 Unlike Giselle , Prince Edward does not adapt to the real world and James Marsden , who plays Edward , had only one costume designed for him . May 's aim was to try " not to lose Marsden in the craziness of the outfit ... where he still looks handsome " . The costume also included padding in the chest , buttocks and crotch , which gave Marsden the " same exaggerated proportions as an animated character " and " posture – his back is straight , the sleeves are up and never collapse " . 
