Cheap Sailor Moon Cosplay Hacks

Sometimes, a Princess Serenity gown or a Sailor Mercury costume is just not in the budget. But there are so many affordable costume choices in every episode and issue of Sailor Moon where with just a little imagination, you can practically cosplay just using what you have at home and a cheap wig!

If you can look up a basic sewing tutorial on how to stich or hot glue together an occasional sailor collar or ribbon or other accent, you can easily throw together the following looks on the cheap, using cheap and recycled clothing and inexpensive squares of fabric and crafting supplies.

The only thing that might be on the pricey side will be the wigs if you're going for a certain length. Hotaru, Haruka, Mamoru, Umino, Minako, Rei and Ami will usually be the cheapest wigs to find, as similar cuts are always available at big box retailers, dollar stores and malls. Jupiter, Lethe, Mnemosyne, Naru and other mid-to-long haired characters not named Rei or Minako can be hit-or-miss depending on where you live and Usagi, Chibiusa, Kousagi, Chibi Chibi, Queen Serenity and Sailor Cosmos wigs are usually going to be online only unless Spirit Halloween stocks one online or in-store. But if you're going for affordable cosplay, even these wigs shouldn't set you back by too much.

Some of these cosplays can double as everyday wear and some might be better choices if you are modest or living in a climate that's too cold for a Sailor Mars costume. They work with any body type too.

You can make your own version of this Parallel Chibiusa and Hotaru Chanel look.

I originally did this for Haruka, but it works for all of the manga and anime characters who had the exact same outfit – you perverts.

Hotaru's classic 90s look.

Little 90s baby Hotaru

Reborn Hotaru

Summer Hotaru

A thrift store friendly Hotaru

90s Pajama glam anyone?

Sports Day Chibiusa

A dressy Starlights look for formal occasions

Business Casual Starlights

Back from the dead, Cosmos style

Easy "sick day" Mamoru

What's with those bell sleeves?

Sailor Lethe and Sailor Mnemosyne

Say "CHEESE" Mamoru!

How to make a winter-friendly school uniform

Naru or Umino on a date?

How to make Chibiusa's SuperS uniform cheaply

Be a Crystal D.J.

This is a big, time-consuming floral project.