Human Shrek Costume Guide

Handsome Human Shrek standing with his hands on his hips next to costume accessories.

ABOUT HUMAN SHREK:

In the film Shrek 2, Shrek briefly transforms into a human after drinking a “Happily Ever After” potion. As a human, Shrek appears as a tall, slender man with brown hair and facial features. He wears a white collared shirt, a red vest, and brown pants. This human form allows Shrek to blend in more easily in the kingdom of Far Far Away, but he ultimately realizes that his true love for Fiona is not dependent on his physical appearance. Shrek’s transformation highlights the film’s themes of inner beauty and self-acceptance.

How To Dress Like Human Shrek

1. WAISTCOAT – You will need a red Renaissance-style vest for this Human Shrek costume. Read on for how to make this look more like the one worn by Shrek.

2. PANTS – Slip into some green thermals for the Medieval tights look.

3. SHIRT – Next, add an off-white or khaki brown lace-up shirt. We suggest ordering a size-up to get the right, long-length fit.

4. SHOES – Some medieval loafers round off the foundation for this outfit. You could stop here or continue with a little DIY to make that vest look even better.

5. PAINT – With green fabric paint, add some leaf patterns to the waistcoat and paint an approximately 1-inch strip along the hemline, neckline, and buttonline.

6. BUTTONS – After painting, sew some faux pearl buttons along the lower edge of your waistcoat.

7. TRIM – Add some gold trim along the lower length of your waistcoat, button line and neckline and replace the existing lace.

8. GOLD MARKER – Finish by drawing around your leaf patterns with gold outlines.

More Handsome Shrek Costume Ideas

This handsome human Shrek costume is a fun and unique idea that can be as simple or as complex as you like.

Stick with the basics to create the perfect last-minute Halloween outfit or put your craft skills to the test by making a replica waistcoat. The choice is yours!

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