A Night at the Roxbury Costume
Grab a shiny suit, a silver chain, and start bobbing your head.
Dressing up as Steve and Doug Butabi from the classic SNL sketches and film A Night at the Roxbury is a hilarious choice for pairs. This iconic 90s look relies on brightly colored, oversized suits worn over black shirts, finished with flashy silver chains. It is an instantly recognizable, high-energy costume that is incredibly easy to put together.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a A Night at the Roxbury costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete A Night at the Roxbury costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Oversized Two-Piece Suit
A shiny, slightly oversized polyester suit in either bright wine red (for Steve) or vibrant turquoise/blue (for Doug).
DIY: Thrift an oversized 90s-style suit and spray it with fabric sheen spray if needed.
Black Shirt
A fitted black crewneck t-shirt, tank top, or a black dress shirt worn unbuttoned at the collar.
DIY: Use any plain black t-shirt or tank top from your closet.
Thick Silver Chain
A chunky, high-shine silver chain necklace worn prominently over the black shirt.
DIY: Use a silver-painted plastic chain or any thick metallic fashion necklace.
Black Dress Shoes
Shiny black leather dress shoes or ballroom dance shoes.
DIY: Wear any clean black dress shoes or dark loafers.
Black Dress Belt
A simple black leather belt with a silver buckle.
DIY: Any standard black belt will work.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made A Night at the Roxbury costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the fitted black t-shirt or tank top.
- 2
Put on the suit trousers and secure them with a black leather belt.
- 3
Put on the matching suit jacket, leaving it unbuttoned to show off the shirt and chain.
- 4
Clasp the thick silver chain necklace around your neck so it sits visibly over the black shirt.
- 5
Slip into your shiny black dress shoes.
- 6
Style your hair with plenty of gel, parting it or slicking it back in classic 90s fashion.
Makeup & hair
Apply a generous amount of hair gel to achieve a wet, slicked-back, or heavily styled 90s look. Keep facial makeup minimal, focusing on a clean-shaven, high-energy look.
A Night at the Roxbury for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person goes as Steve in the wine-red suit, and the other goes as Doug in the turquoise suit.
- group
- Add friends dressed in 90s clubwear or a Richard Grieco lookalike to complete the entourage.
- kids
- A miniature version of the shiny suit and a plastic silver chain makes for a funny, retro kids' look.
- Plus size
- Look for unstructured or relaxed-fit suits to capture the baggy, comfortable 90s silhouette.
Tips
- Practice the signature head-bob to the beat of 'What Is Love' by Haddaway to really sell the character.
- Keep the suit jacket unbuttoned at all times to maintain that relaxed, confident club-goer vibe.
- Thrift stores are goldmines for authentic, slightly oversized 90s suits in bold colors.
A Night at the Roxbury costume FAQ
- What colors are the suits in A Night at the Roxbury?
- Steve Butabi wears a shiny wine-red (burgundy) suit, while Doug Butabi wears a bright turquoise or blue suit.
- What accessories do I need for a Roxbury Guys costume?
- The essential accessories are a thick silver chain necklace, a black belt, and shiny black dress shoes.
- Can I do this costume solo?
- Yes, you can choose either the red or blue suit, but the costume is most recognizable when paired with a partner as the Butabi brothers.
Did you know? The characters originated on Saturday Night Live in sketches where they would head-bob in unison to Haddaway's 'What Is Love' without ever speaking a word of dialogue.