Six the Musical Costume
Divorced, beheaded, live in style with these glittery pop-princess Tudor looks.
Six the Musical reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a modern pop girl group. Fans love these costumes for their high-energy blend of historical Tudor silhouettes and sparkly, modern concert wear. This guide helps you recreate the iconic, color-coded, studded look of your favorite queen.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a Six the Musical costume
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Color-coded metallic top
A sleeveless crop top or corset in your chosen queen's signature color (e.g., gold for Aragon, green for Boleyn, pink for Howard) with black trim.
DIY: Use a black tank top and decorate it with metallic fabric paint or glitter iron-ons.
High-waisted pleated skirt or shorts
A matching metallic or black vinyl pleated mini skirt or high-waisted shorts.
DIY: Take a basic black skirt and add colored metallic ribbon trim along the hem.
Silver spikes and studs
Cone studs or spike embellishments to line the collar, shoulders, and waistband.
DIY: Use metallic silver puff paint to mimic the look of 3D metal studs.
Fishnet tights
Classic black fishnet stockings to bring the modern pop-star aesthetic.
Chunky black boots
Black lace-up combat boots or platform ankle boots with silver hardware.
DIY: Wear any black boots and wrap silver chain links around the ankles.
Miniature royal crown
A small, spiked silver or gold crown headband worn high on the head.
DIY: Cut a crown shape out of craft foam, paint it metallic silver, and glue it to a plain headband.
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How to put it together
- 1
Choose your queen (Catherine of Aragon in gold, Anne Boleyn in green, Jane Seymour in royal blue, Anna of Cleves in red, Katherine Howard in pink, or Catherine Parr in blue-green).
- 2
Apply silver studs or spikes along the neckline of your metallic top and the waistband of your skirt or shorts.
- 3
Put on the black fishnet tights followed by the high-waisted skirt and matching crop top.
- 4
Lace up your chunky black platform boots.
- 5
Style your hair according to your chosen queen's signature look (e.g., high space buns for Boleyn, sleek high ponytail for Howard).
- 6
Secure the spiked mini crown headband onto your head.
- 7
Grab a prop microphone to complete the concert-ready look.
Makeup & hair
Go for dramatic pop-star makeup with heavy glitter eyeshadow matching your queen's signature color, winged black eyeliner, and a bold lip. Hair should be styled in high-energy updos like high ponytails, space buns, or sleek bobs secured with plenty of hairspray.
Six the Musical for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a Queen with a modern-day Henry VIII dressed as a disgruntled concert manager.
- group
- Gather five friends to complete the full lineup of all Six Queens, each wearing their respective signature color.
- kids
- A simplified version using a glittery colored t-shirt, black tutu, fishnet socks, and a plastic toy crown.
- Plus size
- A metallic skater dress in the queen's signature color paired with a studded black belt offers a comfortable, flattering silhouette.
Tips
- Secure your crown headband with bobby pins behind your ears so it stays put while dancing.
- If using real metal studs, apply a layer of duct tape over the backings on the inside of the clothes to prevent scratching your skin.
- Wear comfortable platform boots with good support, as these costumes are built for performing and moving around.
Six the Musical costume FAQ
- What are the colors for each queen in Six?
- Catherine of Aragon is gold, Anne Boleyn is green, Jane Seymour is royal blue, Anna of Cleves is red, Katherine Howard is pink, and Catherine Parr is blue-green/purple.
- How do you make a DIY Six the Musical crown?
- You can cut a spiked crown shape out of stiff craft foam, paint it with metallic silver acrylic paint, embellish it with rhinestones, and hot glue it to a black plastic headband.
- What kind of shoes do the queens wear?
- They wear chunky, high-heeled black combat boots embellished with silver studs or laces to match the pop-punk aesthetic.
Did you know? The costume designs by Gabriella Slade won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design in a Musical in 2022 for their brilliant fusion of historical Tudor portraits and modern pop stars like Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, and Ariana Grande.