How to Make Spartan King Leonidas's Costume from 300

These items are the Spartan costume must-haves:

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1Abs ShirtRecreate Leonidas' abs with a printed shirt.πŸ›’ Check on Amazon
2Gladiator Type SkirtMatch top with brown gladiator-inspired skirt.πŸ›’ Check on Amazon
3Shoulder GuardWear this shoulder armor.πŸ›’ Check on Amazon
4Red CapeWear a red cape to add accent.πŸ›’ Check on Amazon
5Arm GuardCop a pair or leather arm guards.πŸ›’ Check on Amazon
6Gladiator SandalsPair arm guard and skirt with gladiator sandals!πŸ›’ Check on Amazon
7Toy shield and swordComplete the look with a fake shield and sword.πŸ›’ Check on Amazon
8Helmetto complete the warrior look, get this helmetπŸ›’ Check on Amazon
9Tooth NecklaceAdditional Prop to get detailed lookπŸ›’ Check on Etsy
10SpearOptional PropπŸ›’ Check on Etsy

Leonidas was a great warrior king of the Spartans. He fought on ground so his costume includes gladiator-style bottoms (brief-type or skirt), a red cape, and leather arm and leg guard.

His costume can also include a shoulder armor for added elements. For those who wishes to cover up, wear an abs-printed shirt. He also carries a sword and a shield.

About Leonidas

Leonidas was a renowned Spartan warrior king. In the film, "300", Leonidas was portrayed by actor Gerard Butler.

The movie follows history after the Battle of Thermopylae which laid the setting for the story of Leonidas 1 from childhood to being king. In the film, Leonidas is shown strategizing how to overthrow the Persians.

A series of events led Leonidas to forming a troop of 300 men who courageously fought and lost from being outnumbered. Leonidas and his 300 men later inspired more Greeks to form an army of 30,000 to face the Persians a year after the 300 succumbed to the enemy.