Cleo De Nile has one of the clearest fashion formulas in Monster High: turquoise or royal blue, metallic gold, mummy-wrap lines, heavy jewelry, sleek black hair with blunt bangs, and a platform shoe. Once you hold onto those, you can play with almost everything else. Below are outfits for Halloween, conventions, themed parties and photoshoots, each with clothing, hair, makeup, accessories, a prop and shoes. Some follow her doll looks closely, others are comfortable, modest, kid-sized or thrown together at the last minute. Most can be built from ready-made pieces, thrift finds and a roll of gold ribbon.
Mummy Wraps That Don’t Unravel by Midnight
Almost every Cleo outfit relies on gold wrap lines, and they’re the part that fails first if you rush them. Ribbon wound around a limb looks right in the mirror, then slides down or loosens as you walk. When I make these, I treat the wraps as decoration attached to the garment, not something tied around the body.
- On clothing, run diagonal strips of ribbon across the fabric and stitch each end, plus a few tacking stitches along the length. A running stitch in matching thread disappears.
- Fabric glue works on cotton and denim if you let it cure overnight. It holds poorly on slippery polyester and stretch fabric, so sew those.
- Skip hot glue for anything that bends. It goes brittle in cold air and pops off when the fabric flexes.
- For arm and leg wraps, sew the ribbon onto a strip of wide elastic or an old sleeve cut from a stretch top, then pull it on like a cuff.
- On boots, use gold fabric tape or ribbon tied under the arch, never wrapped around the sole where it will wear through.
Keep strips flat and slightly overlapping rather than loose. Loose bandage strips look more like a classic mummy, while Cleo’s are neat and fashionable, so tidy beats realistic.
1. Classic Cleo De Nile Signature Costume
This is the version I’d build first, because every other look on the list borrows from it. A fitted turquoise top, a metallic gold mini skirt and black leggings with painted or taped wrap lines give you the base. Wind gold ribbon around one arm and one calf only, loosely, so it moves with you. A long black wig with blunt bangs and a few thin blue or gold strands creates her hair. Turquoise shadow, a sharp black wing, gold highlighter and one small face gem under the eye finish the face. Then pile on the jewelry: jeweled headband, wide cuffs, long earrings and a structured gold purse, with black platform sandals or gold-trimmed ankle boots.
2. Generation Three Cleo De Nile Costume
The Generation Three look is brighter and more graphic, so the dress carries it. Look for a fitted royal-blue mini with asymmetric sleeves and printed gold wrap shapes, then add metallic ribbon across the waist and one shoulder. A waist-length black wig with straight bangs, teal streaks and a few gold strands reads as this era. Bright blue shadow, a winged liner, bronzer and a glossy berry lip suit the animated feel. Add a chunky gold collar, bangles, geometric earrings, a small blue bag and a toy tablet or decorated notebook as a school prop. For shoes, blue calf-high boots with gold straps and block heels; I’d always pick block heels for a night on your feet.
3. Cleo De Nile Core Refresh Costume
For the Core Refresh look I work from a cobalt wrap top and a fitted gold-and-turquoise skirt, then add a sheer blue overshirt or a draped shoulder panel for movement. Gold fabric tape is the easiest way to draw neat bandage lines on the sleeves, skirt and boots. Pick long black hair with a center part and bold blue streaks around the face. Deep turquoise shadow, a long liner, warm gold cheeks and a plum lip fit this palette. A wide collar, snake bangles, gem earrings and a little pyramid purse are the accessories, and wrapped blue platform boots with gold soles finish it. Run a fingernail along the tape edges after applying it, or the corners start lifting by the second hour.
4. Cleo De Nile Haunt Couture Costume
Haunt Couture is Cleo at her most runway, so this one deserves a little more polish. Build it on a fitted black bodysuit with gold geometric lines and sparkling blue accents, opaque tights underneath and a sheer floor-length cape printed with irregular wrap stripes. Shimmering fabric, wrap patterns, gold accessories and tall platforms are what define this line. Style a sleek black wig with blue highlights and a sculpted gold headpiece. Smoky navy eyes, gold liner, defined cheeks and a glossy neutral lip suit it. Layer earrings, collars, rings and cuffs, then finish with gold pyramid-style platform booties and a clutch shaped like a tiny treasure chest. A floor-length cape will get stepped on in a crowd, so hem it an inch above the floor.
