Bill and Ted Costume
Party on, dudes! Recreate the ultimate 90s time-traveling slacker duo.
Bill and Ted are the iconic, time-traveling slackers from the classic sci-fi comedy franchise. This costume is a favorite for duos who love 90s nostalgia, rock music, and laid-back comfort. The look features layered grunge-era streetwear, high-top sneakers, and their signature rock-and-roll attitude.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Bill and Ted costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bill and Ted costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Ted's Black Vest and Red Jacket
An open black vest worn over a white graphic t-shirt, paired with a red jacket or bright orange windbreaker tied around the waist.
DIY: Use an old black t-shirt with the sleeves cut off to mimic the vest.
Ted's Baggy Shorts and Sweatpants
Grey sweatpants rolled up to the calves, worn under baggy black or dark grey shorts.
DIY: Layer any old grey sweatpants under dark athletic shorts.
Bill's Crop Top and Flannel
A blue graphic t-shirt cut short into a crop top, paired with a red and black plaid flannel shirt tied around the waist.
DIY: Take a blue t-shirt and cut the bottom hem off to make it a crop top.
Bill's Patterned Pants
Light-colored, patterned pajama-style pants or light-wash ripped jeans.
DIY: Use light-wash denim jeans and cut small rips in the knees.
High-Top Sneakers
Classic canvas high-top sneakers in black or white.
DIY: Any worn-in skate shoes or sneakers will work.
Inflatable Air Guitars
Brightly colored inflatable guitars to strike their signature rock poses.
DIY: Cut a guitar shape out of cardboard and draw details with a marker.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bill and Ted costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Ted: Put on a white graphic t-shirt, layer the open black vest over it, and tie the red jacket around your waist.
- 2
For Ted: Put on the grey sweatpants, roll the cuffs up to mid-calf, and wear the baggy black shorts over them.
- 3
For Bill: Put on the blue crop top t-shirt and tie the red plaid flannel shirt around your waist.
- 4
For Bill: Put on the patterned lounge pants or ripped light-wash jeans.
- 5
Both: Put on white crew socks and lace up your high-top sneakers.
- 6
Grab your inflatable guitars and practice your best air guitar riffs together.
Makeup & hair
Ted needs a messy, chin-length dark brown wig. Bill needs a curly, shoulder-length dirty blonde wig. No makeup is required, but a clean-shaven, youthful look fits best.
Bill and Ted for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Bill and the other as Ted for the ultimate nostalgic duo.
- group
- Add Rufus in a black trench coat and sunglasses, or historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Joan of Arc.
- kids
- Scale down the layered 90s streetwear for a comfortable, kid-friendly retro look.
- Plus size
- The baggy, layered nature of 90s streetwear makes this style highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a mini red flannel shirt or a tiny black vest to match the duo.
Tips
- Keep your hands free by using inflatable guitars that can be deflated or tucked away when needed.
- This costume is incredibly comfortable and warm, making it perfect for chilly outdoor Halloween nights.
- Practice your catchphrases like 'Excellent!' and 'Party on, dudes!' accompanied by simultaneous air guitar riffs.
Bill and Ted costume FAQ
- What shirts do Bill and Ted wear?
- Ted wears a white graphic tee under a black vest, while Bill wears a cropped blue graphic t-shirt.
- How do you style Ted's pants?
- Ted wears grey sweatpants rolled up to the shins underneath a pair of baggy black shorts.
- Is this a good last-minute costume?
- Yes, most of the components are standard 90s wardrobe staples like flannels, t-shirts, sweatpants, and sneakers.
Did you know? The Wyld Stallyns' signature hand gesture is actually the classic 'rock on' sign, which the actors improvised to show their characters' pure devotion to heavy metal.