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Womens Mardi Gras Costumes

Celebrate Fat Tuesday in vibrant purple, green, and gold style.

Mardi Gras is the ultimate celebration of color, music, and festive energy. Women's Mardi Gras costumes traditionally feature the official colors of justice (purple), faith (green), and power (gold). This guide helps you assemble a stunning, comfortable outfit perfect for parades, masquerade balls, or street festivals.

Difficulty
Easy
Time
~30 min
Budget
$25–85
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What you need for a Womens Mardi Gras Costumes costume

  • Sequin top or corset

    A sleeveless top or structured corset in metallic gold, vibrant purple, or emerald green.

    DIY: Take a plain tank top and fabric-glue gold sequins or glitter across the front.

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  • Tutu or tiered skirt

    A layered tulle tutu featuring alternating stripes of purple, green, and gold.

    DIY: Tie strips of purple, green, and gold tulle around an elastic waistband.

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  • Masquerade mask

    An ornate half-mask decorated with feathers, sequins, and metallic trim, secured with a ribbon or stick.

    DIY: Decorate a plain plastic craft mask with purple and gold glitter, then glue green feathers to the side.

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  • Bead necklaces

    Multiple strands of metallic plastic beads in the classic tri-colors, layered heavily around the neck.

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  • Feather boa

    A fluffy, multi-colored feather boa to drape over the shoulders.

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  • Leggings or tights

    Opaque black leggings for warmth, or metallic gold tights for extra shine.

    DIY: Wear comfortable black leggings you already own.

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How to put it together

  1. 1

    Put on the metallic gold leggings or black tights as your base layer.

  2. 2

    Slip on the sequin top or corset, tucking it neatly into the waistband.

  3. 3

    Pull the tri-color tulle tutu over the leggings, adjusting it to sit comfortably on your hips.

  4. 4

    Drape several strands of metallic purple, green, and gold bead necklaces around your neck.

  5. 5

    Wrap the feather boa loosely around your shoulders or elbows.

  6. 6

    Secure the masquerade mask over your eyes, tying the ribbons snugly at the back of your head.

  7. 7

    Finish the look with comfortable walking shoes, as Mardi Gras events involve lots of standing.

Makeup & hair

Apply vibrant purple eyeshadow with gold glitter accents on the eyelids. Style your hair in loose curls or a high ponytail to keep it clear of the masquerade mask straps.

Womens Mardi Gras Costumes for couples, groups, kids & more

couples
Pair with a partner dressed as a Mardi Gras King in a purple velvet cape and gold crown.
group
Have friends dress in coordinating single-color outfits (one all-purple, one all-green, one all-gold) to form a human flag.
kids
A simple tri-color tutu, a small plastic mask, and plastic beads over comfortable warm clothes.
Plus size
A flowy purple tunic paired with gold leggings and a statement feathered headpiece is highly flattering and comfortable.
pet
A simple purple, green, and gold ruffled collar or bandana.

Tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes like sneakers or flat boots, as you will likely be walking and standing on pavement for hours.
  • Check the weather; if it is cold, layer a black long-sleeve shirt under your sequin top and wear thick leggings.
  • Secure your mask tightly with bobby pins so it does not slip down your face while dancing or walking.
  • Keep a small crossbody bag under your boa to hold your phone and wallet securely in crowds.

Did you know? The official colors of Mardi Gras were first introduced in 1872 by the Rex Organization during their inaugural parade in New Orleans.