Elphaba's Costume: Wicked In Every Way
Loathing. Unadultrated loathing. For your face, your voice, your clothing.
Now some might say that Elphaba's costume is simply the same as The Wicked Witch of the West from the MGM Musical. And while there are similarities, there are also stark differences. Such as the hat and the detail on the dress. Elphaba's costume has a bit more sex appeal without showing anymore skin than that of Margaret Hamilton's. However, finding a costume that's close to Elphaba's? Not so easy. But let's give it the old Shiz try.
The Distressed Elphaba Costume
The dress is said to weigh around 40 lbs., is worth anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 and has a zipper down the back that can be easily replaced.
Another photo of the Act 2 dress with the incomparable Idina Menzel as Elphaba:
The dress is made from dark, patchworked fabrics. You can see a bit of sheen in the contrasting fabric at her waist.
Elphaba's Opening/Act 1 Costume
This costume features a very modest cap, her spectacles and she wears her hair in a long braid. This costume and her ballroom wear are probably the most easily reproduced costumes.
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Elphaba's Emerald City Costume
Here you can see the bodice and hat a bit better.
A backstage photo of Elphaba which allows you to see the dress from the side:
Elphaba's OZ Dust Ballroom Costume
Elphaba actually wears this one under the coat of her school day outfit. She also wears a sweater under the dress when she wears it this way.
Elphaba's Shiz Costume
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Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
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Wicked Witch Elite Collection Adult Costume
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This picturesque full-length fully finished black gown comes with a tulle petticoat, witch hat with tulle sash and stick on black fingernails. Makeup and shoes sold separately.
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Wicked Witch Ultimate Elite Collection Adult Costume
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This picturesque full-length fully finished black gown comes with a tulle petticoat, witch hat with tulle sash, satin lined cape, and stick on black fingernails. Makeup and shoes sold separately.
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Wicked Witch Plus Elite Collection Adult Halloween Costume
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This picturesque full-length fully finished black gown comes with a tulle petticoat, witch hat with tulle sash and stick on black fingernails. Make-up and shoes sold separately.
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The Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch Adult Costume
$45.99 $39.99
Costume includes a full length black polyester dress and cape trimmed in shades of green with jagged edges, and matching hat. Broom not included.
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Includes broom. Does not include witch costume. This is an officially licensed Rebel Toons United Trademark Holdings, Inc. product.
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Proper Elphaba Shoes!
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Wicked Documentary
Elphaba Costume Links
- Musical Schwartz - Susan Hilferty's Designs for Wicked
- This site gives a bit of information about the costume designs for Wicked.
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Don't want to make your own? Use these or simply modify them.
Costume includes a full length black polyester dress and cape trimmed in shades of green with jagged edges, and matching hat. Broom not included.
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Ashleigh13 wrote
I watched it a couple of nights ago. That was when I fell in love with the music, costumes and cast. I want to watch it again! I'm going as her for halloween!
Posted October 17, 2009
Elphie Lover wrote
I agree. I LOVE Wicked and am going with my school to see it for my second time. I wish to Elphie too. Im thinking of being her for Halloween if I can find a costume I can afford that is.
Posted October 05, 2009
dangergirl215 wrote
I tried making the Act II Elphaba costume for Halloween 2008. It turned out pretty good, I think, as people at the Henri David Ball in Philadelphia were pointing and saying, "Elphaba!"
I did the entire thing by hand and it took a month and a half to construct. Crazy amazing! I'm wearing it again this year for Halloween when we go to a Ren. Fest near Houston, TX
Posted October 03, 2009
wicked witch wrote
i'm met idina menzel an seen the play an here's the wierd part i'm re lated 2 a real witch.
Posted September 30, 2009
Elphaba Girl 2007 wrote
Hey do u no where to buy those things?
Posted September 16, 2009
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