5. Cleo De Nile Midnight Runway Costume
The masquerade version needs one decision up front: the mask must leave her eye makeup visible. A sculpted gold eye mask that sits above the cheekbones does that. Underneath, a shimmering turquoise bodysuit goes beneath a transparent black cape, both decorated with hand-painted gold wrap lines, a few rhinestones and angular shapes. A structured metallic belt pulls in the waist so the cape doesn’t swamp you. Wear a straight black wig with blue sections, blunt bangs and fine gold hair chains, with navy shadow, gold inner corners, a graphic liner and a deep berry lip. Stacked bracelets, a jeweled collar, geometric earrings, platform ankle boots and a small gold box clutch finish her.
6. Cleo De Nile Boo York Gala Costume
Boo York Cleo is pure gala, so a gown is the starting point: fitted metallic blue with a high-low skirt and a sweeping gold overskirt. Sew narrow gold ribbon across the bodice in controlled diagonal lines, and add a jeweled belt and structured shoulder panels. Her hair should be long, glossy and black with blunt bangs and fine blue-and-gold streaks. Sapphire shadow with sparkle, a long liner, gold highlighter and a rich plum lip suit the formality. A tall fan-shaped headpiece, a statement collar and chandelier earrings carry the look, along with a crystal-style clutch. I’d choose block-heel sandals over thin stilettos with a long skirt; you can’t see your feet on stairs.
7. Cleo De Nile Monster Ball Costume
Monster Ball is dressy but you’ll be dancing, so I plan it like party wear first and costume second. A turquoise cocktail dress with a fitted waist, a layered skirt and gold trim sets the base, with a sheer black shoulder drape painted with sparkling wrap lines. Put the black wig up in a high ponytail with blunt bangs left down, and weave blue extensions and gold cord around the ponytail. Glittering turquoise shadow, precise liner, warm contour and a glossy purple lip work here. Add a jeweled tiara, a broad collar, bangles and dangling earrings, a small gold bag and blue platform sandals. Gel insoles make a real difference by the end of the night.
8. Cleo De Nile Dawn Of The Dance Costume
Dawn of the Dance Cleo should move easily, so choose light fabrics: a fitted turquoise top and a layered black-and-gold mini skirt, with gold ribbon strips across the top and one leg. A cropped black jacket with structured shoulders gives her the dance-floor finish. Style the black wig in a high side ponytail with turquoise extensions and a gold wrap around the base. Bright blue shadow, a black wing, shimmering cheeks and a pink-plum lip fit the playful mood. Geometric earrings, stacked cuffs, a jeweled headband and a tiny metallic bag are the accessories. Black platform sneakers or low wedge boots trimmed with gold tape mean you can actually dance in it.
9. Cleo De Nile Ghouls Rule Costume
Ghouls Rule is the theatrical one. Start with a fitted black mini dress, add a dramatic blue overskirt and wrap gold across the bodice. If you can find iridescent fabric for the overskirt, it shifts from turquoise to royal blue as you move. Make the pointed shoulder pieces from flexible craft foam; it bends if someone bumps into you, where card or plastic would crease or poke. Voluminous black hair with blunt bangs, blue streaks and gold cords suits it, along with smoky sapphire eyes, graphic gold liner, sculpted cheeks and a dark berry lip. Add a fan-shaped headpiece, a big collar, cuffs and a lightweight cardboard scepter with rounded ends. Black knee-high platform boots with gold panels finish her.
