Angus Young Costume
Channel AC/DC's legendary lead guitarist in his iconic schoolboy uniform.
Angus Young is the legendary lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band AC/DC, famous for his high-energy stage presence and signature duckwalk. Fans choose this costume for its instant recognizability, high-octane rock-and-roll energy, and fun, rebellious vibe. The look consists of a classic British-style schoolboy uniform paired with an electric guitar.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Angus Young costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Angus Young costume — one box instead of 8 pieces.
Red schoolboy blazer
A cherry red or maroon blazer, preferably in a velvet or structured polyester material.
DIY: Use a thrifted red blazer or dye a light-colored suit jacket red.
Matching red shorts
Knee-length shorts in the same shade of cherry red or maroon as the blazer.
DIY: Cut a pair of matching red dress pants down to knee-length and hem them.
White dress shirt
A classic white button-down dress shirt with a stiff collar.
DIY: Use any standard white collared dress shirt from your closet.
School tie
A dark blue, black, or striped schoolboy-style necktie.
DIY: Use any dark-colored necktie and add thin fabric paint stripes if needed.
Red schoolboy cap
A red wool or cotton schoolboy cap with a small brim and a yellow capital letter 'A' on the front.
DIY: Take a plain red cap or newsboy hat and fabric-glue a yellow felt letter 'A' to the front.
White crew socks
Plain white athletic or dress socks pulled up to mid-calf.
DIY: Use any pair of tall white socks pulled up high.
Black dress shoes
Simple black leather loafers, oxfords, or low-top black sneakers.
DIY: Use any black dress shoes or dark sneakers you already own.
Toy Gibson SG electric guitar
A replica or inflatable cherry red Gibson SG-style guitar with a black guitar strap.
DIY: Cut a Gibson SG silhouette out of sturdy cardboard and paint it cherry red and black.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white button-down dress shirt and button it up to the collar.
- 2
Tie the dark school tie snugly around the shirt collar.
- 3
Put on the matching red schoolboy shorts, securing them with a black belt if necessary.
- 4
Layer the red blazer over the shirt and tie, leaving it unbuttoned for a messy, high-energy stage look.
- 5
Pull the white crew socks up to mid-calf and step into your black dress shoes.
- 6
Place the red schoolboy cap on your head, tilting it slightly back or to the side.
- 7
Sling the cherry red guitar strap over your shoulder so the guitar rests comfortably across your torso.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a messy, shaggy, and slightly sweaty rockstar look. If your hair is short, a messy brown wig works perfectly to capture his wild, headbanging stage appearance.
Angus Young for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as AC/DC singer Brian Johnson wearing a flat cap and denim vest.
- group
- Assemble the full AC/DC lineup with bandmates in classic 70s/80s rock attire like denim jackets, band tees, and leather pants.
- kids
- An adorable option for kids; use a standard red school uniform set with shorts and a lightweight inflatable guitar.
- Plus size
- Look for unstructured or stretch-blend red blazers and matching elastic-waist shorts for a comfortable, breathable fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small red doggy t-shirt with a tiny school tie collar.
Tips
- Keep the blazer unbuttoned and messy to mimic Angus's sweaty, high-energy stage performance.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the Angus Young look demands plenty of duckwalking and jumping around.
- If you don't have a real guitar, a lightweight inflatable or cardboard Gibson SG cutout is much easier to carry around all night.
Angus Young costume FAQ
- What color is Angus Young's uniform?
- While he has worn green, blue, and black over the years, his most iconic and widely recognized schoolboy uniform color is cherry red or maroon.
- How do I make the 'A' logo for the hat?
- You can cut a capital letter 'A' out of yellow or white felt and fabric-glue or pin it to the front of a plain red cap.
- What kind of guitar does Angus Young play?
- Angus Young is famous for playing a Gibson SG, characterized by its twin pointed horn cutaways and cherry red finish.
Did you know? Before settling on the iconic schoolboy uniform suggested by his sister Margaret, Angus experimented with other costumes including Spider-Man, Zorro, a gorilla, and a parody of Superman called 'Super-Ang'.