Andre 3000 Costume
Shake it like a Polaroid picture in this iconic hip-hop look.
Pay tribute to hip-hop royalty with Andre 3000's legendary outfit from OutKast's 'Hey Ya!' music video. This vibrant, retro-inspired look is instantly recognizable and brings incredible energy to any party. With a bright green shirt, yellow vest, and classic suspenders, it is a fun and stylish DIY project.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Andre 3000 costume
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Green button-down shirt
A vibrant, kelly green long-sleeve button-down dress shirt buttoned all the way up.
DIY: Use a plain green button-up shirt and dye it bright green if needed.
Yellow sweater vest
A bright yellow knit V-neck sweater vest layered over the green shirt.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old yellow V-neck sweater.
Green suspenders
Bright green elastic clip-on suspenders worn over the yellow vest.
White trousers
Clean, straight-leg white dress pants or chinos.
DIY: Use white jeans or light khaki pants as an alternative.
Black knit beanie
A classic slouchy black beanie worn slightly back on the head.
Pencil mustache
A thin, neatly trimmed black pencil mustache.
DIY: Draw the thin mustache on with a black eyeliner pencil.
Toy acoustic guitar
A lightweight acoustic guitar prop to complete the performer look.
DIY: Cut a guitar shape out of cardboard and paint it.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright green long-sleeve button-down shirt and button it completely to the collar.
- 2
Layer the bright yellow sweater vest directly over the green shirt.
- 3
Put on the white trousers, securing them at the waist.
- 4
Clip the green suspenders onto the trousers, running them up and over the yellow sweater vest.
- 5
Put on the black knit beanie, positioning it slightly back to show your hairline.
- 6
Apply the thin pencil mustache using costume adhesive, or draw it on with a makeup pencil.
- 7
Pick up your prop acoustic guitar and get ready to perform.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair tucked under a slouchy black beanie, or wear a straightened, flipped-out black wig. Use a black eyeliner pencil to draw a thin, neat pencil mustache just above your upper lip.
Andre 3000 for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Big Boi in his classic early 2000s oversized throwback jersey and fur hat look.
- group
- Form the full 'The Love Below' band from the music video with friends wearing matching green and yellow outfits.
- kids
- Scale down the look with a green polo, a yellow vest, and tiny clip-on suspenders.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-knit sweater vests and relaxed-fit white denim or chinos for a comfortable fit.
- pet
- A green pet t-shirt with a small yellow felt vest piece attached to the back.
Tips
- Make sure the green of your shirt and the yellow of your vest are highly saturated to match the vibrant music video aesthetic.
- Secure the suspenders firmly to your pants so they do not slip off your shoulders while dancing.
- Carry a vintage Polaroid camera as a fun, interactive prop to reference the song's famous lyrics.
Andre 3000 costume FAQ
- What is Andre 3000's most famous costume?
- His most iconic look is from the 2003 'Hey Ya!' music video, featuring a bright green button-down shirt, a yellow sweater vest, green suspenders, and white pants.
- How do I do the hair for an Andre 3000 costume?
- You can wear a slouchy black knit beanie pulled back on your head, or wear a straightened, shoulder-length black wig flipped out at the ends.
- What kind of mustache does Andre 3000 wear in the video?
- He wears a very thin, neatly trimmed pencil mustache. You can easily recreate this using a black liquid eyeliner or a makeup pencil.
Did you know? The 'Hey Ya!' music video was inspired by The Beatles' historic 1964 debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, with Andre 3000 playing all eight fictional members of 'The Love Below' band.