Disney’s Mulan has inspired children and adults around the world with its engaging story and brave heroine. If you’re looking to channel your inner warrior and dress up as Mulan for a party, Halloween, or cosplay event, here are three ways to create your own DIY Mulan costume.

1. Traditional Mulan Outfit

For this outfit, you’ll need a pink dress and pants with blue lining. Begin by finding a pink blouse that resembles the upper part of a hanfu, traditional Chinese clothing. Next, find pink pants (preferably silk or satin) that match the shade of the blouse, with blue fabric lining the edges. You can also add a red imperial belt to complete the look.

To style your hair like Mulan’s, create a bun by pulling it back and securing it in place with a hair tie. Then, wrap hair around itself until it forms a neat bun. Finally, insert some decorative hairpins or a red ribbon into the bun for an authentic finishing touch.

2. Warrior Mulan Costume

For this outfit, you will need to create a Chinese-inspired soldier’s armor. Start with white leggings and shirt as a base layer. Over this, wear brown or tan shorts that reach your knees and ruffle at the bottom. Find a reddish-orange fabric for the top part of the costume that resembles Mulan’s armor. If possible, add thin foam or cardboard cutouts wrapped in foil to mimic armored plating.

Complete the look with knee-high boots and a white sash or belt-like accessory tied around your waist. For weaponry, accessorize with a cardboard sword painted silver or purchase a toy sword from a prop store.

3. Matchmaker Outfit

If you prefer Mulan’s more elegant side, recreate her matchmaker outfit by finding fruity-purple fabric to make both an A-line skirt and long-sleeve, high-neck blouse. Combine these pieces, ensuring the blouse is tucked into the skirt, creating a single garment. Add a silk cloth in a shade of red and some decorative ribbon to serve as a waistband.

To emulate Mulan’s fan, find an inexpensive fan at your local party store or craft store – preferably one that’s purple, white, or red – and paint or add decorations to match Mulan’s fan from the movie.

To complete this look, pull your hair back into a bun similar to the first option, adding decorative hairpins. Additionally, apply a light layer of makeup with a focus on bold red lips.

In conclusion, choosing one of these three Mulan costumes ensures that you become the talk of any party or event — proving that with a little creativity and effort, anything is possible. Embrace your inner warrior and have fun dressing up like Mulan!