Ferris Bueller and Sloane Costume
Channel ultimate 80s cool with this classic movie couples costume.
This couples costume brings to life the stylish, carefree duo Ferris Bueller and Sloane Peterson from the 1986 classic film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It is a favorite for couples and friends who love nostalgic 1980s fashion and cinema. The look features Ferris's signature patterned vest and leather jacket paired with Sloane's iconic white fringed jacket and blue shorts.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Ferris Bueller and Sloane costume
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Ferris's Leopard Print Vest
A sleeveless knit sweater vest featuring a brown and black leopard or geometric pixelated print.
DIY: Use fabric paint to add a black and brown geometric pattern to a plain tan sweater vest.
Ferris's Member's Only Jacket
A light brown or tan faux-leather bomber jacket with a zip front.
Sloane's White Fringed Jacket
A white or cream-colored cropped leather or suede jacket with long fringe along the sleeves and back.
DIY: Glue white fabric fringe trim along the back and sleeves of a plain white denim or faux-leather jacket.
Sloane's Blue Shorts
High-waisted Bermuda-style shorts in a soft pastel blue or teal fabric.
DIY: Cut a pair of light blue thrifted trousers down to mid-thigh length.
Sloane's White Boots
Flat or low-heeled white leather mid-calf boots with slouchy shafts.
Sloane's Wide Brown Belt
A wide brown leather waist belt with a prominent metallic buckle.
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How to put it together
- 1
For Ferris: Put on a white crewneck t-shirt, layer the leopard print sweater vest over it, and top with the tan leather bomber jacket.
- 2
For Ferris: Wear dark gray or black pleated trousers, white crew socks, and white canvas sneakers.
- 3
For Sloane: Put on a simple light blue tank top or t-shirt, then tuck it into the high-waisted blue Bermuda shorts.
- 4
For Sloane: Fasten the wide brown leather belt tightly around the waist of the shorts.
- 5
For Sloane: Layer the white fringed jacket over the blue top, leaving the jacket open.
- 6
For Sloane: Pull on the slouchy white mid-calf boots over bare legs.
Makeup & hair
For Ferris, style hair into a messy, feathered 80s blowout with light-hold pomade. For Sloane, style hair into voluminous, shoulder-length 80s curls with a side part, keeping makeup natural with a touch of pink lipstick.
Ferris Bueller and Sloane for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Ferris in his vest and jacket, and the other dresses as Sloane in her white fringe jacket and blue shorts.
- group
- Add Cameron Frye wearing his red Detroit Red Wings hockey jersey, khaki pants, and spectacles.
- kids
- Miniature versions of Ferris's vest and Sloane's fringe jacket make for an adorable sibling costume.
- Plus size
- Look for high-waisted stretch shorts for Sloane and a comfortable stretch-knit leopard vest for Ferris.
Tips
- Keep Ferris's jacket sleeves pushed up slightly to the forearms for that authentic 80s casual look.
- Sloane's outfit relies on the fringe; make sure to gently brush out the fringe on the jacket before wearing so it drapes nicely.
- Carry a toy vintage cell phone or a red Ferrari key fob as fun, movie-accurate props.
Ferris Bueller and Sloane costume FAQ
- What kind of vest does Ferris Bueller wear?
- Ferris wears a sleeveless sweater vest with a distinctive brown, black, and tan geometric leopard-like knit pattern.
- How do you style Sloane Peterson's hair?
- Sloane has classic 80s volume. Blow-dry hair with a round brush for lift at the roots, part it on the side, and add soft, loose waves.
- Can we do this as a trio?
- Yes! Adding Cameron Frye in his iconic Gordie Howe hockey jersey turns this into the perfect movie trio costume.
Did you know? Sloane's iconic white fringed jacket was actually designed specifically for the film to contrast with the colorful Chicago backdrops during their day off.