10. Cleo De Nile 13 Wishes Costume
13 Wishes brings purple into Cleo’s palette, which is a nice change if you’ve already done her in blue. Wear a fitted purple-and-turquoise dress with a gold waist panel and a soft draped skirt, with narrow metallic ribbons over the bodice. Attach a sheer purple cape at the shoulders, not the neck, so it moves without pulling on your throat. Straight black hair with blue highlights, blunt bangs and gold chains pinned along one side keeps her recognisable. Mix violet and turquoise shadow with gold liner, bronzer and a plum lip. A tall jeweled headpiece, collar, cuffs and gem rings, plus a gold lamp-shaped purse, set the theme. Gold wedge sandals with turquoise straps keep it comfortable.
11. Cleo De Nile Skull Shores Costume
For Skull Shores, the swimsuit look needs to stay covered enough for a costume party. I’d use a turquoise swimsuit-style bodysuit over opaque black bike shorts, with a lightweight gold wrap skirt cut on an asymmetric hem. Tie gold ribbon around one upper arm and add a sheer blue cover-up. A black bob wig with straight bangs and vivid blue streaks is the right shape for the beach. Waterproof turquoise liner matters here, along with gold highlighter, peach blush and a tinted berry balm. A metallic headband, a broad collar, hoops, bangles and blue sunglasses are the accessories, with a striped tote or a fan. Gold flat sandals or supportive platform slides work best.
12. Cleo De Nile Gloom Beach Costume
Gloom Beach is the sporty, daytime Cleo, and a good choice for an afternoon Halloween event. A royal-blue tank top, high-waisted black shorts and a sheer gold sarong tied firmly at the hip set it up. Paint neat metallic wrap lines on the tank and tie turquoise ribbon around one wrist. Long straight black hair with bangs, blue clip-in extensions and a slim gold headband keep her look. Blue mascara, turquoise shadow, a little gold shimmer and a glossy pink lip keep the makeup light. Add a chunky collar, bangles, geometric earrings and a small blue beach bag, plus a folding fan. Choose black platform sandals with cushioned soles for walking outdoors. A sarong tied once comes undone; tie it twice and tuck the ends.
13. Cleo De Nile Dead Tired Costume
Dead Tired Cleo is the costume for a relaxed movie-night party where you want to be comfortable all evening. Find turquoise satin pajamas with gold piping, a long-sleeve button top and shorts, and paint faint wrap lines on them; add black leggings for more coverage. A straight black wig with bangs works, or tie your own hair in a sleek low ponytail under a gold sleep mask pushed up on the head. Blue liner, brushed brows, gold highlighter and a berry balm keep the face soft. Small gold hoops, two cuffs and a light collar are plenty. A decorated pillow or a turquoise overnight bag is the prop. Wear gold slippers with a grippy sole, since satin pajamas and slick floors are a slippery mix.
14. Cleo De Nile Picture Day Costume
Picture Day Cleo is polished and a little prim. Pair a turquoise blouse with a fitted black pencil skirt and a cropped gold jacket, with thin metallic ribbon along the blouse and skirt for the mummy detail. Smooth bangs, long black hair with narrow blue streaks, and a jeweled barrette above one ear give her a photo-ready head. Turquoise liner, soft gold shadow, rosy blush and a satin plum lip suit the look. A statement collar, drop earrings, stacked bangles and a structured blue handbag are the accessories, plus a yearbook or decorated folder. Black knee-high boots with gold heels finish her. Choose a pencil skirt with stretch or a back slit, or you won’t be able to climb stairs.
15. Cleo De Nile School’s Out Costume
School’s Out Cleo has a cropped jacket and tights, which makes her a good October-evening option. A teal wrap top, a metallic gold mini skirt, a cropped black jacket and black patterned tights cover the body. Wrap one jacket sleeve in thin gold ribbon and repeat it around one boot, so the detail shows twice and looks planned. Sleek waist-length black hair with blunt bangs and turquoise streaks keeps her identity. Smoky blue shadow, a sharp wing, gold cheeks and a glossy berry lip complete the face. Add a narrow tiara, big earrings, stacked cuffs and a chain belt, plus a small book bag set with blue gems. Black platform ankle boots with gold laces finish it.
