18 interesting things you may not know about iconic Disney princess outfits

Jessica BoothOct 21, 2020, 01:24 IST

The costume designers changed the look of Belle's dress in the live-action remake.Disney

Disney princesses wear some iconic looks, but fans may not know all the hidden meanings and interesting stories behind their outfits.
The color of Belle's first dress is significant, and the costume changes in the live-action remake were deliberate.
Only four Disney princesses have worn pants — and Jasmine was the first.

The clothes that the Disney princesses (and queens) wear are almost as iconic as the characters themselves.

Read on for some interesting things you may not know about their famous outfits.

Many of the Disney princesses' outfits feature the color blue, which may be a sign of empowerment.

The blue coloring may be a subtle form of empowerment. Disney

In "Beauty and the Beast" (1991), Belle's blue dress is a symbol of her outsider status.

The color of Belle's first dress is significant. Disney

Sometimes, in an attempt to sell more toys, marketing experts push for princesses to wear different colors.

Jasmine wears her two-piece, light-blue outfit for a lot of the film. Disney

Cinderella's dress transformation was reportedly one of Walt Disney's favorite bits of animation.

Cinderella's gown transforms with the help of her fairy godmother. Disney

Only four Disney princesses have ever worn pants.

Jasmine, Mulan, and Elsa all wear pants. Disney

Belle was originally designed with a more old-fashioned look.

Belle's look eventually took a more modern turn. Disney

A lot of research went into making Moana's outfit look authentic.

The costume designers put some thought into Moana's outfit. Disney

Moana's necklace is a nod to the character's story arc.

The necklace is modeled after an abalone shell. Disney

The design of Moana's outfit also reflects her sense of adventure.

Moana's clothing was designed to work with her movements. Disney

The costume designers for "Maleficent" (2014) aimed to make Aurora's look more relaxed.

Elle Fanning played Aurora in "Maleficent." Walt Disney Studios

For the live-action "Aladdin" (2019), there was a "no midriff" rule.

Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine. Disney

The creative team went to Norway, Finland, and Iceland to come up with ideas for Anna and Elsa's outfits for "Frozen 2."

Anna and Elsa's outfits are based on trends from Nordic countries. Disney

Disney mixed a special color for Ariel's fin in "The Little Mermaid."

The color of Ariel's tail was named after the princess. Disney

In the live-action "Beauty and the Beast" (2017), Belle's costumes were inspired, in part, by historical clothing.

Emma Watson as Princess Belle. Disney

Jasmine's outfits connected to her story arc in the live-action "Aladdin."

Nasim Pedrad and Naomi Scott in "Aladdin." Disney

The costumes in the live-action "Mulan" (2020) were designed with a mix of historical context and Disney flair.

Liu Yifei as Mulan. Disney

In the live-action "Cinderella" (2015), the glass slippers were an added visual effect.

Lily James played the titular princess in the 2015 live-action "Cinderella." Disney

The wedding gown in the live-action "Cinderella" is supposed to reflect the princess' simplicity.

Lily James and Richard Madden in "Cinderella." Disney

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