
Dallas Cowboys Costume
Suit up as America's Team with player gear or iconic cheerleader style.
Dressing up as a Dallas Cowboys player or cheerleader is a classic choice for sports fans, Halloween, and game-day parties. This guide covers how to assemble both the classic football player uniform and the world-famous blue-and-white cheerleader look. Both styles rely on the team's signature navy blue, royal blue, silver, and white color scheme accented by the iconic lone star.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $35–120
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What you need for a Dallas Cowboys costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dallas Cowboys costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Dallas Cowboys Jersey
A navy blue or white replica jersey featuring the number of a favorite Cowboys player.
DIY: Use a plain navy blue t-shirt and apply white iron-on numbers and a silver star decal.
White Football Pants
Athletic pants or football pants with a silver and blue side stripe.
DIY: Take plain white sweatpants or leggings and fabric-tape a blue and silver stripe down the sides.
Silver Football Helmet
A silver replica helmet featuring the blue Dallas Cowboys star logo on the sides.
DIY: Spray-paint a toy helmet metallic silver and apply printed blue star stickers.
Blue and White Cheerleader Top
A long-sleeve royal blue crop top with an attached white vest overlay and star accents.
DIY: Wear a royal blue long-sleeve crop top under a white vest, adding blue fabric stars to the vest lapels.
White Cheerleader Shorts
Crisp white athletic shorts with a thick white belt featuring silver star buckles.
DIY: Use plain white high-waisted shorts and add a thick white belt decorated with silver star stickers.
Blue and Silver Pom-Poms
Metallic blue and silver plastic cheer pom-poms with baton handles.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Dallas Cowboys costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Choose your style: Select either the football player uniform or the cheerleader outfit.
- 2
For the player: Put on the white football pants and pull on the Dallas Cowboys jersey over a t-shirt.
- 3
For the cheerleader: Put on the royal blue long-sleeve crop top, layer the white vest over it, and put on the white shorts with the star belt.
- 4
Add footwear: Wear athletic cleats or white sneakers for the player, or tall white western-style boots for the cheerleader.
- 5
Accessorize: Put on the silver helmet or carry the blue and silver pom-poms.
- 6
Final touches: Apply black eye-black grease under your eyes for the player look, or style bouncy, voluminous curls for the cheerleader look.
Makeup & hair
For the player, apply two swipes of black eye-black grease on the cheekbones. For the cheerleader, style hair in voluminous, bouncy curls with plenty of hairspray, paired with classic glam makeup and a red lip.
Dallas Cowboys for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a Dallas Cowboys football player with a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader for a classic sports couple.
- group
- Gather a squad of cheerleaders or a full lineup of players wearing different jersey numbers.
- kids
- Kids can wear a youth-sized jersey with matching pants and a plastic toy helmet.
- Plus size
- Jerseys offer a comfortable, oversized fit; pair with stretchy white athletic leggings or joggers.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a miniature Dallas Cowboys pet jersey or a blue and white pet tutu.
Tips
- Wear comfortable athletic shoes or broken-in boots if you plan on walking or standing for long periods.
- If wearing the cheerleader outfit in cold weather, layer skin-tone fleece-lined tights underneath for warmth.
- Use fabric tape to temporarily secure the cheerleader vest to the crop top to prevent shifting.
- For great photos, strike a classic Heisman pose as a player or hold the pom-poms high with a big smile as a cheerleader.
Dallas Cowboys costume FAQ
- What color blue do the Dallas Cowboys wear?
- The Cowboys use royal blue for their home cheerleader uniforms and a deep navy blue for their primary away jerseys.
- How do you make a DIY Dallas Cowboys cheerleader costume?
- Combine a royal blue long-sleeve crop top, a white vest, white shorts, and a white belt. Use blue fabric paint or iron-on patches to add the signature stars to the vest and belt.
- What boots do the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders wear?
- They wear custom-made, tall white western cowboy boots with a pointed toe and a moderate heel.
Did you know? The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, established in 1972, are widely regarded as the most famous and influential cheerleading squad in professional sports.