Davy Crockett Costume
Conquer the frontier in a classic coonskin cap and fringed suede jacket.
Davy Crockett is a legendary American folk hero and historical figure, famously celebrated in mid-century television and film. This costume is a popular choice for historical events, school projects, and classic Halloween looks. The iconic outfit centers around a coonskin cap, a fringed buckskin-style jacket, and rugged frontier accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Davy Crockett costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Davy Crockett costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Coonskin Cap
A faux-fur hat featuring a striped raccoon tail hanging down the back.
DIY: Attach a faux-fur striped tail to a brown faux-fur winter hat.
Fringed Suede Jacket
A tan or brown faux-suede long-sleeve shirt or jacket featuring fringe detailing along the chest, sleeves, and hem.
DIY: Cut strips of brown felt or craft foam and fabric-glue them along the sleeves and chest of a plain brown long-sleeve shirt.
Brown Pants
Straight-leg trousers or jeans in a matching tan, brown, or khaki color.
DIY: Use any pair of brown or khaki pants you already own.
Leather Belt
A wide brown leather belt with a simple brass or silver buckle.
Frontier Boots
Brown leather or faux-suede boots, preferably lace-up or pull-on style.
DIY: Wear brown work boots or hiking boots.
Toy Powder Horn or Musket
A plastic or lightweight replica long rifle and a curved powder horn on a shoulder strap.
DIY: Cut a powder horn shape out of cardboard, paint it ivory and brown, and attach a yarn strap.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Davy Crockett costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown trousers and tuck in the fringed suede shirt or jacket.
- 2
Secure the wide brown leather belt around your waist over the shirt.
- 3
Lace up your brown leather boots, tucking the pant cuffs into the boots if desired.
- 4
Sling the toy powder horn strap diagonally across your shoulder.
- 5
Place the coonskin cap on your head, ensuring the striped tail hangs straight down the back.
- 6
Carry the toy frontier rifle safely as your primary prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair natural or slightly messy. A clean-shaven face or a rugged, light beard works perfectly for this 19th-century outdoorsman look.
Davy Crockett for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a pioneer woman in a gingham prairie dress and bonnet.
- group
- Gather a group of historical figures like Daniel Boone, Paul Revere, and Betsy Ross.
- kids
- Very popular for school biography presentations; use a simple felt vest with fringe and a plush coonskin cap.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting, open-front fringed vest over a comfortable brown long-sleeve shirt.
- pet
- A small brown dog can wear a miniature felt coonskin cap secured with an elastic chin strap.
Tips
- Make sure the faux-fur tail on the cap is securely stitched so it doesn't fall off while walking.
- Faux suede can get warm indoors; choose a lightweight fringed vest over a cotton shirt if attending an indoor party.
- Check local venue rules regarding toy weapons before bringing a replica plastic rifle to an event.
Davy Crockett costume FAQ
- What is Davy Crockett's hat called?
- It is called a coonskin cap, traditionally made from the skin and fur of a raccoon, including its distinctive striped tail.
- How do you make a quick DIY Davy Crockett jacket?
- You can take a brown t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt, cut horizontal slits along the hem and sleeves to create a fringe effect, or fabric-glue brown felt fringe strips onto it.
- Is this costume suitable for kids?
- Yes, it is a highly popular historical costume for school projects, wax museums, and American history presentations.
Did you know? The mid-1950s Disney television series starring Fess Parker sparked a massive 'coonskin cap' craze across America, leading to millions of children buying the iconic hats.