16. Cleo De Nile Scaris Costume
Scaris Cleo is city-chic, so I keep the wraps to a minimum and let the tailoring speak. A turquoise mini dress goes under a structured black capelet edged in gold, with a wide metallic belt, opaque tights and a little gold ribbon on one sleeve. A glossy black bob with blunt bangs, blue panels and a gold geometric clip gives her a sharper, more grown-up shape. Navy shadow, a thin extended liner, warm highlighter and a muted berry lip keep the makeup refined. Add a broad collar, drop earrings, cuffs and a quilted blue bag with a gold chain, plus a sketchbook as a prop. Black platform booties with gold toe caps keep her tall and still walkable.
17. Cleo De Nile Creepateria Costume
Creepateria Cleo turns her royal look into a school-lunch outfit, which is a fun one for a work or school costume day. A turquoise collared top and a black pleated skirt trimmed in gold set the base, with a metallic wrap belt and patterned tights. A cropped blue vest adds color without bulk. Put the black hair in a smooth high ponytail with straight bangs, blue extensions and gold ribbon at the base. Turquoise shadow, black liner, gold shimmer and a pink-plum lip keep the makeup bright. Add a slim headband, statement earrings, stacked bangles and a geometric collar, plus a decorated lunch bag or cup. Black platform loafers with gold buckles finish her.
18. Cleo De Nile Fearleading Costume
Fearleading Cleo is the most active outfit here, so every piece has to stay put. A sleeveless turquoise uniform dress with black panels and gold stripes goes over fitted shorts, with flexible metallic ribbon around one arm. Set a high black ponytail with blunt bangs, blue extensions and a gold bow pinned firmly at the base; I’d pin the bow with bobby pins through the elastic so it can’t slide. Bold blue liner, gold shadow, peach blush and a long-wear berry lip hold up to jumping around. Small earrings and light cuffs won’t catch. Make pom-poms from tissue paper or soft plastic strips. Supportive black high-tops with gold laces finish her.
19. Cleo De Nile Student Council Costume
Student Council Cleo shows her bossy, in-charge side. Wear a royal-blue blazer over a gold blouse with a fitted black skirt and opaque tights, and add metallic ribbon around one blazer cuff. A blue-and-gold sash with a made-up school crest tells people the theme without words. Long black hair with blunt bangs, turquoise streaks and a narrow jeweled headband keeps her look. Gold shadow, a blue wing, soft contour and a plum lip suit it. A statement collar, earrings, bracelets and a briefcase-style bag are the accessories, plus a clipboard or rolled poster. Platform loafers or block-heel ankle boots with small gold accents work for shoes. A sash slips less if you pin it to the blazer at the shoulder and the hip.
20. Cleo De Nile Royal Mummy Costume
The royal mummy look goes fully into the fantasy, and it’s the one with the most loose fabric, so safety first. A fitted turquoise maxi dress is wrapped in layers of gold-edged fabric, and every strip should be stitched or secured so nothing trails on the floor. A black shoulder cape and a structured gold belt define the shape. Waist-length black hair with blunt bangs, blue streaks and a tall fan-shaped crown give her height. Turquoise shadow, a long black liner, gold highlights and a deep berry lip are regal. Add a broad collar, big cuffs, rings and dangling earrings, and carry a foam staff with rounded ends. Gold platform sandals or low wedge boots keep you steady in the long skirt.
21. Cleo De Nile Gold Sequin Costume
If you’d rather shop than sew, the gold sequin version is the fastest route. Wear a fitted gold sequin dress over a turquoise long-sleeve mesh top, then add a black wrap belt and blue fabric strips across one shoulder and calf. Everything here can come from partywear racks. Long straight black hair with bangs and a few turquoise clip-ins is enough. Sapphire shadow, gold liner, luminous cheeks and a glossy plum lip suit the sparkle, plus a jeweled headband, collar, bold earrings, cuffs and a small turquoise clutch. Carry a folding fan for poses. Black ankle boots with gold platforms are steadier than thin heels. One warning: sequins scratch bare inner arms, which is why the mesh sleeves matter.
