The Legend of Zelda Costume
Step into the kingdom of Hyrule as the legendary princess herself.
Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a favorite choice for gamers and cosplayers alike. This guide focuses on her iconic adventure outfit, which swaps her traditional royal gown for a practical, travel-ready ensemble. The look features a blue embroidered tunic, dark trousers, and ornate gold accessories.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–120
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What you need for a The Legend of Zelda costume
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Blue Champion's Tunic
A bright blue, short-sleeved tunic featuring white and gold Hylian embroidery designs along the collar and hem.
DIY: Use a plain blue tunic or long shirt and paint the white Hylian crest and gold trim using fabric paint.
Dark Brown Trousers
Form-fitting dark brown or charcoal gray pants or leggings.
DIY: Use any dark brown skinny jeans or leggings you already own.
Ornate Brown Belt
A wide brown faux-leather belt with a large gold buckle and attached small utility pouches.
DIY: Add gold craft foam accents to a standard wide brown belt and slide on small brown camera or phone pouches.
Brown Riding Boots
Knee-high brown faux-leather boots with flat soles or a low heel.
DIY: Wear brown boots you own and add gold craft foam cuffs to the tops.
Gold Royal Bracers
Gold-colored forearm guards featuring engraved Hylian patterns.
DIY: Cut metallic gold poster board or craft foam to fit your forearms and secure them with velcro.
Sheikah Slate Prop
A rectangular stone-like tablet prop with a glowing blue eye symbol in the center.
DIY: Cut the shape out of thick cardboard, paint it brown and gray, and paint the blue eye symbol on the front.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark brown trousers or leggings first.
- 2
Slip on the blue Champion's tunic, ensuring the collar and gold details are laid flat.
- 3
Fasten the wide brown belt around your waist, positioning the utility pouches on your hip.
- 4
Pull on the knee-high brown riding boots over the trousers.
- 5
Secure the gold bracers onto your forearms.
- 6
Style your hair or wig, securing the front locks with gold bands, and put on the pointed elf ears.
- 7
Carry the Sheikah Slate prop in your hand or clip it to your belt to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Style long blonde hair with two small braids framing the face, secured with gold bands, while the rest hangs loose. Wear pointed prosthetic elf ears, and keep makeup natural with soft pink lips and defined eyebrows.
The Legend of Zelda for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Link in his matching blue Champion's Tunic carrying the Master Sword.
- group
- Form a party with Link, Ganondorf, and a Hylian Champion like Mipha or Revali.
- kids
- Use a simplified blue tunic, brown leggings, and a soft felt Sheikah Slate for a comfortable kids' version.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretch-knit blue tunic and high-waist dark brown leggings for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a green or blue Hylian crest saddle cape.
Tips
- Use spirit gum to securely attach the pointed prosthetic elf ears to your skin.
- If walking around a convention or trick-or-treating, flat riding boots are highly recommended for comfort.
- For photos, hold the Sheikah Slate in front of you as if scanning the horizon.
- Secure the wig with a wig cap and bobby pins so it doesn't slide back during the day.
The Legend of Zelda costume FAQ
- What is Zelda's outfit in Breath of the Wild?
- In Breath of the Wild, Zelda wears an active travel outfit consisting of a blue embroidered tunic, dark brown trousers, brown riding boots, and gold accessories, rather than her traditional royal gown.
- How do I make Zelda's pointed ears?
- You can buy latex or silicone slip-on elf ear tips. Apply them over your real ears and blend the edges with liquid latex and skin-tone makeup.
- What prop should Princess Zelda carry?
- The most accurate prop for her Breath of the Wild adventure outfit is the Sheikah Slate, a ancient stone-like tablet with a blue eye symbol.
Did you know? Princess Zelda's blue adventure outfit in Breath of the Wild was specifically designed to show her active, scholarly, and hands-on role in researching ancient Hylian technology.