CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Padmé Amidala was a courageous, hopeful leader, serving as Queen and then Senator of Naboo — and was also handy with a blaster. Despite her ideals and all she did for the cause of peace, her secret, forbidden marriage to Jedi Anakin Skywalker would prove to have dire consequences for the galaxy.
Source: Star Wars Databank
Front Image:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q0zMm4 … zJBdd/view
Second Image:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1416UTR … sp=sharing
Required Items
Hair
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JJKlUN … sp=sharing
Source: padawansguide.com
1. Hair is pulled back into a ponytail with 6 buns, 5 buns are acceptable if bun at the nape of the neck is excluded
2. Buns are equal sizes and neat resembling a “bow” like shape with the top of the bun fanning out
3. Buns are secured with a small strip of silver fabric, ribbon, or wire
4. Naturally-occurring hair colors only (brown is recommended)
5. Bangs are not acceptable
Optional Details:
1. If a wig or hair extensions are used, they must be of high quality and appear like natural hair
2. Excess hair may be braided and wrapped around base of ponytail and buns
Additional Images
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQXhJH … sp=sharing
Source: Padawansguide.com
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jBGb_7 … sp=sharing
Source: Cap-that.com
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11JjJFF … sp=sharing
Source: cap-that.com
Diadem
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c7ZrHJ … sp=sharing
Source: padawansguide.com
1. Diadem has a net like pattern/design
2. Diadem is made from thin silver wire creating net like design
3. Diadem has approximately 36 crystals/diamonds, one at each intersection of wire
4. Diadem has solid line of crystals on either side
5. Bottom of the diadem has 3 ‘drops’ of crystals, one near the edge of the diadem, and one in the middle
6. Diadem is secured with three delicate silver chains on either side, chains disappear into the hair
Additional Images
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11JjJFF … sp=sharing
Source: cap-that.com
Make-up
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQXhJH … sp=sharing
Source: padawansguide.com
1. Foundation is either a thin layer of white or paler than natural skin color
2. A red upper lip and a white lower lip with a red stripe down the center
3. A red dot on each cheek centered beneath each eye
Optional Details:
1. White nail polish
Additional Images:
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JJKlUN … sp=sharing
Source: padawansguide.com
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11JjJFF … sp=sharing
Source: cap-that.com
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jBGb_7 … sp=sharing
Source: cap-that.com
Dress
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q0zMm4 … sp=sharing
Source: Padawansguide.com
1. A-line, floor-length fitted dress
2. Dress is ivory, cream or off-white color
3. Dress is made from duchess silk or silk-like satin with slight sheen but not shiny
4. Dress only has side seams, darts are allowed for more accurate fit
5. Dress has a low scoop neckline
6. Long satin tabard shaped like a large tie hangs from the front of the dress reaching to mid shin of wearer, with the widest part being just under the knees
7. Tabard has small half Naboo symbol at top with center being yellow and gradient to light pink at the outside
8. Tabard has 2 large full Naboo symbols stacked on top of each other at the bottom with center being yellow and gradient to pink at the outside
9. All Naboo symbols have a thin medium or light gray outline
10. Dress has long sleeves made from sheer fabric such as chiffon or organza
11. Dress sleeves reach down to knuckles
Additional Images:
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQXhJH … sp=sharing
Source: Padawansguide.com
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JPIRuR … sp=sharing
Source: cap-that.com
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xX1zVA … sp=sharing
Source: cap-that.com
Cape
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DU8tNF … sp=sharing
Source: padawansguide.com
1. Full floor-length cape with a modest train
2. Cape is made from the same fabric as dress or similar colored cotton
3. Cape is covered with large petals of sheer crinkled chiffon, organza or distressed silk cotton
4. Petals are colored a mix of light rose pink and pale golden yellow
5. Petals are largest at bottom hem and get progressively smaller up the cape
6. Petals have texture and do not lay flat, texture can be created by pleating or gathering top of petal
7. Cape is fitted to shoulders
8. Cape does not have visible attachments
Additional Images
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q0zMm4 … sp=sharing
Source: padawansguide.com
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IHkwIN … sp=sharing
Source: padawnsguide.com
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_TDV9M … sp=sharing
Source: cap-that.com
Parasol
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YAty6q … sp=sharing
1. Large slightly oval shape with spokes like an umbrella
2. Parasol has 20 spokes
3. Parasol is slightly wider than width of the wearer’s shoulders
4. Parasol is covered in two layers of fabric the same as used for the Cape petals with color being Ivory/undyed
5. The tips of the spokes are covered with a stylized silver ‘F’ shape
6. The Parasol has a sparkling silver scroll/vine pattern that is embroidered or finely painted along the spokes
7. Edge of parasol has white sequin or beaded trim
8. The whisk is attached to the back of the cloak at the shoulder
Optional Details:
1. Scroll/vine pattern on parasol is dark silver/gunmetal with hints of red at the very center of parasol and becomes lighter towards the edges of parasol
Additional Images:
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vvt0pG … sp=sharing
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WM05fP … sp=sharing
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QD8ic0 … sp=sharing
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18nAFD9 … sp=sharing
Shoes
URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q0zMm4 … drive_link
Source: padawansguide.com
1. Low-heeled pumps or mules or flats in color matching dress or slightly more pink toned, such as light rose or champagne
2. Shoes have Naboo symbol painted on toe in same color scheme as Naboo symbols on dress
Disclaimers:
Tattoos and body piercings – No tattoos or body piercings may be visible unless it is a tattoo/piercing the character has. They must be covered with makeup or by the costume.
PLEASE NOTE: The costume standards are a guide, yet are not an all inclusive outline of required elements. The judges will be looking for quality of workmanship, accurate execution and use of materials in addition to these general standards checklists. If you have a question about fabrics, colors, and parts choices for your build please contact the LCJs for your category about parts/materials you are considering before you start your build.
REVISION: February 2026
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