Green-ify or Glinda-fy? Choose Your Wicked Costume Look

Like many theatre enthusiasts, I absolutely adore Wicked. The first time I watched it was at the West End in 2017 and I simply couldn’t get enough. The storyline, the characters and the music was truly phenomenal.

When the film adaptation of Wicked starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande was announced, the internet went superbly wild. And if the glittering reviews are anything to judge by, Wicked is set to become one of the biggest movies of the year.

As fans eagerly await the film's release, we’ve curated a fabulous selection of Wicked costume ideas that we’ve tried and tested ourselves (check out our socials for fun content), that’ll guarantee an authentic transformation into your favourite characters from the Land of Oz. Simply follow our yellow brick road…

Elphaba

”Unlimited, my future is unlimited.”

Often misunderstood, Elphaba is of moral nature. She’s not afraid to stand up for what she believes in, despite how people treat her. It is her strong sense of independence that I find most compelling about the character of Elphaba.

Our range of Elphaba costumes are wickedly good. From classic Wicked Witch of the West looks, to the modern cinematic take, we’ve got costume options for both women and girls - beautifully designed with all the trimmings.

Accessorise in Gorgeously Green Style

Here’s a checklist of everything you need to take your Elphaba look to gravity defying heights. After all, without the right accessories, you’d just be an average witch.

Green Makeup: What’s Elphaba without her signature green?

Wig: Plaited and over the shoulder.

Witch Hat: Let everyone know that witches are here to stay.

Broomstick: Get a bird’s eye view over the Land of Oz.

Boots: Traverse the Emerald City in witchy style.

Fun Tip: Wear some green tights to give the illusion of your entire body being green. Because let’s face it, who has time to paint their whole body?

Glinda

”I’m Glinda. The ‘Ga’ is silent.”

Pretty and popular, Glinda personifies the colour pink. She knows how to command a room and gets everything she wants. However, we also discover that Glinda is far more clever and caring than she first appears.

Pink sure does go good with green. You don’t have to trek over the rainbow to find a Glinda costume, our enchanting range will have you bubbling with delight. And goodness knows we have everything from elegant Glinda the Good Witch costumes, to Ariana’s stunning ruffled dress from the film.

Perfectly Pink Accessories

Sparkle and shine with glitter, tiaras and wands. If it’s pink, it’s perfect. Achieve Glinda’s signature look with these essential accessories:

Glitter Makeup: Everything’s more magical with a little glitter.

Wig: Blondes have more fun, duh!

Tiara: She may not be a princess, but Glinda is basically royalty in the Land of Oz.

Wand: To cast spells of goodness.

Fun Tip: Wearing a pair of beautifully iridescent clear shoes, or even white or silver shoes are a fantastic option to pair with your Glinda Wicked costume.

Fiyero

”I happen to be genuinely self-absorbed and deeply shallow.”

The most handsome in all of Oz, but he’s more than just his good looks. His moral dilemma between what the people want and what he really wants, is an interesting development over the course of the story.

Special mention to the Captain of the Guards. He sports green and gold, the colours of Emerald City. Complete your Fiyero Wicked costume transformation with a short brown wig and a pair of gloves.

Can’t get enough Wicked?

Check out our Wizard of Oz collection for even more character inspo from the Land of Oz. Shop characters of Dorothy, The Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow.

Now it’s your turn to show off your fabulous Wicked costumes. Whether it’s a Wicked party, or attending a movie screening, be sure to tag us @CostumeBox on Instagram.