With a choice of outfits and stunning appearance, it’s no surprise that she’s a popular character to cosplay. We’ve chosen her post-time skip outfit for this guide as it is one of the most common options.

Let’s get started and find out how to cosplay our favorite One Piece character!

How to Make Your Nico Robin Costume

One of the most crucial parts of the Nico Robin costume is her skirt. It’s a sari style which is wrapped around her body and tied at the side. The skirt is long and salmon colored, with images of seaweed and flowers on one side. Since the skirt wraps around, it often has a gap which shows one of her long legs.

It’s easy to get your hands on a replica of the sari skirt in a ready-to-wear costume. Alternatively, you could buy a sari skirt or material in a similar color to wrap around your body. You could use fabric paint to add the details to the side of the skirt.

• Nico wears a long sari-style skirt tied around her body.
• Source a replica skirt or find a sari skirt in a similar color.

Nico’s top is blue, cropped, and looks like a leather material. It has a zip down the front which is often zipped quite low to show her chest. It has short sleeves and is tight fitting. On the left side of the top, there is an image of her ‘devil fruit’ or a Chrysanthemum flower in white or lighter blue.

The top typically comes with the skirt in a ready-made Nico Robin costume. It may be hard to source a top that is similar elsewhere. However, if you’re in a pinch, you could wear a blue crop top and use fabric paint to add some of the details. If you’re very crafty, you may be able to find a pattern to make your own top from blue material.

• The blue leather zipped top is an important part of Nico’s outfit.
• Buy the top as part of a Nico costume or try to make your own.

Nico’s elegant outfit wouldn’t be complete without her high-heeled shoes. She wears red or pink pumps depending on the depiction - either will work fine. The heel height varies depending on where you look, so this is something you can decide for yourself.

Sometimes the shoes come with a Nico Robin cosplay outfit, or you could simply buy a pair of red shoes. If you have similar shoes at home in a different color, you could always spray paint them red or pink.

• Source a pair of red or pink shoes to match your outfit.
• The heel height isn’t as important as the color.

Our One Piece character has black hair which flows down past her shoulders. It’s styled as though gelled back behind her ears. There are two loose pieces, one on each side, which hang down to frame her face.

If you have black or even dark brown hair you could style it to match the character’s hair. You may need to add some clip-in extensions for length. If your natural hair is lighter, you could wear a wig. Some wigs even come ready-styled as part of a Nico cosplay outfit. 

• Nico Robin has black hair with two loose pieces.
• Style your own hair to match Nico’s or source a wig.

Nico Robin’s sunglasses are iconic! She wears white sunglasses with orange lenses. The color of the frame is less important than the color of the lenses - black or metal frames will do fine. The style of the glasses doesn’t matter too much either - if you have some of the right color on hand, they should work.

The character wears her glasses on her forehead, so they don’t need to be particularly high quality as you won’t be wearing them to see through. Some Nico costumes come with the glasses, but if not, similar ones are easy to source.

• Find sunglasses with orange (or dark yellow) lenses.
• Wear them pushed back on your head, sitting on top of your hair.

Unlike many other cosplay characters, there aren’t many details you need to worry about with Nico Robin. However, her makeup is something you can play around with to add a little something extra to your cosplay.

The character’s eyes are blue or brown depending on which depiction you look at. They usually have quite dark outlines, so some eyeliner and lashes will do nicely. Her eyebrows are dark to match her hair, so you can use a brow product or eyeshadow to match the color.

A subtle, natural lipstick or gloss will be perfect. If you’re skilled with contouring, you could contour your nose to look long and thin like Nico’s.

• Consider adding some makeup to pull your cosplay together.
• Don’t be afraid to express your creativity with the makeup.

Top 10 Nico Robin Cosplays

Marie of bunnie.wifey has built a large following on social media for her sexy and fun cosplays of strong female characters. A self-proclaimed anime lover and daydreamer, she isn’t afraid to be adventurous with her outfits, poses, and backgrounds.

She pulls off the Nico Robin outfit and attitude brilliantly! She’s chosen a beach background to tie in with the outfit. She poses with a demure yet direct look at the camera, in keeping with the character’s personality.

Sticking with our beach background, we’ve got Keiko. She’s a cosplayer, model, and content creator from the Netherlands. Her cosplays are done with style and skill.

