Te Fiti Costume
Embody the lush, blooming island goddess of nature and creation.
Te Fiti is the benevolent island goddess from Disney's Moana, representing life, nature, and the beauty of the earth. This costume is a popular choice for Disney fans who want an ethereal, magical look that stands out at conventions and Halloween parties. The outfit consists of a vibrant green base decorated with faux foliage, a matching green wig, and colorful tropical blooms.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Te Fiti costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Te Fiti costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Green maxi dress
A floor-length, flowing dress in grass green or moss green to serve as the island base.
DIY: Use a green bedsheet draped and pinned as a toga-style gown.
Faux ivy vines
Strands of artificial green ivy to wrap around your shoulders, arms, and waist.
DIY: Cut leaf shapes out of green felt or construction paper and string them together.
Faux tropical flowers
Colorful silk hibiscus, plumeria, and orchids to pin onto the dress and hair.
DIY: Make colorful flowers out of tissue paper or felt.
Long wavy green wig
A vibrant grass-green or forest-green wig with long, flowing waves.
DIY: Temporary green hair spray on your natural hair if it is long enough to style in waves.
Flower crown
A colorful tropical flower crown to wear over the green wig.
DIY: Glue faux silk flowers onto a plain plastic headband or a strip of green felt.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Te Fiti costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green maxi dress as your base layer.
- 2
Drape the faux ivy vines across your shoulders and wrap them around your waist, securing them with safety pins.
- 3
Attach individual faux tropical flowers to the dress using safety pins or fabric glue to look like blooming flora.
- 4
Put on a wig cap, then secure the long green wig with bobby pins.
- 5
Place the tropical flower crown on top of the wig, pinning it in place so it does not slip.
- 6
Finish the look by adding a few loose flowers directly into the strands of the wig.
Makeup & hair
Style the green wig with lots of volume and soft waves. For makeup, use green eyeshadow, emerald eyeliner, and a touch of gold highlighter on the cheekbones to create a glowing, earth-goddess aesthetic.
Te Fiti for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Maui holding his giant fishhook, or Moana holding the Heart of Te Fiti.
- group
- Create a Moana group with Moana, Maui, Heihei, Tamatoa, and Te Kā.
- kids
- Use a green tutu dress decorated with fake leaves and a mini flower crown for a comfortable kids' version.
- Plus size
- An A-line green maxi dress provides a comfortable, flowing fit that is easy to decorate with vines.
- pet
- A green dog sweater decorated with a few lightweight silk flowers.
Tips
- Use safety pins instead of hot glue if you want to reuse the green dress for other outfits later.
- Keep the wig secure with a wig cap and bobby pins, as long synthetic wigs can get heavy over the course of an evening.
- Opt for lightweight silk flowers rather than heavy plastic ones to keep the dress comfortable and easy to wear.
Te Fiti costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Te Fiti costume?
- Start with a green maxi dress or bodysuit, then use safety pins or fabric glue to attach faux ivy, moss, and colorful tropical silk flowers across the fabric.
- What kind of wig do I need for Te Fiti?
- You need a long, wavy or curly wig in a vibrant grass-green or forest-green shade, ideally decorated with a few small flowers.
- Is Te Fiti a hard costume to assemble?
- It is moderately easy. While it requires some time to attach the leaves and flowers, the base pieces like the green dress and wig are easy to find.
Did you know? Te Fiti's design was heavily inspired by the lush, volcanic islands of French Polynesia, particularly Tahiti.