22. Cleo De Nile Turquoise Jumpsuit Costume
A turquoise jumpsuit gives you Cleo without the mini skirt, and it’s the one I’d recommend to anyone who hates worrying about hemlines. Choose a fitted style with tapered legs, add a broad gold belt and diagonal metallic wraps on the bodice, and clip on a black chiffon cape you can take off indoors. Sleek black hair with straight bangs, blue streaks and small gold beads on a few strands keeps her look. Turquoise and navy shadow, a graphic liner, gold highlighter and a berry lip work well. A structured collar, earrings, arm cuffs and rings, plus a tiny gold box bag, finish the accessories. Black platform ankle boots with turquoise laces and gold soles complete her.
23. Cleo De Nile Black And Gold Costume
The black-and-gold version is darker and more fashion-led, with blue kept to the details. A fitted black mini dress with an asymmetric neckline and gold bandage patterns does the heavy lifting. Then place her turquoise in four spots only: belt, hair streaks, eyeshadow and handbag. That repetition is what keeps her reading as Cleo. Add opaque tights and a short sheer cape printed with fine gold lines. Long, glossy black hair with blunt bangs, smoky navy shadow, sharp liner, gold inner corners and a plum lip finish the face. A dramatic headband, a geometric collar, drop earrings, cuffs and blue rings are the jewelry. Knee-high platform boots with gold panels complete it.
24. Cleo De Nile White Mummy Wrap Costume
White and gold is a fresh take, but it needs blue somewhere or people may guess a different mummy. I start with a white fitted dress and attach strips of ivory fabric edged with gold ribbon, then add a short turquoise cape or shoulder drape. A long black wig with blunt bangs, blue extensions and thin gold cords keeps her hair recognisable. Turquoise shadow, a graphic black liner, warm gold highlighter and a satin berry lip finish the face. Add a jeweled crown, broad collar, cuffs and geometric earrings, plus a white-and-gold box purse or a light scroll case. White platform ankle boots with gold straps finish her. Ivory strips show every smudge, so pack a lint roller and wipes.
25. Plus Size Cleo De Nile Costume
For a plus size Cleo, I build around a stretchy turquoise wrap dress with a comfortable waist seam and black leggings underneath. Gold fabric bands across the bodice, sleeves and one calf give the mummy detail, and I sew them flat rather than wrapping ribbon tight around the body, which digs in as the night goes on. A flowing black cape lined in blue adds drama and comes off easily indoors. Long black hair with bangs and turquoise extensions, smoky sapphire eyes, a wing, gold highlighter and a berry lip complete her. Choose an adjustable collar and cuffs, light earrings, a jeweled headband and a metallic bag. Wide-fit platform boots or cushioned gold sneakers give real support.
26. Modest Cleo De Nile Long Dress Costume
For more coverage, a long-sleeve royal-blue maxi dress with a high neck and a soft flared skirt is the base. Sew gold ribbon diagonally across the sleeves and bodice so you get the wrap lines without bulky layers, and add opaque leggings and a knee-length black cape. A long black wig with blunt bangs, turquoise streaks and gold hair chains keeps her look. Blue shadow, black liner, warm highlighter and a plum lip are defined but wearable. A broad collar sits right over the high neckline and becomes the focal point, with drop earrings, cuffs and a slim gold belt. Carry a geometric clutch or a fan. Closed-toe black boots with block heels and gold trim finish it.
27. Kids Cleo De Nile Costume
For kids, comfort and movement come before accuracy every time. I’d use a turquoise T-shirt dress with short sleeves and gold fabric strips stitched flat, plus stretchy black leggings. Skip loose wraps entirely; they catch under shoes and on playground equipment. A shoulder-length black wig with soft bangs and clip-in blue strands works, or use washable blue hair color on dark hair. Keep makeup to turquoise face shimmer, gold shadow and a berry balm. A flexible foam headband, a light collar, soft cuffs and clip-on earrings are plenty, and a small blue treat bag is the right prop. Black sneakers with gold laces and turquoise shoe clips finish it. Many kids pull wigs off within an hour, so have a headband-only backup.
