Aquaman Costume
Rule the seven seas in Arthur Curry's iconic orange and green armor.
Aquaman, the King of Atlantis from DC Comics, is a powerhouse hero whose look is instantly recognizable. Fans choose this costume to channel Arthur Curry's rugged, royal, and powerful presence. The classic look features a scale-patterned orange torso, deep green pants, gauntlets, and his signature five-pronged trident.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $45–150
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What you need for a Aquaman costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Aquaman costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Scale-patterned orange shirt
A metallic or textured orange long-sleeve compression shirt or padded muscle top featuring a fish-scale pattern.
DIY: Use a metallic orange long-sleeve shirt and draw scale patterns using a dark gold or black fabric marker.
Green pants or leggings
Form-fitting dark green leggings, compression pants, or metallic green trousers.
DIY: Use dark green athletic pants or jeans.
Gold belt
A wide gold belt featuring the signature pointed 'A' logo in the center.
DIY: Cut the 'A' logo belt shape out of yellow craft foam, paint it metallic gold, and attach it to a black strap.
Green gauntlets and boot tops
Matching dark green forearm guards and boot covers, ideally with fin-like details on the sides.
DIY: Craft gauntlets and boot covers out of green craft foam or felt, adding small triangular fins to the outer edges.
Aquaman trident
A five-pronged gold or bronze trident prop, typically measuring 4 to 6 feet in length.
DIY: Cut the trident head out of sturdy cardboard, paint it gold, and secure it to a painted wooden dowel or PVC pipe.
Long wavy wig and beard set
A shoulder-length, wavy dark blonde or light brown wig paired with a matching full beard and mustache.
DIY: Style your natural hair with sea salt spray for a wet, beachy texture if you already have long hair and a beard.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Aquaman costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green leggings or pants first to establish the base of the suit.
- 2
Pull on the orange scale-patterned shirt, ensuring it fits snugly or aligns with the muscle padding.
- 3
Secure the gold 'A' logo belt around your waist, positioning the emblem directly in the center.
- 4
Slide the green gauntlets onto your forearms and pull the matching boot tops over your shoes.
- 5
Put on the wavy wig and beard set, adjusting the mesh cap for a secure fit.
- 6
Pick up your gold trident prop to complete the Atlantean look.
Makeup & hair
If using your natural hair, apply a generous amount of hair gel or pomade to create a wet, slicked-back 'just out of the ocean' look. For makeup, use a brown eyebrow pencil to define your brows and optionally draw a small, clean scar through your left eyebrow to match Jason Momoa's portrayal.
Aquaman for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Mera in her metallic green scale jumpsuit and crown.
- group
- Form the Justice League with friends dressed as Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and The Flash.
- kids
- Available as a padded muscle-chest jumpsuit with a lightweight plastic trident.
- Plus size
- Look for compression shirts with printed scale patterns for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- A green and orange pet t-shirt with a soft plush trident attached to the back.
Tips
- If you plan to be active, choose a lightweight plastic or foam trident rather than a heavy wood or metal one.
- Wear comfortable black or dark green boots under your boot covers, as you will be walking on them all night.
- Keep a comb and some hairpins handy to keep the wig out of your face during photos.
- Practice your best heroic, stoic pose holding the trident vertically next to you.
Aquaman costume FAQ
- What are Aquaman's official colors?
- Aquaman's classic comic book and movie colors are a bright metallic orange torso and deep forest green pants, accented with gold armor pieces.
- How do I make a DIY Aquaman trident?
- You can cut the five-pronged spearhead out of thick cardboard or EVA foam, paint it with metallic gold spray paint, and hot glue it to a painted broom handle or PVC pipe.
- What shoes should I wear with an Aquaman costume?
- Simple black or dark green boots work best. If your costume includes green boot covers, you can wear any comfortable sneaker or boot underneath them.
Did you know? Aquaman first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941, making him one of DC's oldest and most enduring superheroes.