One loves pink. One owns every shade of black. Together, Glinda and Elphaba gave us two of the most talked-about wardrobes in film. Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba start as rivals at Shiz University and end up as the best of friends, and their clothes tell that whole story. Here are 23 of their best looks from Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025).
What makes the Wicked costumes work
Costume designer Paul Tazewell, who won the Oscar for Best Costume Design for Wicked, built the two wardrobes as opposites. Glinda is all soft pink, ruffles, bows and sparkle. Elphaba wears dark, structured clothes with long lines and lots of texture, until she finally steps into the witch’s hat and becomes who she was always going to be. Put them side by side and they look like two halves of one story.
Their signatures:
- Glinda: every shade of pink, from blush to bubblegum
- Glinda: puff sleeves, bows, hats and handbags
- Glinda: huge sparkling gowns
- Elphaba: black, black and more black
- Elphaba: high necks, long coats and rich texture
- Elphaba: the pointed hat and a broom
The 23 best Glinda and Elphaba outfits
1. Glinda’s arrival in lilac
A matching hat, a fitted suit and total confidence on day one at Shiz.
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2. Elphaba at Shiz
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3. Glinda in pink puff sleeves
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4. Glinda’s striped pink suit and hat
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5. Elphaba among the green uniforms
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6. Glinda’s lilac dress and pink bag
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7. Glinda’s pink feathered robe
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8. Glinda’s pink fluffy dress at the vanity
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9. Elphaba’s hat at the dance
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10. Glinda in red ruffles
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11. Glinda’s pink dress on the steps
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12. Glinda in Emerald City green
The one time Glinda trades pink for green, and she still makes it look soft and sweet.
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13. Elphaba’s sparkling black dress
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14. Elphaba in the clock tower
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15. The witch hat and broom
The look that ends the first film, and Elphaba’s most famous silhouette.
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16. Glinda’s lilac gown at night
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17. Glinda’s blue bubble gown
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18. Elphaba, arms wide open
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19. Glinda’s pink evening gown
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20. Glinda’s pink gown at the celebration
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21. Elphaba in the desert
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22. Glinda in white at the doors
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23. Glinda’s white strapless gown
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How to dress like Glinda and Elphaba today
For Glinda, go soft and pretty: a pink or lilac dress with puff sleeves, a matching hat or bow, and a structured little handbag. For Elphaba, go dark and dramatic: a long black dress or coat with a high neck, interesting texture and lace-up boots. Or do what the films do best, and wear one look each with your best friend.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the costumes for Wicked?
Paul Tazewell designed the costumes for both films. He won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for Wicked.
Who plays Glinda and Elphaba?
Ariana Grande plays Glinda and Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba in Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025).
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