Maleficent — Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

The look

The Mistress of Evil (2019) design keeps the recognizable Maleficent identity but gives her a more elegant, lightweight, high-fashion fantasy silhouette. Her restored wings influence the costume design, resulting in clothing that moves more freely and feels lighter. This version is particularly recognizable through its dramatic black-and-white styling, flowing fabrics, horns, wings, and queen-like silhouette.

Base costume

1. 01Flowing Black Gown — Long, lightweight black dress.
2. 02Flowing Black Gown — Designed to move dramatically.
3. 03Flowing Black Gown — More fluid than the heavier-looking 2014 costume.
4. 04Layered Fabric Panels — Long flowing sections create movement.
5. 05Layered Fabric Panels — Should extend outward when walking or posing.
6. 06Structured Upper Body — Maintains Maleficent's strong shoulder and torso silhouette.
7. 07Horned Headpiece — Signature curved black horns.
8. 08Horned Headpiece — Must remain prominent.
9. 09Long Flowing Sleeves / Fabric — Depending on the specific scene, the costume has dramatic fabric movement.
10. 10Black Footwear — Mostly hidden beneath the gown.

Character details

Pale complexion. Sharp cheekbones. Black hair. Strong red lips. Dark eyes. Elegant, intimidating expression. Regal posture.

Hair / face / makeup

• Hair: Black and tightly controlled around the horned headpiece.
• Makeup: Very pale face.
• Makeup: Sculpted cheekbones.
• Makeup: Dark eye definition.
• Makeup: Strong eyebrows.
• Makeup: Signature red lips.
• Makeup: Keep the makeup graphic and clean rather than overly smoky.

Props

• Staff.
• Large artificial wings.
• Optional magical effects.
• Optional Fey-inspired accessories.

What makes the cosplay read as Maleficent

The strongest identifiers are: Large horns + pale face + red lips + black flowing gown + dramatic wings. For this specific version, the wings are especially important because her restored wings are directly connected to the visual identity of the film.