Joan Jett Costume
Channel the Queen of Rock and Roll with pure punk attitude.
Joan Jett is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known as the Queen of Rock and Roll. Dressing as Joan Jett is a popular choice for music lovers who want a bold, rebellious look. Her signature style consists of a black shag haircut, a leather jacket, a graphic band tee, and plenty of silver hardware.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Joan Jett costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Joan Jett costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Black Shag Wig
A heavily layered, shoulder-length black wig with choppy bangs.
DIY: Style your own dark hair with heavy texturizing spray and hairspray for a messy, layered look.
Black Moto Jacket
A classic black faux-leather motorcycle jacket with silver zippers and snaps.
Graphic Rock Tee
A vintage-style sleeveless tank or t-shirt, ideally featuring a red heart, a skull, or a classic rock band logo.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old black t-shirt and paint a white or red heart on the front.
Black Skinny Pants
Tight black jeans, faux-leather pants, or a red jumpsuit with black accents.
DIY: Use tight black denim jeans from your closet.
Studded Belt and Jewelry
A silver-studded black belt, a black leather choker, and chunky silver chain necklaces.
Fingerless Gloves
Black leather or fishnet fingerless gloves.
DIY: Cut the fingers off a pair of cheap black knit gloves.
Inflatable or Toy Guitar
A classic double-cutaway electric guitar prop, preferably in white or black.
DIY: Cut a guitar shape out of sturdy cardboard and paint it white with black details.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Joan Jett costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black skinny pants or faux-leather leggings.
- 2
Tuck the graphic rock tee into the pants, or leave it loose for a more casual look.
- 3
Secure the pants with a heavy silver-studded belt.
- 4
Layer on the silver chain necklaces, leather choker, and slide on the fingerless gloves.
- 5
Put on the black shag wig, shaking it out to maximize the messy, textured volume.
- 6
Drape the black leather motorcycle jacket over your shoulders or wear it open.
- 7
Sling the toy electric guitar strap over your shoulder to complete the rockstar persona.
Makeup & hair
Apply heavy black eyeliner smudged around the upper and lower lash lines for a smoky, worn-in look. Keep the rest of the makeup minimal with a nude lip. Shake out the shag wig to ensure the bangs are choppy and framing the eyes.
Joan Jett for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Cherie Currie in her iconic corset look, or a 1980s punk rocker.
- group
- Form The Runaways or Joan Jett & the Blackhearts with bandmates in matching 70s and 80s punk-rock attire.
- kids
- A mini rockstar outfit featuring a tiny leather jacket, a graphic tee, and temporary black hair spray.
- Plus size
- Opt for high-waisted black stretch denim and an oversized distressed band tee worn under a draped moto jacket.
- pet
- A black pet tank top with a heart graphic and a tiny red bandana around the collar.
Tips
- Wear comfortable footwear like black combat boots or classic canvas sneakers, as Joan Jett is all about practical rock style.
- If wearing a real leather jacket gets too hot indoors, swap it for a lightweight black denim vest.
- Practice your best rockstar sneer and guitar-playing pose for photos.
Joan Jett costume FAQ
- What is Joan Jett's signature look?
- Her signature look features a black shag haircut, a black leather motorcycle jacket, a graphic band t-shirt, tight black pants, and heavy silver punk jewelry.
- How do I style my hair for a Joan Jett costume?
- Use a black shag wig with choppy bangs, or style your own dark hair by adding lots of texture spray, teasing the crown, and piece-y styling with pomade.
- What kind of guitar does Joan Jett play?
- She is famous for playing a white Gibson Melody Maker. A white toy or inflatable electric guitar makes the perfect prop.
Did you know? Joan Jett was the first woman to start her own independent record label, Blackheart Records, after being rejected by 23 different major labels.