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Disney costumes work for every age — here are 11 looks that skip the plastic costume-shop version.
My top pick: These lean on colour and silhouette rather than licensed costumes, so they look grown-up and cost far less.
1. Belle
A yellow gown with gloves and an updo. Shop belle yellow gown costume on Amazon →
2. Ariel
A green sequin skirt with a purple top and red waves. Shop ariel mermaid costume adult on Amazon →
3. Cinderella
A pale blue ballgown with a simple tiara. Shop cinderella blue gown costume on Amazon →
4. Maleficent
Black horns, a dramatic collar, and deep purple lips. Shop maleficent costume horns on Amazon →
5. Cruella
Black-and-white split styling with bold makeup. Shop cruella costume women on Amazon →
6. Snow White
A blue and yellow dress with a red bow. Shop snow white costume adult on Amazon →
7. Tinker Bell
A green dress, wings, and a blonde topknot. Shop tinkerbell costume adult wings on Amazon →
8. Moana
An island-inspired two-piece with layered necklaces. Shop moana costume adult on Amazon →
9. Ursula
Purple tones with a shell necklace and bold shoulders. Shop ursula costume adult on Amazon →
10. Jasmine
A teal two-piece with gold jewellery. Shop jasmine costume adult teal on Amazon →
11. Mary Poppins
A long skirt, fitted jacket, hat, and umbrella. Shop mary poppins costume adult on Amazon →
The bottom line
Belle and Cinderella are the most recognizable with the least effort. Maleficent and Cruella are the strongest picks if you want something more adult.