This DIY Cinderella family costume is simple to assemble from pieces you may already own and a few affordable craft supplies. The result is wearable, reusable, and easy to customize.
We love dressing up as a family, especially with a Disney theme. When our son chose Gus Gus, one of Cinderella’s beloved mouse friends, he quickly invited us to join as Cinderella and Prince Charming. With a little creativity, we turned everyday clothing into a charming, cohesive costume trio.
Below are the steps and materials we used to pull the look together, plus tips for making pieces that you can wear again.
My Best Money-Saving Costume Tip
Before buying anything, check your closet for suitable items—shirts, skirts, or accessories that can be adapted. Most costume embellishments can be removed afterward so the underlying garments are still wearable.
If you need additional pieces, look at thrift stores, community Buy Nothing groups, resale apps, or local secondhand shops. You can often find better quality and far lower prices there. I found my clear “glass” slippers at a thrift store and they were perfect.
For anything you can’t source secondhand, consider affordable new options at a variety of price points so the costume stays budget friendly.
DIY Cinderella Costume for Adults
For a wearable take on Cinderella, use a blue top you would actually wear and pair it with a tulle skirt or a blue dress you already own. A tulle skirt is a great costume investment because it can be reused for future events.
Be flexible—blue dresses, skirts, or even a tailored top can work. Below is a straightforward supply list and simple instructions to create recognizable Cinderella details.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Blue shirt or blouse
- Blue tulle skirt or blue dress
- Blue headband
- Flat-backed pearl embellishments
- Clear or silver shoes
- Two small clear or glass heart embellishments for shoes
- White gloves
- Black ribbon (about 1 yard) for a choker
- Velcro
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
To make:
- Headband: Attach one flat-backed pearl to each end of the headband with hot glue for a simple, elegant detail.
- Choker: Cut the black ribbon to fit around the neck with about an inch of overlap. Glue small pieces of velcro to each end so the choker fastens easily and can be removed.
- Glass slippers: Affix the glass or clear heart embellishments to the tops of clear or silver shoes using a temporary adhesive or hot glue. Test placement before permanently gluing if you want the shoes to remain wearable for other occasions.
- Put the outfit together and adjust accessories for comfort.
Easy DIY Prince Charming Costume
Prince Charming’s costume is highly reusable—remove the epaulettes and the remaining pieces work as everyday clothing. A white button-down and colored pants form a base that can be dressed up with homemade gold shoulder pieces and trim.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- White button-down shirt (a banded collar works well)
- Red or burgundy pants
- Black shoes
- Cardboard for epaulettes
- Gold fabric (small amount)
- Gold or brown felt
- Gold ribbon, gold cord, and gold fringe trim
- Velcro
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
To make:
- Epaulettes: Cut two epaulette shapes from cardboard. Wrap each piece in gold fabric and secure the edges on the back with hot glue.
- Cover raw edges on the back with a layer of felt and glue in place for a clean finish.
- Glue gold fringe along the outer edge for a decorative trim.
- Attach gold cord pieces across the front and back of the epaulettes (about 24″ lengths) and secure with hot glue to create the decorative straps.
- Glue a piece of velcro under each epaulette. Attach the corresponding velcro to the shirt shoulders—stitch or use temporary adhesive so the shirt remains wearable after removal.
- Cut ribbon for any neck or waist details, attach velcro to the ends, and style as desired.
- Wear the shirt, add the epaulettes, and finish the look with pants and shoes.
How To Make A Gus Gus Costume
Gus Gus is one of the easiest characters to create for a child: a mustard top, brown bottoms, and a green beanie with removable felt ears. Shoe covers are optional—regular brown or burgundy shoes work well too.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Mustard yellow t-shirt
- Brown pants or shorts
- Burgundy or brown shoes (or felt to make removable shoe covers)
- Green beanie
- Brown and peach felt for ears
- Elastic if making shoe covers
- Needle and thread or a sewing machine (optional)
To make:
- Hat ears: Cut two large ear shapes from brown felt and two slightly smaller shapes from peach felt. Glue the peach pieces onto the brown pieces, then stitch or hot-glue the finished ears to the sides of the green beanie. Make the attachment removable if you prefer.
- Shoe covers (optional): Measure and wrap felt around the child’s shoes, pinning to fit. Cut with about a 1/2″ seam allowance and an extra inch at the front for Gus Gus’s distinctive toe shape. Sew the seam, add elastic or velcro at the opening, and slip the covers over the shoes.
- Dress the child in the mustard shirt, brown bottoms, green beanie with ears, and the shoes or shoe covers.
With these quick accessories, your family can transform into Cinderella, Prince Charming, and Gus Gus in just a few simple steps—no magic wand required. Enjoy creating, dressing up, and making memories together.
More Cinderella Costume Ideas
Want to include more family members? Consider these easy additions:
- Jaq: Use the same mouse-hat method with a red beanie, plus a red turtleneck and an orange layer.
- Fairy Godmother: Add a blue cape and an oversized pink bow for a whimsical look.
- Stepsisters: Thrift two over-the-top dresses and style them for a fun, mismatched duo.
Looking for more family Halloween costume inspiration?
- DIY Mickey + Minnie Mouse Family Costume
- DIY Space Family Costume
- DIY Bubble Bath Family Costume
- DIY Family Weather Costume
- DIY School Supplies Family Costume
If you enjoyed this Cinderella family costume idea, save it to your inspiration board and have fun crafting your own version. Happy Halloween!