Esther's neat vintage dresses are part of the unsettling impression she makes in the horror film Orphan. This blue check costume draws on that appearance with a Peter Pan collar and a small black bow at the waist. Those details give an Esther portrayal its starting point: the dress supplies the checks, collar and waist accent, while tights, shoes and hair styling are choices for the wearer.
Blue Checks, a Peter Pan Collar and a Black Bow
The listed material is polyester. Blue checks supply the pattern, with a Peter Pan collar at the neckline and a small black bow at the waist. That combination reflects the neat vintage dress styling associated with Esther. The waist bow is part of the dress, separate from the ribbons you may choose for braided hair.
The main front photograph and alternate front image offer starting points for examining this dress. A three-quarter photograph provides another angle, while the side and back images show the costume from those directions. Turn to the collar-and-bow detail image when you want a closer reference for those named accents.
An Esther Dress for Both Kids and Adults
The Esther Blue Check Dress selection offers children's and adult sizes. Adult choices include XS at the smaller end and 3XL at the larger end. For a shared Halloween theme, an adult and a child could each use this dress style as the basis of an Esther portrayal.
The costume is dress only. Tights, shoes, hair ribbons, a wig and props are not included. For coordinated Esther outfits, the wearers can choose the same white tights, black Mary Janes and ribboned braids. Matching those additions is an optional way to connect the adult and child portrayals through more than the checked dress.
White Tights, Mary Janes and Ribboned Braids
White tights and black Mary Jane shoes are the suggested pairing for the classic Esther look. Against the blue checks, white tights add a lighter element, while black footwear repeats the color of the small waist bow. For a photograph that includes those additions, frame the dress together with the tights and shoes so each part of the styling is visible.
For the hair, use two braided pigtails finished with ribbons. Black ribbons are an optional way to repeat the waist bow's color near the face. Arrange the braids with the Peter Pan collar in view, so the hairstyle and neckline can both be seen in a closer portrait.
Esther Portraits That Keep the Dress Details Visible
Use the gallery references to plan photographs that give different parts of the Esther styling attention. A front-facing pose can show the blue check pattern and waist bow; keep your hands clear of the bow if you want that accent visible. Choose a plain background if you want the dress's checks to remain the main pattern in the image.
For another angle, take inspiration from the three-quarter reference and turn slightly while keeping the collar in view. Side and back photographs can accompany the front portrait to show the dress from additional directions. Try a restrained expression for the Esther portraits, drawing on the character's unsettling presence in Orphan.
Collared Character Dresses to Compare With Esther
These character dresses offer other collar treatments to consider alongside Esther's Peter Pan design.
- Compare Esther's Peter Pan collar with the ruffle collar on Peanuts Lucy Van Pelt Cosplay Costume Blue Dress With Ruffle Collar And Black Buttons.
- For a different collared character dress, consider Alice In Wonderland Alice Cosplay Costume Light Blue Puff-Sleeve Tulle Dress With White Collar.