How do you make the Wet Bandits costume?

You need a long grey trench coat, a brown vest, a plaid shirt, jeans, a black beanie, and fingerless gloves. For Harry, add white feathers to the coat; for Marv, paint an iron-shaped burn on your face.

What does Harry wear on his head in Home Alone?

Harry wears a classic black knit beanie. After Kevin's blowtorch trap, the top of his beanie is singed open, revealing his bald, charred head.

How do you do the burnt head effect for Harry?

Cut a small hole in the top of a cheap black beanie, apply black face paint to your scalp visible through the hole, and smudge black makeup around the edges of the fabric.

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Harry Lime Costume

Channel your inner Wet Bandit with this classic Home Alone villain look.

Harry Lime is the short-tempered mastermind of the Wet Bandits from the classic holiday film Home Alone. Played by Joe Pesci, his iconic look is instantly recognizable and perfect for winter or holiday-themed events. The costume features layered 1990s winter wear, a signature black beanie, and optional hilarious battle damage from Kevin McCallister's traps.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $40–100

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Dark Grey or Tweed Trench Coat
A long, heavy wool or tweed overcoat in dark grey or charcoal.
DIY: Use any oversized dark winter coat or trench coat from a thrift store.
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Brown Tweed Vest
A button-up vintage-style vest in brown or dark beige tweed.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old brown button-up shirt or sweater.
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Plaid Flannel Shirt
A classic button-down plaid flannel shirt in muted tones like green, brown, or blue.
DIY: Use any plaid or checkered button-down shirt from your closet.
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Black Knit Beanie
A simple black ribbed knit beanie worn pulled down slightly.
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Fingerless Gloves
Black or dark grey knit fingerless gloves.
DIY: Cut the fingertips off a cheap pair of black knit gloves.
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White Craft Feathers
A small pack of loose white feathers to stick to your coat for the post-trap look.
DIY: Pull a few feathers from an old down pillow.
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How to put it together

1
Put on a pair of relaxed-fit blue jeans and sturdy black work boots.
2
Button up the plaid flannel shirt and layer the brown tweed vest over it.
3
Put on the long dark grey trench coat, leaving it unbuttoned to show the layers.
4
Pull the black knit beanie snugly onto your head.
5
Put on the black fingerless gloves.
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Optional: Use fabric glue or double-sided tape to scatter white craft feathers across the shoulders of your coat and beanie to recreate the feather trap scene.
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Optional: Apply a patch of black makeup to the top of your beanie to mimic the blowtorch burn mark.

Makeup & hair

Keep hair hidden under the beanie. To recreate the blowtorch trap scene, use black face paint or cosmetic soot to create a charred burn mark on the top of the beanie, and add light black smudges to your forehead and cheeks.

Harry Lime for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with a partner dressed as Marv Merchants, complete with a painted-on iron mark on their face, to complete the Wet Bandits duo.
group: Add a third person dressed as Kevin McCallister wearing a green parka and carrying a toy BB gun or a paint can.
kids: A great, warm choice for kids; scale down the trench coat and add a drawn-on gold tooth with gold tooth wax.
Plus size: The layered, oversized nature of 1990s winter wear makes this exceptionally comfortable and easy to fit for all body types.
pet: Dress a small dog in a tiny black beanie and a brown fleece vest to be your pint-sized partner in crime.

Tips

This costume is incredibly warm, making it perfect for cold outdoor Halloween nights or winter holiday parties.
To sell the character, practice Harry's signature angry, high-pitched grumbling and muttering.
For a great photo prop, carry a vintage-style flashlight or a silver crowbar made of foam.
Use gold tooth wax or foil on one of your upper teeth to recreate Harry's shiny gold tooth smile.

Harry Lime costume FAQ

How do you make the Wet Bandits costume?: You need a long grey trench coat, a brown vest, a plaid shirt, jeans, a black beanie, and fingerless gloves. For Harry, add white feathers to the coat; for Marv, paint an iron-shaped burn on your face.
What does Harry wear on his head in Home Alone?: Harry wears a classic black knit beanie. After Kevin's blowtorch trap, the top of his beanie is singed open, revealing his bald, charred head.
How do you do the burnt head effect for Harry?: Cut a small hole in the top of a cheap black beanie, apply black face paint to your scalp visible through the hole, and smudge black makeup around the edges of the fabric.

Did you know? Joe Pesci avoided Macaulay Culkin on set so that the young actor would be genuinely intimidated by him, making their on-screen dynamic more realistic.