tartan pattern.
DIY: Use green or brown sweatpants and draw a simple grid pattern with a dark fabric marker.
Fiona's green velvet dress
A long-sleeved, floor-length emerald green dress with gold trim along the neckline and bodice.
DIY: Modify a long green maxi dress by fabric-gluing gold ribbon trim around the collar and cuffs.
Ogre ears and tiara
Two sets of green ogre ear headbands, with one featuring a small gold princess tiara for Fiona.
DIY: Roll green construction paper or felt into trumpet shapes and attach them to plain headbands.
Fiona's red braided wig
A long, vibrant auburn or copper-red wig styled into a thick, single back braid.
DIY: Braid your own hair if it is long and red, or use temporary copper hair color spray.
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How to put it together
- 1
For Shrek: Put on the plaid trousers and tuck the cream long-sleeve tunic into them.
- 2
Layer the short brown vest over the cream tunic, securing it with a simple brown rope or belt tied around the waist.
- 3
For Fiona: Slip on the long green velvet dress, ensuring the gold trim is centered and visible.
- 4
Put on the red braided wig, securing it with bobby pins, and place the tiara-adorned ogre ears headband on top.
- 5
Apply green face paint to both partners, covering the face, neck, and hands evenly.
- 6
Finish the looks with comfortable brown boots or flats for walking around your kingdom.
Makeup & hair
Apply a base of light green water-activated face paint to all exposed skin. For Fiona, add a touch of pink blush, black mascara, and a swipe of red lipstick to keep her royal charm. For Shrek, use a darker green or brown eyeshadow to lightly contour the nose and brow for a rugged swamp look.
Shrek and Fiona for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Shrek in his vest and plaid pants, while the other wears Fiona's green velvet dress and red braid.
- group
- Add Donkey, Lord Farquaad, or Puss in Boots to create a full Far Far Away group theme.
- kids
- Dress kids as the adorable ogre triplets using green onesies and mini felt ogre ears.
- Plus size
- Fiona's empire-waist velvet dress is highly stretchy and flattering; Shrek's loose tunic and elastic-waist plaid pants offer a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- A small brown donkey costume or a simple black cape and hat for a 'Puss in Boots' cat.
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- Fiona's empire-waist velvet dress is highly stretchy and flattering; Shrek's loose tunic and elastic-waist plaid pants offer a comfortable, adjustable fit.
Tips
- Use a high-quality makeup setting spray over the green face paint to prevent smudging on your clothes.
- If you want to skip full face paint, focus on the green ogre ear headbands which instantly make the characters recognizable.
- Wear comfortable, broken-in brown boots, as both characters spend a lot of time trekking through the swamp.
- Keep a small brush and extra green makeup handy for quick touch-ups around the mouth and hands throughout the night.
Shrek and Fiona costume FAQ
- What shoes should I wear with a Fiona costume?
- Simple green or gold ballet flats, or comfortable brown boots work best under her floor-length dress.
- How do I make DIY Shrek ears?
- Roll green felt or craft foam into cone-like trumpet shapes, then hot-glue them to a plain green or black headband.
- How do I get the green makeup to stay on all night?
- Apply a makeup primer before the green face paint, and set it thoroughly with translucent setting powder and a heavy-duty setting spray.
Did you know? The character of Shrek was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010, cementing his status as a pop culture legend.