Dwight Schrute Costume
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Dwight Schrute from the hit NBC sitcom The Office is a favorite choice for fans of dry comedy and easy, recognizable costumes. His signature look is a uniquely dated, aggressively professional office ensemble that screams 'paper salesman.' To pull this off, you will need a mustard-yellow short-sleeve dress shirt, a brown suit, wire-rimmed glasses, and a middle-parted hairstyle.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–100
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What you need for a Dwight Schrute costume
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Mustard Yellow Short-Sleeve Dress Shirt
A button-down short-sleeve dress shirt in a distinct mustard, gold, or dull yellow hue.
DIY: Dye a white short-sleeve button-down shirt with yellow and brown fabric dye.
Dark Brown Suit or Slacks
A slightly oversized, double-breasted or classic-fit brown suit jacket with matching pleated trousers.
DIY: Thrift a vintage brown blazer and matching brown dress pants.
Muted Patterned Tie
A wide, dated necktie in shades of brown, olive green, or navy with a subtle geometric pattern.
Aviator-Style Wire Glasses
Clear-lens glasses with thin, gold or silver metal wire frames in a classic aviator shape.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap wire-rimmed sunglasses.
Calculator Watch
A black digital watch featuring a small calculator keypad on the face.
Dunder Mifflin ID Badge
A laminated clip-on ID card featuring Dwight's photo and the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company logo.
DIY: Print a replica Dunder Mifflin badge template from the internet and clip it to your shirt pocket.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the mustard-yellow short-sleeve dress shirt and button it all the way to the top collar.
- 2
Put on the brown dress pants, securing them with a simple dark brown leather belt.
- 3
Tie the patterned necktie so that it sits snugly under the collar, keeping the knot neat and tight.
- 4
Tuck the shirt tightly into the pants for a stiff, formal appearance.
- 5
Put on the brown suit jacket, leaving it unbuttoned or buttoning only the top button.
- 6
Put on the wire-rimmed aviator glasses and the black calculator watch on your left wrist.
- 7
Clip the Dunder Mifflin ID badge to your left shirt pocket or jacket lapel.
Makeup & hair
Part your hair directly down the middle, flattening it down on both sides with a light pomade or gel to create Dwight's signature flat, parted hairstyle. Keep your face clean-shaven.
Dwight Schrute for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Jim Halpert (holding a blue teapot) or Angela Martin (holding a stuffed cat).
- group
- Assemble the Dunder Mifflin crew with friends dressing as Michael Scott, Pam Beesly, and Jim Halpert.
- kids
- A miniature brown suit, yellow shirt, and drawn-on sideburns make for a hilarious toddler Dwight.
- Plus size
- This classic-fit suit look is highly adjustable; look for pleated trousers and relaxed-fit blazers for maximum comfort.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small white collar with a tiny yellow tie.
Tips
- Carry a real beet or a small Dundie Award trophy as a fun, interactive prop.
- Maintain a serious, unblinking expression in photos to capture Dwight's intense personality.
- Keep your posture stiff, upright, and formal throughout the night.
Dwight Schrute costume FAQ
- What color is Dwight Schrute's shirt?
- Dwight's signature shirt is a specific shade of mustard yellow or dull gold, always short-sleeved.
- How do I style my hair like Dwight?
- Create a sharp, straight part right down the middle of your head, then use gel or pomade to slick the hair flat against your scalp on both sides.
- What are Dwight's key accessories?
- You will need thin wire-rimmed aviator glasses, a black digital calculator watch, a patterned tie, and a Dunder Mifflin ID badge.
Did you know? Dwight's iconic mustard shirts and brown suits were intentionally chosen by the show's costume designers to make him look as dated and unstylish as possible, reflecting his eccentric personality.