Elvis Presley Costume
Shake, rattle, and roll in the King's iconic white jumpsuit.
Elvis Presley remains one of the most celebrated cultural icons of the 20th century, making him a perennial favorite for Halloween and themed parties. This guide focuses on his legendary 1970s Las Vegas era, characterized by a high-collared white jumpsuit adorned with colorful studs and sequins. The look is completed with aviator sunglasses, a red scarf, and his signature pompadour hairstyle.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–150
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What you need for a Elvis Presley costume
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White embellished jumpsuit
A white jumpsuit featuring a high, stiff collar, flared legs, and red, blue, and gold rhinestone or sequin patterns on the chest.
DIY: Decorate a plain white tracksuit or white button-down shirt and pants with fabric glue, gold sequins, and red and blue rhinestones.
Red satin scarf
A thin, lightweight red satin scarf worn loosely around the neck.
DIY: Cut a long strip of red satin fabric and hem the edges.
Wide gold belt
A thick gold belt with a large, ornate buckle, typically featuring an eagle or star design.
DIY: Cut a wide belt shape out of gold metallic craft foam and draw details with a black marker.
Gold aviator sunglasses
Classic gold-rimmed aviator sunglasses, preferably with yellow or brown tinted lenses.
DIY: Use any pair of gold-rimmed sunglasses you already own.
White boots
White patent leather boots or clean white dress shoes with a slight heel.
DIY: Wear clean white sneakers or white dress shoes.
Vintage microphone
A retro-style silver metal microphone prop.
DIY: Wrap a cardboard paper towel tube in silver foil and attach a foil-wrapped crumpled paper ball to the top.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white embellished jumpsuit, ensuring the high collar is popped upright.
- 2
Wrap the red satin scarf loosely around your neck, letting the ends hang down inside the open chest of the jumpsuit.
- 3
Fasten the wide gold belt around your waist, adjusting it so the large buckle is centered.
- 4
Put on the gold-rimmed aviator sunglasses.
- 5
Style your hair into a high-volume pompadour with sideburns, or put on a styled black wig.
- 6
Step into your white boots or clean white dress shoes.
- 7
Grab your vintage microphone prop and practice your best leg shake and lip curl.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a high-volume, slicked-back pompadour using heavy-hold gel or pomade, and use an eyebrow pencil to draw on thick, dark sideburns if you do not have them. Alternatively, wear a pre-styled black synthetic Elvis wig.
Elvis Presley for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Priscilla Presley in a 1960s bouffant hair look and a vintage dress.
- group
- Assemble a group of Elvises from different eras, including 1950s Jailhouse Rock, 1968 Comeback Special leather, and 1970s Vegas jumpsuit.
- kids
- A miniature white jumpsuit with printed gold details and a small foam microphone.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-fabric jumpsuits with elastic waistbands for comfort and ease of movement while performing.
- pet
- A small white cape with gold trim and a tiny black pompadour headpiece.
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- A miniature white jumpsuit with printed gold details and a small foam microphone.
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- A small white cape with gold trim and a tiny black pompadour headpiece.
Tips
- Keep a comb and extra hairspray on hand to maintain the pompadour's volume throughout the night.
- Choose a jumpsuit made of breathable or stretch fabric, as polyester can get very warm under party lights.
- Practice his signature moves, like the leg shake and the arm point, to make the costume come alive in photos.
Elvis Presley costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Elvis costume?
- Start with a white long-sleeve shirt and matching white pants. Use fabric glue to attach gold, red, and blue rhinestones or sequins in an eagle pattern on the chest, then add a red fabric scarf and gold aviators.
- What is Elvis's most famous outfit?
- His most famous outfit is the white 'Aloha' Eagle jumpsuit, worn during his historic 1973 satellite concert broadcast from Hawaii.
- How do I style my hair for an Elvis costume?
- Apply a generous amount of pomade or strong-hold gel to damp hair, blow-dry it upward and backward to create a high pompadour, and slick the sides back. Use dark makeup to fill in long sideburns.
Did you know? Elvis's famous 1974 Peacock jumpsuit, designed by Bill Belew, sold at auction for a record-breaking $300,000.