Disney animated films are filled with beautiful visuals and stunning princesses. The princesses have of course become iconic for how they look and dress, and this is mainly due to the incredible dresses that they get to wear throughout their respective films.
These dresses have become cultural mainstays, being sold and worn by children across the world. But of course, it's usually the princess herself that wears the dress best, and a certain number of dresses manage to stand out amongst the large number of them for just how incredible they are.
While Ariel's pink dress is beautiful, it really is her silver sparkly dress that is the film's showstopping look. The dress perfectly contrasts her hair, and since it is covered in sparkles, it looks gorgeous in the sunlight. The dress also has a leg slit and cowl neck, which is a silhouette that is still on-trend to this day. Many people would probably love to wear this dress on a night out.
Viewers can also imagine that the dress is somewhat magical since it is the dress that Triton creates out of water to cover Ariel when he transforms her into a human. The dress being magical instantly makes it one of the cooler ones out there.
In the final fight against Shan Yu, Mulan wears a Hanfu in beautiful blues, reds, and white tones. The dress both stands out and blends in, letting Mulan adapt to the rooftop that she is fighting on while also looking cool. The billowing sleeves and long loose skirt allow Mulan to move, while the flowing fabrics make her look incredibly dynamic.
Mulan wears a lot of pretty dresses throughout the film, but this one is the most memorable. This dress is ultimately a way to fight off the bad guy in style, and her amazing outfit being able to match her amazing fighting proves why she is a Disney character that would make a great MCU hero.
Tiana's lily pad dress is likely the most on-theme a princess dress has ever been since the whole movie is centered around frogs. The dress is layered with lily petals, and the ribbons and tulle accents give the dress an ethereal feel, which is only emphasized by the sparkly light green layers.
It's surprising that a Disney princess dress hasn't been shaped around a flower design before, but it's amazing to finally see such a concept. The colors look beautiful on Tiana, and her hairstyle only adds to the glamour of the whole look. Since this is a wedding outfit, she has a sparkly veil to match the dress, and altogether she looks fantastic.
This iconic dress is probably one of the reasons why this film is considered the best on-screen adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. While the dress is far from accurate to the time that the film is set in, it's absolutely beautiful in silhouette. The skirt is full and billows out as Belle dances with the Beast, and both of their outfits match each others' perfectly.
The off the shoulder look and opera gloves make Belle appear incredibly elegant, which is emphasized by her matching headpiece and earrings. There has been debate on whether the dress is gold or yellow, but either way, it matches Belle's warm exterior beautifully.
Elsa has the ability to make her own dresses with her ice powers, and she's clearly very good at it. Since Elsa is one of the eldest Disney heroines, the dress is quite mature, as it has a leg slit, is close-fitting, and is sheer at the top, which is quite a modern silhouette.
The rest of the dress is a beautiful blue color and is covered in ice crystals that give the dress an element of texture and sparkle. The train behind the dress is also beautiful, as it is patterned with snowflakes to match her powers. She clearly wanted to look her best as she sang one of the best Disney songs, according to Reddit.
This is probably the most famous fairy-tale dress, as a large part of Cinderella's plight is finding a dress to wear to the ball, which the Fairy Godmother then fashions for her. The dress is very 1950s with its fit and flare silhouette, as well as the extra layers adorning Cinderella's hips.
The opera gloves and choker necklace give the look an air of elegance, but the hairband and puff sleeves help Cinderella maintain some youthfulness. While the dress has generally been depicted as blue in marketing, the dress in the film is actually silver, giving it a bridal feel, which foreshadows how she is about to meet her future husband at this ball.
Rapunzel's dress is one of the more casual out of the princess line-up, as she has to be able to travel across the whole countryside in it. It's still beautiful and intricate, however, with lace accents, corset lacing, striped sleeves, and embroidery along the skirt.
The lilac and pink help her blonde hair and green eyes stand out beautifully. Originally the dress was meant to be green to match her eyes, and some Disney fans believe that would have been the better color choice, but since Rapunzel's predecessor, Tiana, had already worn green dresses, it makes sense that Disney would choose purple instead.
In some ways, Tiana is an unconventional Disney movie lead, and this can be seen in her final dress of the film. Unlike typical princess dresses, this dress is very 1920s-esque with a drop waist and slim silhouette, which makes it perfect for Tiana to do the charleston in.
The green looks lovely with Tiana's dark features, and the heels, updo, and gloves make her look classy and elegant. Of course, the earrings and tiara help this look stand out as well. Tiana is probably the most fashion-forward of all the Princesses, as she wears multiple outfits throughout the film, despite only being human for a short portion of it.
Aurora's dress manages to stand out for one single reason, that being the changing colors. The fairies that look after Aurora create the dress, but can't decide on a color, so they keep switching the dress to their desired shade, that being pink and blue.
The dress still looks great even when the colors are taken out of the equation. The sharp lines pair perfectly with the film's medieval art style, and the off-the-shoulder silhouette always looks elegant. The layers in the skirt give the dress lovely movement when Aurora is dancing with Prince Phillip, and the dress seems to pair well with his outfit too, making them a very fashionable couple.
Anna's snow dress isn't her most elegant look (that would be her two coronation dresses) but this dress is probably her most iconic one. The dress features a blouse and embroidered corset that are fastened to a long skirt. The jewel-toned colors are gorgeous, as they give the whole look a much richer feel, which is fitting for a princess.
One thing that stands out about this outfit is its practicality. It is made for the harsh winter weather, with its thick fabrics, boots, and earmuff that matches the cloak. The colors also make Anna stay visible against the snow, ultimately helping her to keep safe and warm in style.
