Indiana Jones Costume
Grab your fedora and whip for the ultimate adventure-ready look.
Indiana Jones is one of cinema's most legendary adventurers, making him a perennial favorite for Halloween and cosplay. His rugged, military-inspired outfit is instantly recognizable by its classic silhouette and practical outdoor gear. The complete look features a weathered leather jacket, a pinched-crown fedora, a khaki safari shirt, and his signature bullwhip.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $80–250
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What you need for a Indiana Jones costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Indiana Jones costume — one box instead of 8 pieces.
Brown wool felt fedora
A dark brown wide-brimmed fedora with a pinched front crown and a matching dark brown grosgrain ribbon.
DIY: Use a brown fedora you already own, steam the crown to pinch the front tightly, and add a dark brown ribbon.
Brown distressed leather jacket
A brown leather or faux-leather flight jacket featuring a shirt-style collar, zippered front, and plain cuffs without elastic waistbands.
DIY: Use an old brown leather jacket and lightly rub fine sandpaper over the seams and elbows to create a weathered, worn-in look.
Khaki safari shirt
A long-sleeved, button-down khaki or tan cotton shirt featuring shoulder epaulets and two buttoned chest pockets with vertical center pleats.
DIY: Take a plain tan button-down shirt and sew simple fabric strips onto the shoulders to mimic military epaulets.
Greyish-brown pleated trousers
Rugged, straight-leg trousers in a greyish-brown or dark khaki hue, ideally with front pleats.
DIY: Use any pair of dark khaki or brown chinos from your closet.
Woven canvas web belt
An olive drab or khaki military-style cotton webbing belt with a simple metal slider buckle.
Leather satchel bag
A canvas or leather messenger bag with a long leather shoulder strap, styled after a vintage military gas mask bag.
DIY: Use a brown canvas messenger bag and swap the strap for a brown leather belt.
Toy leather bullwhip
A braided brown leather or faux-leather whip, typically 6 to 10 feet long, with a wrist loop.
DIY: Braid thick brown yarn or utility rope together, wrapping the handle in brown duct tape to look like leather.
Brown leather lace-up boots
Rugged, ankle-high brown leather work boots with dark laces and a sturdy rubber sole.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pleated khaki trousers and thread the olive drab canvas web belt through the loops.
- 2
Put on the khaki safari shirt, buttoning it up but leaving the top one or two buttons open for a rugged look, then roll the sleeves up slightly to the forearms.
- 3
Tuck the shirt securely into the trousers.
- 4
Put on the brown leather lace-up boots and pull the trouser hems neatly over the boot tops.
- 5
Sling the canvas satchel bag over your right shoulder so the bag rests on your left hip.
- 6
Put on the distressed brown leather jacket, leaving it unzipped to show off the shirt and gear.
- 7
Place the brown fedora firmly on your head, tilting the brim slightly forward, and carry the coiled bullwhip in your hand or loop it over your belt.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a messy, swept-back look. Use a light touch of brown eyeshadow or bronzer on your cheeks and forehead to simulate trail dirt and sweat, and opt for a rugged, multi-day stubble look if possible.
Indiana Jones for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Marion Ravenwood in her white-and-red embroidered Egyptian blouse and red harem pants, or her white satin gown.
- group
- Form an adventure crew with Short Round in his baseball cap and grey vest, and Dr. Henry Jones Sr. in his tweed suit, bow tie, and bucket hat.
- kids
- Dress your child in a mini khaki shirt, brown pants, and a felt fedora, swapping the whip for a soft plush version.
- Plus size
- Look for relaxed-fit or athletic-fit pleated chinos and a lightweight cotton safari shirt to ensure comfortable movement while exploring.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small brown felt hat and a tiny brown dog jacket, or a custom 'Indiana' name tag.
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Indiana jones costume youth
- Dress your child in a mini khaki shirt, brown pants, and a felt fedora, swapping the whip for a soft plush version.
Indiana jones costume couple
- Pair up with Marion Ravenwood in her white-and-red embroidered Egyptian blouse and red harem pants, or her white satin gown.
Tips
- To make the costume look authentic, do not wear pristine clothes; wash the shirt and pants several times, and lightly scuff the boots.
- The fedora is the most important piece of the silhouette, so choose a high-quality wool felt hat that holds its shape rather than a cheap plastic one.
- If you are carrying a prop whip at a crowded party, keep it coiled and secured to your belt to avoid tripping others or violating venue rules.
- Wear breathable cotton fabrics for the shirt and pants, as the leather jacket can get very warm indoors.
Indiana Jones costume FAQ
- What kind of hat does Indiana Jones wear?
- Indiana Jones wears a classic high-crowned, wide-brimmed fedora made of brown wool felt, featuring a pinched front and a dark brown ribbon.
- What bag does Indiana Jones carry?
- He carries a British Mark VII gas mask bag from the World War II era, which is a rugged olive-drab canvas satchel worn with a custom leather strap.
- How do you make a DIY Indiana Jones whip?
- You can create a safe costume whip by braiding brown nylon rope or vinyl strips together, wrapping the handle end tightly with brown electrical tape to form a solid grip.
- What boots does Indiana Jones wear?
- In the films, Indiana Jones wears Alden 405 true-balance work boots, which are rugged, ankle-high brown leather lace-up boots.
Did you know? The costume department heavily distressed Harrison Ford's original leather jackets by dragging them through the dirt, rubbing them with wire brushes, and even using Ford's own pocket knife to score the leather.