Wicked mania is in full swing — and for good reason. The film is absolutely fabulous, from the singing to thechoreography to the set designs.
But perhaps the best part of Wicked is all the incredible costumes, which were custom-designed by the film’s costume designer Paul Tazewell.
Tazewell had a pretty difficult task in front of him — the Broadway musical Wicked has a huge and dedicated fanbase and the original film The Wizard of Oz is iconic. So creating costumes for two such beloved characters was a lot of pressure. But he was up to the challenge.
According to Tazewell, he took more inspiration from the OG 1939 film than from the Broadway musical itself. He told Elle,
“I was actually inspired greatly by the 1939 film. You see that represented in the bubble dress; I wanted for it to feel like the same kind of Glinda dress in the pink, and then use that throughout her color story. Same for Elphaba in her iconic wicked witch silhouette, with the hat and the dress.”
All in all, he ended up creating 25 looks for Glinda and 24 for Elphaba. And that doesn’t even account for the hundreds of costumes he had to create for the group scenes.
Prior to working on Wicked, Tazewell designed for Hamilton (both the Broadway production and the movie adaptation) and the 2021 movie remake of West Side Story.
Of course, you can already get dupes of Glinda’s costumes from Wicked on Amazon, but if you’re looking for a more modern take on the looks, specifically Ariana Grande’s outfits as Glinda, check out our picks below for how you can recreate her outfits for the real world.
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Look #1: Glinda’s School Blazer
Around campus, Glinda wears a super cute Pink/Purple Striped Asymmetric Blazer. This Vivienne Westwood blazer gives off similar vibes.
Look #2: Glinda’s Look From *That* Dance Number
You know *that* iconic dance number that has gone viral? For the scene, Glinda wears a light pink ruffle bib poplin shirt and a grey/pink chevron printed asymmetric pleated midi skirt. This Derek Lam 10 Crosby Shirt is the perfect substitute for Glinda’s top. As for the skirt, it’s definitely a lot more difficult to find a look-alike, but this Rochas Skirt comes pretty close.
Look #3: Linda’s Iconic Bubble Dress
Tazewell gave Glinda’s iconic “bubble dress” a modern update with a sequin plunge strapless top and a full sequin ruffle skirt. It’s obviously impossible to find an exact match here, but this tiered ruffle tulle gown by Lulu’s should make you feel like a very good witch.
Look #4: Glinda’s Embroidered Mini Dress
How cute is Glinda’s embroidered flutter sleeve dress?! And this pink lace mini dress by House of CB is the perfect substitute for anyone hoping to get the look.
Look #5: Glinda’s ‘Popular’ Robe
While singing “Popular”, Glinda wears a gorgeous pink rosette sheer robe. This robe on Amazon will give you similar vibes.
Look #6: Glinda’s Silk Nightie
In their dorm room, Glinda is spotted wearing this lace-trim silk nightie. This Topshop Pink Seamed Slip Dress will help you recapture the moment.
Look #7: Glinda’s Ballroom Dress
To the Ozdust Ballroom, Glinda wears an orange and pink ombre ruffle dress. This AMUR Orange Ruffle Midi Dress will give you a similar look.
Look #8: Glinda’s Tennis Mini Dress
During a musical number, Glinda is spotted wearing a pink sleeveless pleated mini dress. This tennis dress from Amazon is the perfect match.
Look #9: Glinda’s Fit & Flare Dress
Before heading off to Oz, Glinda wears a flutter-sleeve high-neck skater dress. This Self-Portrait Pink Lace Mini Dress will give you the same feel.
Look #10: Glinda’s Matching Set to Meet the Wizard
When Glinda and Elphaba head off to see the Wizard, Glinda rocks a light pink tailored puff sleeve cropped jacket. This Kay Unger Boucle Jacket is the perfect fit.
