What You’ll Need
Long Straight Green-Blue Wig
Strapless Body Briefer in Black
Purple Bat Leggings
Fingerless Satin Opera Length Gloves in Light Pink
White Fur Trim
Bat Wing Hair Clips in Black
Black Bat Wings
Secret Wishes Go-Go Boots in Black
Recreating Morrigan Aensland centers on balancing several distinct color contrasts and supernatural motifs: floor-grazing seafoam hair, a tailored black bodice bordered by white fur, lavender bat-print legs, and twin pairs of wings.
Assembling this outfit through DIY methods is largely a matter of combining solid base garments with straightforward modifications, focusing on clean wing placement and reliable structural support.
Modifying the Bodice with Fur Trim
A strapless body briefer in black establishes the core silhouette of Morrigan’s leotard. Shapewear pieces like this offer structured compression and smooth seams that stay put without shifting around during movement. Because Morrigan wears a strapless sweetheart neckline, choosing a briefer with built-in bust support prevents the garment from sliding down over long hours of wear.
White fur trim runs across the upper border of the bodice to recreate her distinctive feathered neckline. You can attach the fur directly to the top hem of the briefer using flexible fabric adhesive or a few quick hand stitches with strong polyester thread. Securing the fur along the inner lining rather than the exterior keeps the stitching completely hidden while preserving the stretch of the main fabric.
Leggings and Footwear
Morrigan’s lower half features violet tights scattered with small black bat silhouettes. Purple bat leggings reproduce this design directly, saving you from having to hand-paint or stencil individual bat graphics onto sheer hosiery. Opaque spandex leggings also provide comfortable coverage and hold their shape better than standard nylon tights.
Secret Wishes go-go boots in black slide over the leggings to complete the leg line. High-shaft boots that rise just below the knee give the costume its classic arcade proportions. Choosing a low, chunky heel keeps walking manageable across hard convention floors, while the smooth synthetic exterior wipes clean easily if dust gathers during the day.
Head and Back Wings
Morrigan carries two separate sets of wings: a smaller pair extending from her temples and a larger set resting between her shoulder blades. Black bat wing hair clips attach directly into the wig fibers above each ear. For extra stability, slide the hair clips through the wig wefts and anchor them straight into your underlying wig cap with crisscrossed bobby pins. This stops the head wings from drooping forward when you tilt your head.
The main black bat wings rest against the middle of the back. Many costume wings come equipped with elastic shoulder loops, which you can easily conceal beneath the straps or neckline of the black body briefer. Alternatively, pinning the wing harness inside the body briefer allows the wings to project naturally from your back without visible harness straps breaking up the neckline.
Wig Styling and Satin Gloves
A long straight green-blue wig supplies Morrigan’s trademark flowing locks. Her hair extends down toward the hips in a pale aquatic green hue. Before putting the wig on, mist the synthetic fibers with diluted fabric softener or wig detangler, working through the strands gently with a wide-tooth comb from the bottom up to prevent snarls.
Light pink fingerless satin opera length gloves contrast sharply against the dark bodysuit and wings. The fingerless cut offers full dexterity, allowing you to use your phone, adjust accessories, and handle convention badges without taking the gloves off. Gently smoothing the forearm fabric upward ensures the satin remains taut along the elbows.
