Don Draper Costume
Channel 1960s Madison Avenue style with a sharp, classic gray suit.
Step into the mid-century world of advertising with a Don Draper costume from AMC's Mad Men. Known for his impeccable style, Don's look is defined by a classic, tailored 1960s American suit, a crisp white shirt, and a vintage fedora. It is a sophisticated, timeless costume choice that is perfect for anyone looking to exude confidence and retro charm.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $50–200
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What you need for a Don Draper costume
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Charcoal gray suit
A classic American-cut, two-button suit jacket with matching slim-fit flat-front trousers.
DIY: Use any dark gray or navy suit you already own.
White dress shirt
A crisp, stiff-collared white French cuff dress shirt.
DIY: Any clean, ironed white button-down shirt.
Patterned silk tie
A slim, conservative diagonal striped or subtle geometric patterned tie in dark red, blue, or brown.
White pocket square
A simple white cotton pocket square folded into a clean, straight TV fold.
DIY: Fold a clean white handkerchief or piece of white fabric.
Fedora hat
A classic gray or brown felt fedora with a dark ribbon band.
Tie clip and cufflinks
Simple, polished silver tie bar and matching minimalist cufflinks.
Prop old fashioned glass
A lowball whiskey glass filled with amber liquid (apple juice or iced tea) and a prop cigarette.
DIY: Use a real whiskey glass from your kitchen with water and a drop of soy sauce.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the crisp white dress shirt, buttoning it all the way to the top, and secure your cufflinks.
- 2
Put on the charcoal gray suit trousers and secure them with a black leather belt.
- 3
Tie your slim patterned tie with a tight, neat four-in-hand knot, then slide on the silver tie bar horizontally between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt.
- 4
Place the white pocket square into your suit jacket breast pocket, leaving a straight, thin white line visible.
- 5
Put on the suit jacket and button only the top button.
- 6
Style your hair with a deep side part and high-shine pomade, then place the fedora slightly tilted on your head.
- 7
Carry your lowball glass with amber liquid and a faux cigarette to complete the Madison Avenue executive look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair with a sharp, clean left-side part. Apply a generous amount of high-shine pomade or gel to slick the sides back and create a neat, combed-over front wave. Keep facial hair clean-shaven.
Don Draper for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Betty Draper in a 1950s floral housewife dress or Joan Holloway in a fitted jewel-tone wiggle dress.
- group
- Go as a Mad Men office crew with Sterling, Cooper, and Peggy Olson.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a tiny gray suit, slicked hair, and a toy briefcase.
- Plus size
- A classic boxy-cut American suit jacket provides a comfortable, flattering, and period-accurate fit.
Tips
- Keep your suit jacket buttoned when standing, but unbutton it when sitting to maintain the proper mid-century etiquette.
- Make sure your suit is freshly steamed or ironed; Don Draper never looks rumpled.
- For photos, hold a serious, contemplative expression while looking slightly away from the camera.
Don Draper costume FAQ
- What kind of suit does Don Draper wear?
- Don Draper typically wears a classic American-style suit in charcoal gray, navy, or brown. The jacket is slightly boxy with soft shoulders, a two-button closure, and slim lapels, paired with flat-front trousers.
- How do you style Don Draper's hair?
- Create a clean, deep side part while your hair is damp. Apply a strong-hold, high-shine pomade, comb the sides straight back, and comb the top over and slightly up to create a neat, vintage executive look.
- What accessories are essential for a Don Draper costume?
- The essential accessories are a felt fedora, a slim patterned tie with a silver tie bar, a white pocket square folded flat, a vintage watch, and a lowball glass containing an Old Fashioned.
Did you know? The costume designer for Mad Men, Janie Bryant, helped spark a massive real-world resurgence in mid-century modern menswear and slim-fit tailoring during the show's run.