Agent Carter Costume
Step into the 1940s as Marvel's premier SSR secret agent.
Peggy Carter is a fan-favorite Marvel character known for her sharp wit, combat skills, and impeccable 1940s style. This costume recreates her signature Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR) uniform, featuring a tailored blue suit and a bold red hat. It is a perfect choice for cosplayers and Halloween goers who love vintage fashion and strong female heroes.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a Agent Carter costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Agent Carter costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue suit jacket
A royal blue, double-breasted blazer with structured shoulder pads and a nipped-in waist.
DIY: Thrift a blue blazer and add shoulder pads if needed.
Blue pencil skirt
A matching royal blue knee-length pencil skirt.
DIY: Dye a light-colored vintage pencil skirt royal blue.
White collared blouse
A classic white button-down shirt with a pointed collar.
Red fedora hat
A cherry red wide-brimmed felt fedora with a dark blue ribbon band.
DIY: Take a plain red fedora and glue a navy blue ribbon around the base.
T-strap heels
Vintage-style brown or black leather T-strap heels with a chunky heel.
DIY: Use plain brown pumps or oxfords from your closet.
SSR badge
A gold shield-shaped lapel pin or a prop SSR ID card.
DIY: Print an SSR logo, laminate it, and pin it to your lapel.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Agent Carter costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white collared button-down blouse and tuck it securely into the skirt.
- 2
Wear the matching royal blue knee-length pencil skirt.
- 3
Layer the royal blue double-breasted suit jacket over the blouse, ensuring the collar of the blouse pops out over the jacket lapels.
- 4
Put on the vintage-style brown or black T-strap heels.
- 5
Place the red fedora on your head, tilting it slightly to one side for a classic 1940s look.
- 6
Pin the SSR badge to your jacket lapel or clip the prop ID card to your pocket.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in classic 1940s victory rolls or soft vintage curls. Apply a bold red lipstick to match the hat, keep the eye makeup clean with a simple winged black eyeliner, and shape your eyebrows defined and arched.
Agent Carter for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Captain America in his WWII military uniform or classic suit.
- group
- Team up with Howard Stark in a vintage suit and Edwin Jarvis in a classic trench coat.
- kids
- A blue skirt, white shirt, and a small red sun hat make a comfortable, kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretch-blend blue blazer and matching pencil skirt to ensure a comfortable, tailored fit.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a tiny brown aviator jacket and goggles to look like a vintage pilot sidekick.
Tips
- Thrift stores are excellent places to find authentic 1940s-style blazers, pencil skirts, and vintage heels.
- If your blazer doesn't have shoulder pads, you can buy cheap sew-in or velcro shoulder pads to get that authentic 1940s silhouette.
- Secure the red fedora with bobby pins if you plan to wear it outdoors or at a crowded convention.
Agent Carter costume FAQ
- What color is Agent Carter's hat?
- Peggy Carter wears a distinctive cherry red felt fedora with a dark blue grosgrain ribbon band.
- How do I style my hair for an Agent Carter costume?
- Use hot rollers or a curling iron to create vintage 1940s waves, then pin the front sections back into soft victory rolls.
- What kind of suit does Peggy Carter wear?
- She wears a royal blue double-breasted military-style suit jacket with padded shoulders and a matching knee-length pencil skirt.
Did you know? Peggy Carter's signature red hat was actually a Stetson Aviator hat custom-styled for the television series to give her a bold, recognizable silhouette.