Where can I get an official In-N-Out hat?

You can purchase official hats and merchandise directly from the In-N-Out Burger Company Store online, or sometimes ask nicely for one at a restaurant location.

How do you do the red tie on the uniform?

It is not a traditional necktie. It is a strip of red fabric folded over and pinned directly to the center of the shirt collar using a large silver safety pin.

Is this costume easy to DIY last-minute?

Yes, if you have white clothes, you only need a red apron, some red fabric or ribbon for the tie, and a white paper hat to complete the look.

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In-N-Out Costume

Order up! Serve classic California style with this iconic fast-food uniform.

The In-N-Out Burger employee uniform is a beloved West Coast staple, instantly recognizable by its crisp white color palette, red accents, and retro paper hat. People choose this costume for its nostalgic, clean-cut aesthetic and high recognition factor at parties. The look consists of a white button-up shirt, white pants, a red apron, a red safety-pin tie, and the signature paper cap.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~20 min
Budget: $25–60

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White short-sleeve button-up shirt
A crisp, plain white short-sleeve collared shirt, worn tucked in.
DIY: Use any plain white collared shirt you already own.
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White pants
Straight-leg white jeans, chinos, or painter pants.
DIY: White scrubs or white jeans work perfectly.
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Red apron
A solid red waist apron that ties in the back.
DIY: Cut a piece of red fabric to size and attach red ribbon ties.
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In-N-Out paper hat
The classic white paper soda jerk hat with the red and yellow logo.
DIY: Fold a white paper hat from cardstock and draw the red palm tree logo on the side.
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Red skinny tie or safety pin tie
A thin red fabric tie secured at the collar with a large silver safety pin.
DIY: Use a strip of red ribbon or fabric pinned under the collar with a safety pin.
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Black belt and black shoes
A simple black leather belt paired with clean black slip-resistant shoes or sneakers.
DIY: Any plain black belt and black sneakers will do.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the white short-sleeve button-up shirt and the white pants.
2
Tuck the shirt cleanly into the pants and secure them with a black belt.
3
Tie the red waist apron around your waist, securing it with a bow in the back.
4
Loop the red tie under your shirt collar, securing the front crossover with a large silver safety pin.
5
Put on the black shoes.
6
Unfold the paper soda jerk hat and place it squarely on your head, slightly tilted forward.
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Optional: Carry a red plastic food tray or an empty In-N-Out burger box as a prop.

Makeup & hair

Keep hair neat, tidy, and tucked behind the ears or under the hat. Makeup should be minimal, clean, and natural to match a professional food service standard.

In-N-Out for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person dresses as an In-N-Out associate, and the other dresses as a double-double burger or a cup of animal-style fries.
group: Have a whole crew of associates, with one person carrying a cardboard drive-thru menu board.
kids: A miniature version of the uniform using a white t-shirt, white sweatpants, a red cloth waist tie, and a paper hat.
Plus size: Look for comfortable white stretch chinos and an adjustable tie-back red utility apron.
pet: A red bandana around the neck and a tiny paper hat secured with an elastic band.

Tips

Keep a tide pen handy, as wearing all-white makes you highly vulnerable to party spills.
If you cannot find an official paper hat, many retro diner paper hats look identical from a distance.
Carry an empty, clean In-N-Out paper cup or burger wrapper to instantly sell the look.
Wear dark or nude undergarments beneath the white pants to avoid them showing through.

In-N-Out costume FAQ

Where can I get an official In-N-Out hat?: You can purchase official hats and merchandise directly from the In-N-Out Burger Company Store online, or sometimes ask nicely for one at a restaurant location.
How do you do the red tie on the uniform?: It is not a traditional necktie. It is a strip of red fabric folded over and pinned directly to the center of the shirt collar using a large silver safety pin.
Is this costume easy to DIY last-minute?: Yes, if you have white clothes, you only need a red apron, some red fabric or ribbon for the tie, and a white paper hat to complete the look.

Did you know? In-N-Out associates have worn variations of this classic white-and-red uniform since the chain's early days in the mid-20th century, maintaining a retro 'soda jerk' aesthetic.