Keiko has stayed accurate to the character with her Nico outfit, mimicking it exactly. Right down the hair, the sunglasses, and the makeup - she’s got this character nailed!

It’s no wonder Drew of candylion.cos has built a dedicated following on her socials! The detail and thought they put into their costumes and photos makes them stand out among the crowd.

Drew has focused on accuracy for their cosplay of Nico Robin, including all the vital parts of the costume as well as the finer details. She’s another cosplayer who has chosen the beach background and it helps everything flow seamlessly.

A cosplayer, digital creator, and makeup artist, Alexy Sky is a force to be reckoned with in the cosplaying world. It’s clear to see the effort she puts into her cosplays at every step of the process.

Her cosplay of Nico pays attention to every detail and captures the character perfectly! She’s even got the makeup done to express the character’s vibe, right down to the bright blue eyes.

Daria_Martina is both a cosplayer and a witchy model, and she certainly brings a sense of magic to her cosplays. Often capturing the darker side of her characters and focusing on mystical portrayals, her photos are captivating.

She’s put her own interpretation on our favorite One Piece character, opting for a halter top in the blue color. She pairs it with long blue, fingerless gloves. The belt added to the sari skirt gives the outfit a more powerful vibe, which her tattoos add to.

Ulichan is an experienced cosplayer with a talent for putting her own sexy spin on the characters she plays. She uses sets of photos of her costumes paired with different poses and props to tell a story.

Her Nico Robin cosplay is no different - she’s gone for a more risqué interpretation of the outfit. She includes the classic blue top and other details of the outfit but pairs them with a red thong. It’s beautifully done!

Cristina Aversano of dafnebelleduque is not only a cosplayer, she’s also a political and security researcher. A woman of many skills indeed!

Her cosplay of our favorite character is gorgeous, with particular attention paid to the makeup. We love how the hair flows more naturally in this cosplay, rather than being slicked back. 

Ale T of yumeko.97 is an experienced cosplayer and digital creator. They often add a distinct sexy flare to their cosplay characters.

Instead of going for the original Nico Robin outfit, they’ve decided to pair the blue top with blue bikini bottoms. The sari skirt is pulled to the side and the top is worn with the zip undone, making their outfit somewhat revealing. Yet they have still managed to stay true to the character - we’re impressed!

A cosplayer and fashion model, we had to include Donna. She cosplays the characters she loves with such grace and you can see how much effort she puts in.

In her Nico Robin cosplay, she’s got the outfit, the makeup, and the poses down flawlessly. We love the interesting background she’s chosen!

From Tuscany, bambihime is a relatively small creator with a talent for cosplay. You can see their love of Anime and Manga through their photos. In our opinion, they deserve a much bigger following!

When it comes to sticking to the character’s outfit exactly, they are where it’s at! Their Nico cosplay is accurate, well put together, and beautifully posed.

Top Places to Buy Nico Robin Costumes

If you want a complete, ready to wear Nico Robin outfit for an affordable price, eBay is the place to be. This listing includes the outfit, the sunglasses, the wig, and the shoes! You won’t need to worry about adding to it. It comes in a range of sizes from small to 3XL.

If you’re looking for a simple Nico Robin costume, Cossky is a great option. This one includes the top, the skirt, and the wig. You’ll just need to add your own sunglasses and shoes. If you’re putting together your own costume they also have Nico’s wig available separately, styled ready to wear to save you time.

Whether you’re looking for a ready made costume or items to put together your own outfit, Amazon has plenty of choice. This option includes the skirt and the top, but you’ll need to add the other accessories yourself.

This sari skirt is a great option for your Nico outfit - you could always add the flower details yourself or go for a less exact depiction. These sunglasses match the character’s perfectly.

If you want to take a different approach to your cosplay and shake things up a bit, Etsy could be the best place for you. Why not try this Nico Robin bikini? It has the patterns on the top and bottoms to match the original top and skirt. It also includes a choice of sizes up to an 6XL! Or, if you fancy some shorts instead of the skirt, check out this listing! They even have the pattern on the side to match the skirt and remain authentic to the character.

Of course, you’ll need your wig and glasses to add to your outfit. This listing offers both, or you can choose just one. Plus the wig is already styled to save you time and effort!