Ace Ventura Costume
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Ace Ventura is one of Jim Carrey's most iconic and hilarious characters, making him a massive favorite for Halloween and 90s-themed parties. His look is defined by loud, clashing patterns, an outrageous pompadour hairstyle, and an energetic, unhinged attitude. Whether you go with his classic floral shirt and striped pants or the unforgettable pink ballet tutu outfit, you are guaranteed to stand out.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Ace Ventura costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ace Ventura costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Hawaiian Shirt
A short-sleeved, button-down shirt featuring a loud, colorful tropical floral or geometric pattern.
DIY: Use any bright, oversized floral shirt from a thrift store.
Striped Pants
Red and black vertically striped pants, or black and white zebra-striped pants.
DIY: Use black pants and fabric paint to add vertical red stripes.
Pink Ballet Tutu
A layered pink tulle tutu skirt worn over the pants for the mental hospital scene look.
DIY: Tie strips of pink tulle around an elastic band.
White Undershirt
A plain white ribbed tank top or A-shirt worn underneath the open Hawaiian shirt.
DIY: Any plain white t-shirt or tank top from your closet.
Black Combat Boots
Heavy-duty black lace-up combat boots or work boots.
DIY: Any chunky black leather shoes or boots.
Pet Detective Badge
A laminated silver badge or ID card identifying you as a 'Pet Detective'.
DIY: Print a replica badge online, glue it to cardboard, and clip it to your pocket.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Ace Ventura costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white ribbed tank top as your base layer.
- 2
Put on the red and black vertically striped pants.
- 3
If opting for the iconic mental hospital look, slide the pink tulle tutu over the striped pants and secure it at your waist.
- 4
Layer the loud Hawaiian shirt over the tank top, leaving it completely unbuttoned and loose.
- 5
Lace up your heavy black combat boots.
- 6
Style your hair into a dramatic, tall 1990s pompadour using heavy-hold gel, or slip on a pre-styled Ace Ventura wig.
- 7
Clip your custom Pet Detective badge to your shirt pocket or hold it ready for photos.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a massive, exaggerated 90s pompadour with high volume in the front using strong-hold hairspray or pomade. Keep your face clean-shaven and practice wide-eyed, expressive facial contortions.
Ace Ventura for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Snowflake the Dolphin or Dan Marino in a Miami Dolphins jersey.
- group
- Have friends dress as Melissa Robinson, Lieutenant Lois Einhorn, and various tropical animals.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a tiny Hawaiian shirt, striped pants, and a slicked-back wig.
- Plus size
- Look for relaxed-fit, lightweight rayon Hawaiian shirts and elastic-waist striped lounge pants for maximum comfort.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a tiny matching Hawaiian shirt to be your official detective partner.
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Ace ventura pet detective tutu costume
- Dress your dog in a tiny matching Hawaiian shirt to be your official detective partner.
Tips
- To keep the pompadour from falling flat, use a blow dryer while brushing your hair upward before applying freeze spray.
- If wearing the tutu, choose an elastic-waist tutu so it easily stretches over the bulky striped pants without pinching.
- Carry a plush stuffed monkey or dolphin as a fun, interactive prop for photos.
Ace Ventura costume FAQ
- What kind of pants does Ace Ventura wear?
- He wears vertically striped pants, most famously a red and black striped pair, or black and white zebra-print pants.
- Why does Ace Ventura wear a tutu?
- He wears a pink ballet tutu over his regular clothes during his investigation at Shady Acers Mental Hospital to blend in (or stand out) hilariously.
- How do I style my hair like Ace Ventura?
- Apply strong-hold gel or wax to damp hair, blow-dry it upward and forward to create a tall, swooping pompadour, and lock it in place with high-hold hairspray.
Did you know? Jim Carrey based Ace Ventura's distinct walk and vocal patterns on the behavior of smart, cocky birds, specifically parakeets.