DIY Prince & Princess Costume: 10-Min Paper Build
Pictured: the prince and the princess.
Time10 minEffortEasy
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A crown and cape for one, a thrifted gown and tiara for the other. The classics, done right. Ten minutes, easy: a gold paper crown, a cape or long fabric, and a thrifted gown. The gown should be thrifted, not new; new gowns look like prom.
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Tip: give the prince a sash of torn fabric across the chest.
Sizing: Each partner builds their half in their own size. Size the cape to the wearer: it should fall above the knees, and the neck tie stays loose and easy to pull free.
Steps
- The prince: wear the gold paper crown and cape over dark clothes.
- Carry the toy scepter.
- The princess: wear the thrifted gown and tiara.
- Add the spare wand if there is one.
- Walk in with royal posture.
- Wave slowly with a bent wrist.
- Call everyone 'my good subject'.
- Optional pro finish: give the prince a sash of torn fabric across the chest.
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Common questions
How do you keep a paper crown on all night?
Size it snug and tape the join on the inside, then add two bobby pins through the crown into the hair. Paper crowns fail at the join, so reinforce the join before anything else.
What should the prince wear under the cape?
Dark clothes, black pants and a dark shirt. The cape and crown are the costume; light or busy clothes underneath fight them.
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