Aaron Samuels Costume
His hair looks sexy pushed back.
Aaron Samuels is the beloved high school heartthrob and star athlete from the 2004 comedy classic Mean Girls. Popular for solo looks or couples costumes alongside Regina George or Cady Heron, this outfit is incredibly easy to put together. The look centers on a classic mid-2000s high school athlete aesthetic featuring a North Shore football jersey.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Aaron Samuels costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Aaron Samuels costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Blue football jersey
A blue and white athletic football jersey, ideally featuring the number 12 or 20 to mimic the North Shore Lions team.
DIY: Use fabric paint or iron-on numbers to add '12' to a plain blue athletic shirt.
Relaxed-fit blue jeans
Classic mid-2000s straight-leg or relaxed-fit light wash denim jeans.
White sneakers
Simple, clean white athletic sneakers or skate shoes.
Football
A standard brown leather American football to carry as a prop.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the relaxed-fit blue denim jeans.
- 2
Slip on the blue and white athletic football jersey.
- 3
Lace up a pair of clean white athletic sneakers.
- 4
Style your hair so it is slightly messy and pushed back from your forehead.
- 5
Tuck the brown leather football under your arm to complete the high school athlete look.
Makeup & hair
No makeup is required. Style your hair with a light-hold pomade or gel to keep it messy and pushed back, referencing Cady's famous compliment.
Aaron Samuels for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Regina George in her pink outfit or Cady Heron in her red party cup look.
- group
- Join a group featuring Cady, Regina, Gretchen, and Karen for a complete Mean Girls cast.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting, comfortable athletic jersey or a classic blue varsity jacket.
Tips
- Keep your hair looking natural; do not over-style it with too much heavy product.
- This is a highly comfortable, weather-friendly costume perfect for chilly autumn nights.
- Carry a red plastic party cup to reference the iconic house party scene.
Aaron Samuels costume FAQ
- What number is on Aaron Samuels' jersey?
- Aaron Samuels wears a blue North Shore Lions football jersey, typically depicted with the number 12 or 20.
- How do I style my hair for an Aaron Samuels costume?
- Use a small amount of hair gel or pomade to style your hair so it is messy and pushed back from your forehead.
- Is this a good couples costume?
- Yes, it is a perfect couples costume when paired with someone dressed as Regina George or Cady Heron.
Did you know? The line 'His hair looks sexy pushed back' was inspired by real-life comments made by Mean Girls writer Tina Fey about her husband.