What color pants do In-N-Out employees wear?

In-N-Out employees wear clean, solid white pants or white jeans as part of their standard uniform.

How do I make a DIY In-N-Out hat?

You can fold white cardstock into a classic soda jerk hat shape, then use red marker or red tape to add the signature stripes and yellow arrow logo.

What is the apron pin trick?

In-N-Out workers traditionally pin their aprons in place using a large safety pin at the waist to keep them secure and neat.

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In-N-Out Burger Costume

Serve up classic West Coast style with this iconic fast-food uniform.

The In-N-Out Burger employee uniform is a beloved West Coast staple, recognizable by its clean retro aesthetic. Perfect for food lovers and group themes, this look is incredibly easy to assemble using basic white clothing and red accessories. With a paper soda jerk hat and a red apron, you will look ready to take orders for Double-Doubles.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $20–50

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White button-up shirt
A crisp, short-sleeve white collared shirt.
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White pants
Solid white straight-leg pants or white jeans.
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Red waist apron
A solid red half-apron that ties around the waist.
DIY: Cut a piece of red fabric and tie it around your waist with a black ribbon.
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Paper soda jerk hat
A retro white paper diner hat, ideally with red stripes.
DIY: Fold white cardstock into a classic paper hat shape and draw red stripes with a marker.
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Red crossover tie
A small red crossover uniform tie or a simple red bow tie.
DIY: Fold a strip of red fabric or ribbon and pin it under your collar.
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Black belt and shoes
A simple black leather belt and clean black slip-on shoes.
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DIY Name Tag
A white rectangular name tag featuring a yellow arrow logo.
DIY: Draw a yellow arrow on white cardstock, write a name in black marker, and hot-glue a safety pin to the back.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the white short-sleeve button-up shirt and tuck it neatly into the white pants.
2
Secure the white pants with a classic black leather belt.
3
Tie the red waist apron around your waist, securing it tightly in the back.
4
Fasten the red crossover tie or small bow tie under the collar of your shirt.
5
Pin your DIY name tag to the left side of your shirt chest.
6
Fold and place the paper soda jerk hat on your head, tilting it slightly to one side.
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Complete the look with clean black shoes.

Makeup & hair

Keep hair neat and tidy, pulled back if long, to match fast-food health standards. Makeup should be minimal and natural.

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

couples: One person dresses as an employee, and the other wears a DIY cardboard hamburger or french fry box costume.
group: Gather a crew where everyone wears the uniform, with one person carrying a red tray of faux burgers and fries.
kids: A miniature version using a white toddler tee, white pants, a red cloth napkin as an apron, and a paper hat.
Plus size: Look for stretch-comfort white denim or utility pants and a relaxed-fit white button-down shirt.
pet: Dress your dog in a red pet-sized t-shirt with a miniature paper hat secured by an elastic band.

Tips

Use a large safety pin to secure the front corner of your apron for that authentic In-N-Out look.
Carry a red plastic serving tray with clean burger wrappers or empty cups as a prop.
Keep a stain remover pen handy, as all-white outfits are highly prone to spills during parties.

In-N-Out Burger costume FAQ

What color pants do In-N-Out employees wear?: In-N-Out employees wear clean, solid white pants or white jeans as part of their standard uniform.
How do I make a DIY In-N-Out hat?: You can fold white cardstock into a classic soda jerk hat shape, then use red marker or red tape to add the signature stripes and yellow arrow logo.
What is the apron pin trick?: In-N-Out workers traditionally pin their aprons in place using a large safety pin at the waist to keep them secure and neat.

Did you know? In-N-Out's iconic paper hats have been part of the uniform since the chain's founding in 1948, maintaining a classic 1950s diner aesthetic.