Alexander Hamilton Costume
Bring the revolutionary Broadway hero to life with this iconic colonial look.
Whether you are a history buff or a Broadway fanatic, dressing up as Alexander Hamilton is a powerful choice. This costume recreates the iconic look from the hit musical, featuring a colonial-era military coat, waistcoat, and breeches. It is a striking, recognizable outfit that is perfect for theater lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Alexander Hamilton costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Alexander Hamilton costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Colonial Blue and Beige Tailcoat
A long-sleeved blue military-style tailcoat with beige lapels, cuffs, and gold decorative buttons.
DIY: Use a long blue trench coat, fold back the lapels, and pin beige fabric panels and gold buttons to them.
Beige Waistcoat or Vest
A button-up beige or cream vest that sits comfortably under the tailcoat.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old beige button-down shirt and hem the armholes.
White Ruffled Jabot and Cuffs
A white neck ruffled tie (cravat) and matching ruffled wrist cuffs to peek out from the coat.
DIY: Gather white lace or coffee filters and pin them to the collar of a white shirt.
Beige Breeches or Knickers
Knee-length beige or tan pants that fit snugly around the calves.
DIY: Tuck a pair of tan khaki pants into knee-high socks and secure them with elastic bands just below the knee.
White Knee-High Socks
Solid white, opaque knee-high socks to bridge the gap between the breeches and shoes.
Black Colonial Shoes with Buckles
Black dress shoes or loafers featuring a prominent square gold buckle on the tongue.
DIY: Cut a buckle shape out of gold cardboard and tape or clip it onto regular black dress shoes.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white ruffled neck jabot and secure it comfortably around your neck.
- 2
Slip on the beige waistcoat and button it up completely.
- 3
Put on the beige breeches, pulling them up so they sit comfortably, and pull the white knee-high socks up to meet the bottom of the pants.
- 4
Put on the blue and beige colonial tailcoat over the vest, ensuring the white ruffled cuffs peek out from the sleeves.
- 5
Step into the black buckled shoes, adjusting the gold buckles so they sit front and center.
- 6
Style your hair back into a neat, low ponytail secured with a black ribbon.
Makeup & hair
Pull your hair back into a tight, low ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure it with a black ribbon. Keep makeup clean and natural, focusing on a matte complexion suitable for an 18th-century statesman.
Alexander Hamilton for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Eliza Schuyler in her signature teal colonial gown.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as Aaron Burr, Marquis de Lafayette, and John Laurens for a full revolutionary squad.
- kids
- Available in kids' sizes featuring a simplified one-piece jumpsuit version of the colonial suit.
- Plus size
- Look for elastic-waist breeches and a vest with an adjustable back strap for a comfortable, custom fit.
Tips
- If you plan to dance or move around a lot, opt for lightweight polyester blends rather than heavy wool-mimicking fabrics.
- Carry a rolled-up piece of parchment paper tied with a ribbon as a prop to represent the Federalist Papers.
- Ensure your knee-high socks stay up by using sock garters or body adhesive if necessary.
Alexander Hamilton costume FAQ
- What color is Alexander Hamilton's suit in the musical?
- In the first act of the musical, Hamilton wears a blue and beige colonial military uniform. In the second act, he transitions to a green frock coat.
- How do I style my hair for a Hamilton costume?
- Pull your hair back into a slicked-back, low ponytail and tie it with a simple black ribbon. If your hair is short, a historical colonial wig can be purchased.
- What kind of shoes did Alexander Hamilton wear?
- He wore black leather dress shoes or riding boots, often adorned with large silver or gold square buckles on the top.
Did you know? While the musical popularized the blue and beige military uniform, the real Alexander Hamilton actually preferred wearing green, which is reflected in his Act II costume in the stage show.