28. Last-Minute Cleo De Nile DIY Costume
If you have one afternoon, this is the Cleo I’d put together. Pull a blue fitted top, a black skirt, opaque tights and comfortable black boots from your closet. Cut gold ribbon into strips and pin or stitch them diagonally across the top, skirt and one boot. Never tape ribbon directly onto skin or delicate fabric. Wear your hair straight with a center part, or buy a cheap black wig with bangs, and add blue clip-ins for her color contrast. Turquoise shadow, a wing, gold highlighter and a berry lip handle the makeup. A gold headband, big earrings, bracelets and a statement necklace come next. Spray a small cardboard box with craft-safe gold paint for a purse.
29. Glam Cleo De Nile Halloween Costume
For a dressier Halloween party, a fitted turquoise velvet dress with a thigh-length hem and structured gold shoulders is the base. Add black tights printed with metallic wrap lines and a sheer floor-length cape fastened securely at the collar. Long black hair with blunt bangs, blue panels and fine gold tinsel suits it, with smoky navy eyes, gold graphic liner, luminous skin, defined brows and a glossy plum lip. Add a tall jeweled headpiece, layered collars, big cuffs, geometric earrings and rings, plus a metallic blue box clutch. Gold platform heels or black block-heel boots finish her. Buy velvet with stretch; non-stretch velvet in a fitted cut gets uncomfortable fast.
30. Cleo De Nile Winter Cape Costume
For cold outdoor events, I build Cleo in layers that actually keep you warm. A turquoise sweater dress over thermal black leggings, a fitted gold belt and a black velvet cape lined in blue form the outfit, with geometric gold ribbon along the cape edges. A long black wig with bangs and blue streaks sits under a gold crown, so wear a thin wig cap and pin the crown through it. Sapphire shadow, black liner, gold highlighter and a transfer-resistant berry lip hold up under a scarf. Add a broad collar, dangling earrings, gold cuffs and touchscreen-friendly black gloves, plus a structured turquoise bag. Insulated platform boots with gold laces finish her.
Her Hair Without a Single Drop of Dye
Cleo’s long black hair with a blunt fringe and blue streaks is the single detail that sells her, and you don’t need to dye anything to get it. A long straight black wig is the simplest route. Most come with bangs that are too long; I trim them slowly, a little at a time, cutting vertically into the edge so the line looks blunt but not like a helmet.
For the streaks, clip-in colored extensions work on a wig as well as natural hair. Slide the clips into the wig’s wefts near the face so they frame the cheekbones. Synthetic wigs tangle where they rub against collars and capes, so brush the lengths with a wide-tooth comb before you leave and mist them with a little wig spray.
- Wear a wig cap and pin the wig through it at the crown and temples, especially under a headpiece or crown.
- Keep curling irons and hair dryers well away from synthetic wigs unless the label says heat-safe; the fibers frizz and melt.
- If you have dark hair and want to skip a wig, straighten it smooth and add the blue clip-ins, with a clip-on fringe if you don’t have bangs.
A Gold Collar You Can Make at the Kitchen Table
The broad Egyptian-style collar appears in nearly every look, and a soft homemade one is more comfortable than a hard plastic party collar. I cut a crescent from thin craft foam, check the fit on the shoulders, then paint it gold and add blue gems or painted bands in rows. Fasten it at the back of the neck with a strip of hook-and-loop tape. Foam bends with your shoulders, so you can turn your head and sit down without it digging into your neck.
Blue, Gold and a Blunt Black Fringe
Cleo’s royal mummy style adapts easily to different ages, budgets, settings and comfort needs, and none of it requires a store-bought replica. What makes people recognise her is turquoise or royal blue with metallic gold, sleek black hair, dramatic eyes, wrap lines, heavy jewelry and a lifted shoe. Pick breathable fabrics, secure every ribbon, and swap narrow heels for boots or sneakers when you’ll be walking. Follow one of her doll outfits or invent your own gala, school, winter or runway version. As long as those core details are there and placed with care, the costume will look intentional.
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