Ursula Costume
Rule the seas as Disney's most fabulous and villainous sea witch.
Ursula from Disney's The Little Mermaid is a favorite choice for anyone wanting to channel dramatic, villainous energy. Her iconic look features a black strapless gown that transitions into six black-and-purple tentacles, paired with a glowing gold nautilus shell necklace. With her signature white hair and bold makeup, this costume is guaranteed to turn heads at any event.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $45–150
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What you need for a Ursula costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ursula costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black strapless corset
A sweetheart-neckline black corset or fitted bodice made of satin or velvet.
DIY: Use a tight black tank top and tuck the straps in for a strapless look.
Tentacle skirt
A long black skirt featuring attached fabric tentacles with purple undersides.
DIY: Sew long tubes of black fabric lined with purple felt, stuff them with batting, and attach them to a black belt.
Lavender body paint
Water-activated or cream-based light purple makeup for the face, neck, and arms.
DIY: Wear a tight, long-sleeve lavender undershirt to avoid painting your arms.
Gold nautilus shell necklace
A gold-colored spiral shell pendant on a simple black cord.
DIY: Sculpt a spiral shell out of yellow polymer clay, bake it, paint it gold, and string it on a black ribbon.
Purple shell earrings
Light purple or violet spiral shell clip-on or stud earrings.
DIY: Paint cheap plastic earrings with purple nail polish.
Short white wig
A bright white, short-cropped wig that can be styled upward.
DIY: Temporary white hair spray applied to heavily teased natural hair.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Ursula costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Apply the lavender body paint evenly across your face, neck, shoulders, and arms, letting it dry completely.
- 2
Put on the black sweetheart corset or bodice, ensuring a snug and secure fit.
- 3
Step into the black tentacle skirt, positioning the tentacles so they flare out around you.
- 4
Style the short white wig upward and backward using heavy-hold hairspray or gel to create her signature swept-back look.
- 5
Put on the gold nautilus shell necklace and the matching purple shell earrings.
- 6
Apply dramatic makeup, including bright blue eyeshadow up to the brow bone, bold red lipstick, and a dark beauty mark on your right cheek.
Makeup & hair
Use lavender body paint as a base, then apply vibrant blue eyeshadow up to the brow bone, dramatic black winged eyeliner, and bright red lipstick. Draw a small black beauty mark on your right cheek, and style a short white wig into a voluminous, swept-back pixie cut.
Ursula for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Ariel in her green mermaid tail or Prince Eric in his white sailor shirt.
- group
- Create a Little Mermaid villain group with Flotsam and Jetsam (wearing glowing yellow eyes) and King Triton.
- kids
- A cute tulle tutu skirt in black and purple replaces heavy tentacles for an easy toddler version.
- Plus size
- A supportive sweetheart-neck corset paired with an A-line tentacle skirt offers a comfortable, highly flattering silhouette.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a simple black cape with purple felt tentacles sewn along the hem.
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Diy ursula costume
- Skip the store: Use a tight black tank top and tuck the straps in for a strapless look. Sew long tubes of black fabric lined with purple felt, stuff them with batting, and attach them to a black belt. Wear a tight, long-sleeve lavender undershirt to avoid painting your arms.
Plus size ursula costume
- A supportive sweetheart-neck corset paired with an A-line tentacle skirt offers a comfortable, highly flattering silhouette.
Children's ursula costume
- A cute tulle tutu skirt in black and purple replaces heavy tentacles for an easy toddler version.
Tips
- If using body paint, set it with a translucent setting powder and setting spray to prevent transferring onto your black dress.
- For easier mobility in crowds, choose a skirt with shorter, lightweight foam tentacles rather than heavy, floor-length stuffed ones.
- Carry a small gold trident or a scroll prop to represent her magical contracts.
- Wear comfortable black flats or boots, as they will be completely hidden beneath your long skirt or tentacles.
Ursula costume FAQ
- How do you make Ursula's tentacles for a DIY costume?
- Sew long tubes of black fabric, line the undersides with purple fabric, stuff them with polyester fiberfill, and insert craft wire so you can bend them into shape.
- What color is Ursula's skin?
- Ursula has a distinct light purple or lavender skin tone, which you can achieve using water-activated body paint or a lavender morph suit.
- What does Ursula wear around her neck?
- She wears a gold nautilus shell necklace, which holds Ariel's stolen voice. You can find replicas online or make one easily with gold-painted clay.
Did you know? Ursula's design and dramatic personality were heavily inspired by the famous American drag queen Divine.