Guardians of the Galaxy Costume
Hooked on a feeling: suit up as the galaxy's legendary outlaw.
Guardians of the Galaxy is a massive hit for group and solo costumes alike, with Peter Quill (Star-Lord) leading the pack as a fan favorite. This guide focuses on Star-Lord's iconic space-outlaw look, combining retro Earth style with high-tech cosmic gear. The outfit is instantly recognizable by his signature red leather jacket, glowing high-tech mask, and classic cassette player.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–180
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What you need for a Guardians of the Galaxy costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Guardians of the Galaxy costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red leather jacket
A dark red or burgundy faux-leather motorcycle jacket, ideally with asymmetrical zippers and padded shoulder details.
DIY: Use a thrifted brown or black jacket and spray paint it with burgundy fabric paint.
Star-Lord mask
A full-face metallic grey and bronze helmet with glowing red eye lenses.
DIY: Modify a basic face mask with craft foam, metallic silver paint, and red plastic film over the eyes.
Quad blasters
Two futuristic dual-barrel toy blasters painted in metallic silver and black.
DIY: Construct blasters using cardboard tubes, plastic bottles, and metallic spray paint.
Retro cassette player
A vintage-style blue portable cassette player with orange foam headphones.
DIY: Paint a small rectangular cardboard box blue, draw a cassette window, and attach wire headphones with orange foam pads.
Dark cargo pants
Fitted dark grey, charcoal, or black utility cargo pants.
DIY: Use any dark grey jeans or tactical pants you already own.
Spats or boot covers
Dark brown or black faux-leather boot covers with strap details to wear over standard boots.
DIY: Wrap dark brown vinyl fabric around your calves and secure them with black utility straps.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Guardians of the Galaxy costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark grey cargo pants and tuck them into a pair of sturdy dark boots.
- 2
Secure the faux-leather boot covers over your boots, fastening the straps tightly around your calves.
- 3
Put on a simple grey t-shirt, then layer the signature red leather jacket over it, leaving it partially unzipped.
- 4
Clip the retro cassette player to your belt or waistband and let the orange headphones hang loosely around your neck.
- 5
Holster the dual quad blasters at your hips using a utility belt, or carry them in your hands.
- 6
Put on the Star-Lord helmet mask to complete the cosmic outlaw look.
Makeup & hair
If going without the mask, style your hair in a messy, swept-back textured look with pomade. Add light stubble or a short, manicured beard to match Peter Quill's rugged appearance.
Guardians of the Galaxy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Star-Lord with Gamora, featuring green body paint, a black leather vest, and a silver sword.
- group
- Assemble the full crew with Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Drax, and Mantis for an epic group lineup.
- kids
- A scaled-down Star-Lord jumpsuit with a lightweight plastic half-mask and soft foam blasters.
- Plus size
- Opt for a relaxed-fit red duster coat instead of a fitted motorcycle jacket for comfort and style.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a custom Rocket Raccoon harness or a small orange jumpsuit.
Tips
- Keep the jacket unzipped if you are wearing this to a warm indoor party, as faux leather traps heat.
- Ensure the mask has clear visibility and ventilation before wearing it in dark or crowded spaces.
- Load a real cassette player with a custom 'Awesome Mix' tape for a fun, functional prop that plays music.
- Strike a confident, slightly goofy pose with your blasters raised for the best photos.
Guardians of the Galaxy costume FAQ
- What pants does Star-Lord wear?
- He wears dark grey or charcoal tactical cargo pants with integrated knee pads and brown leather boot spats over his boots.
- How do I make a DIY Star-Lord mask?
- You can use a template to cut pieces from EVA foam, glue them together around a basic face shield, and paint it with metallic acrylics.
- Can I do a Guardians of the Galaxy group costume?
- Yes, it is one of the best group themes. Members can dress as Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot, or Mantis.
Did you know? The walkman Peter Quill uses in the film is a Sony TPS-L2, which was the very first personal cassette player released in 1979.