Brad Majors Costume
Dammit, Janet! Recreate Brad's classic nerdy look with ease.
Brad Majors is the straight-laced, nerdy protagonist of the cult classic musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Fans love dressing up as Brad for interactive theater screenings, Halloween, and cosplay events. His signature look consists of a tan windbreaker, a light blue button-down shirt, slate gray trousers, and thick black glasses.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Brad Majors costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Brad Majors costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Tan windbreaker jacket
A lightweight, light khaki or tan zip-up jacket with a collar.
DIY: Use any beige or light brown zip-up jacket or lightweight track jacket.
Light blue button-up shirt
A classic light blue long-sleeve oxford or dress shirt.
DIY: Any light blue collared shirt from a thrift store works perfectly.
Slate gray trousers
Straight-leg slate gray or dark gray dress pants or chinos.
DIY: Use any dark gray or charcoal dress pants you already own.
Thick black-rimmed glasses
Square, retro-style black plastic frames with clear lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of a cheap pair of black plastic sunglasses.
Brown leather loafers
Classic slip-on brown leather dress shoes or loafers.
DIY: Any brown dress shoes or clean brown slip-ons will work.
Black leather belt
A simple black leather belt with a silver buckle.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue button-up shirt and button it completely, leaving only the top collar button open.
- 2
Put on the slate gray trousers and secure them with the black leather belt.
- 3
Tuck the blue shirt neatly and tightly into the trousers.
- 4
Put on the tan windbreaker jacket, leaving it unzipped to show the shirt underneath.
- 5
Slip on the brown leather loafers with dark socks.
- 6
Put on the thick black-rimmed glasses to complete the nerdy aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a neat, side-parted 1970s style using light pomade or gel for a clean-cut look. Keep your face clean-shaven to match Brad's youthful, innocent appearance.
Brad Majors for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Janet Weiss in her pink dress, white cardigan, and white sun hat.
- group
- Join a full Rocky Horror group with Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Riff Raff, Magenta, and Columbia.
- kids
- A kid-friendly version uses a miniature tan jacket, blue shirt, and fake plastic glasses.
- Plus size
- Look for relaxed-fit gray chinos and a lightweight cotton windbreaker for a comfortable, breathable fit.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a small tan dog sweater and a tiny blue collar.
Tips
- Carry a white umbrella or a newspaper to hold over your head to reference the rainy arrival scene.
- If attending a shadowcast screening, be prepared to take off the outer layers if you want to transition to his white briefs 'undressed' look.
- Keep the glasses clean; cheap costume lenses smudge easily, so pop the lenses out if they distort your vision.
Brad Majors costume FAQ
- What does Brad Majors wear?
- Brad wears a tan windbreaker jacket, a light blue button-down shirt, slate gray trousers, brown loafers, and thick black-rimmed glasses.
- How do I do the Brad Majors 'Floor Show' look?
- For his later movie look, you will need black fishnet stockings, a black garter belt with red satin straps, white briefs, and heavy red lipstick.
- Is a Brad Majors costume easy to DIY?
- Yes, it is one of the easiest costumes to put together using everyday thrift store finds or items already in your closet.
Did you know? The character of Brad Majors was played by Barry Bostwick in the 1975 film adaptation, who went on to have a prolific career in television and film.