Drake and Josh Costume
Hug me, brother! Recreate Nickelodeon's iconic stepbrother duo.
Drake and Josh is the ultimate nostalgic duo costume for best friends or couples. The most recognizable look for the pair is their red Premiere movie theater work uniforms, though their contrasting casual 2000s styles also make for an easy DIY outfit. This guide focuses on their iconic Premiere theater usher uniforms, complete with gold name tags.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Drake and Josh costume
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Red short-sleeve button-up shirt
A vibrant red, structured short-sleeve button-down shirt representing the Premiere movie theater uniform.
DIY: Use a plain red t-shirt if a button-up is unavailable.
Yellow or gold necktie
A solid yellow or gold necktie worn loosely under the collar.
Gold name tag
A gold-colored rectangular pin-on name tag reading 'Drake' or 'Josh' in black lettering.
DIY: Cut a rectangle out of gold cardstock, write the name with a black marker, and safety pin it to the shirt.
Black dress pants
Classic straight-leg black trousers or slacks.
DIY: Black jeans or black chinos work perfectly.
Black dress shoes
Simple black leather dress shoes or loafers.
DIY: Any clean black sneakers or casual shoes.
Toy movie theater props
A red-and-white striped popcorn bucket or a toy flashlight.
DIY: Print out a 'The Premiere' logo and tape it to a clean popcorn tub.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black dress pants and tuck in the red short-sleeve button-up shirt.
- 2
Put on the yellow necktie, keeping it slightly loose and centered under the collar.
- 3
Attach the gold name tag ('Drake' or 'Josh') to the left chest area of the red shirt.
- 4
Put on the black dress shoes with black socks.
- 5
Style your hair to match your chosen character (shaggy for Drake, neat or curly for Josh).
- 6
Grab a popcorn bucket or flashlight as a prop to complete the movie theater usher look.
Makeup & hair
Drake has messy, side-swept 2000s skater hair. Josh has shorter, neater dark hair. No makeup is required, keeping the look clean and natural.
Drake and Josh for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Drake in a cool graphic tee and leather jacket, while the other dresses as Josh in a neat button-down shirt and vest.
- group
- Add a third friend dressed as Megan in a mischievous outfit holding a toy prank remote, or Crazy Steve holding a red cup.
- kids
- Scale down the red button-down shirts and yellow ties for an adorable sibling costume.
- Plus size
- The relaxed-fit button-down shirts and black trousers are highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a pet in a mini red bandana to match the color scheme.
Tips
- Carry a prop like a popcorn bucket to make the movie theater theme instantly recognizable.
- If going as a duo, practice saying 'Hug me, brother!' for photos.
- Keep the ties slightly loose to capture the casual, comedic energy of the show.
- Write 'The Premiere' on your name tags above the names for extra authenticity.
Drake and Josh costume FAQ
- What is the most recognizable Drake and Josh costume?
- Their red 'The Premiere' movie theater uniforms, consisting of red button-up shirts, yellow ties, black pants, and gold name tags.
- How do you dress like casual Drake?
- Wear a dark graphic t-shirt over a long-sleeve shirt, dark jeans, a leather jacket, and carry a toy or real acoustic guitar.
- How do you dress like casual Josh?
- Wear a colorful short-sleeve button-down shirt over a t-shirt, or a sweater vest over a collared shirt, paired with neat jeans.
Did you know? The Premiere movie theater where Drake and Josh worked was a recurring set that also appeared in other Dan Schneider Nickelodeon shows like iCarly.