Ike Turner Costume
Recreate the classic 1970s retro soul and rock style.
Ike Turner was a pioneering American musician and bandleader best known for his dynamic performances in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. People choose this costume for retro music-themed parties and classic couples costumes paired with Tina Turner. The look features a bold 1970s polyester suit or a matching shirt and bell-bottom set, complete with a distinctive mustache and retro hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Ike Turner costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ike Turner costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Retro 1970s Suit or Set
A vibrant polyester matching set with a wide-collared button-down shirt and matching bell-bottom pants, preferably in a bold color like blue, red, or brown.
DIY: Pair a vintage wide-collar dress shirt with any flared trousers from a thrift store.
Retro Shag Wig
A dark brown or black synthetic wig featuring a feathered, layered 1970s shag cut with sideburns.
DIY: Style your own hair with heavy pomade and blow-dry it forward into a feathered shag if length permits.
Fake Mustache
A thin, neatly trimmed dark brown or black horseshoe or pencil mustache.
DIY: Draw a thin, neat mustache using a dark brown or black eyeliner pencil.
Vintage Aviator Sunglasses
Gold-rimmed aviator sunglasses with yellow, brown, or lightly tinted lenses.
DIY: Use any wire-rimmed retro sunglasses you already own.
Platform Dress Shoes
Black or white faux-leather dress shoes with a chunky heel or slight platform.
DIY: Wear standard shiny black leather dress shoes.
Toy Fender Stratocaster Guitar
A prop electric guitar, preferably a classic sunburst or white Stratocaster style, with a shoulder strap.
DIY: Cut a guitar shape out of sturdy cardboard and paint it to look like a vintage electric guitar.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Ike Turner costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the matching 1970s wide-collar shirt and leave the top few buttons open to show off the retro style.
- 2
Pull on the matching bell-bottom pants, securing them with a wide vintage belt if needed.
- 3
Put on the black platform dress shoes, ensuring the flared pant hems drape slightly over the shoes.
- 4
Apply the fake mustache to your upper lip, centering it carefully, or draw one on with makeup.
- 5
Adjust the retro shag wig, brushing the layers forward and blending the sideburns near your ears.
- 6
Slip on the gold-rimmed aviator sunglasses.
- 7
Sling the prop guitar over your shoulder using the strap to complete the bandleader look.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal, focusing entirely on the thin, well-groomed 1970s mustache. Style the wig to look feathered and voluminous, typical of the early-to-mid '70s music scene.
Ike Turner for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a partner dressed as Tina Turner in a sparkling gold fringe mini-dress and a voluminous, wild 1980s wig.
- group
- Add backup singers dressed as the Ikettes in matching sequined shift dresses and go-go boots.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretch-polyester 1970s leisure suit with an elastic waistband for maximum comfort.
Tips
- Polyester suits can get warm; wear a lightweight cotton undershirt underneath to stay cool.
- Practice holding the prop guitar in a classic performance pose for photos.
- If using a stick-on mustache, bring extra spirit gum or eyelash glue in case the adhesive loosens from sweat.
Ike Turner costume FAQ
- What kind of guitar did Ike Turner play?
- He was famous for playing a Fender Stratocaster, so a white or sunburst Stratocaster prop works best for this costume.
- How do I make a DIY Ike Turner costume?
- Visit a thrift store to find a wide-collared button-down shirt and flared pants. Add a cheap 70s wig, aviator sunglasses, and draw on a thin mustache with eyeliner.
- Is this costume suitable for couples?
- Yes, it is highly popular as a couples costume when paired with a Tina Turner costume, representing the famous 1970s musical duo.
Did you know? Ike Turner is widely credited with recording what many music historians consider the very first rock and roll record, 'Rocket 88', in 1951.