John Lennon Costume
Channel the peace-loving music icon in his signature all-white suit.
John Lennon remains one of the most influential musicians and peace activists in history as the co-founder of the Beatles. His most iconic and recognizable solo-era look is the minimalist, all-white double-breasted suit from the Abbey Road album cover. Recreating this look is a sophisticated yet simple way to pay tribute to a rock legend.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a John Lennon costume
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White suit jacket
A white double-breasted or single-breasted blazer with structured shoulders.
DIY: Use a thrifted light-colored blazer and spray paint it fabric-safe white.
White dress pants
Matching white trousers or slightly flared bell-bottom pants to capture the late '60s silhouette.
DIY: Use plain white jeans or chinos you already own.
White button-down shirt
A crisp white collared dress shirt, worn slightly open at the collar with no tie.
DIY: Any clean white collared shirt from your closet.
Round wire-rimmed glasses
Small, circular metal-framed glasses with clear or lightly tinted yellow/blue lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap circular sunglasses.
Brown dress shoes
Classic brown leather dress shoes or boots, as seen on the Abbey Road cover.
DIY: Any brown boots or loafers.
Shoulder-length brown wig
A center-parted, straight brown wig reaching just past the shoulders.
DIY: Style your own hair with a middle part and light texturizing spray if it's long enough.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white button-down shirt, leaving the top two buttons undone for a relaxed look.
- 2
Tuck the shirt neatly into the white dress pants and secure with a simple belt if needed.
- 3
Put on the white suit jacket over the shirt.
- 4
Put on the shoulder-length brown wig, ensuring it has a distinct, neat center part.
- 5
Slip on the round, wire-rimmed glasses.
- 6
Finish the look with clean brown dress shoes or boots.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural or nonexistent. Style the wig or your natural hair with a clean middle part, letting it fall straight down the sides of your face. A light, natural-looking beard or stubble can be added to match his late-60s look.
John Lennon for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Yoko Ono in an all-white dress, wide-brimmed white hat, and oversized sunglasses.
- group
- Gather three friends dressed as Paul, George, and Ringo to recreate the Abbey Road crossing.
- kids
- A miniature white suit with tiny round wire glasses makes for an adorable vintage look.
- Plus size
- Opt for a relaxed-fit white linen suit for comfort and a breezy '60s aesthetic.
Tips
- Make sure to wear nude or white undergarments beneath the white pants to avoid them showing through.
- Carry a toy acoustic guitar or a peace sign prop to make the musician theme instantly recognizable.
- Keep a lint roller handy, as all-white outfits easily pick up dust and pet hair.
John Lennon costume FAQ
- What is John Lennon's most famous outfit?
- His most famous outfit is the all-white suit he wore on the cover of the Beatles' 1969 album, Abbey Road.
- What kind of glasses did John Lennon wear?
- He famously wore small, round, metal-framed Windsor glasses, which became his signature accessory.
- How do I style my hair for a John Lennon costume?
- You need shoulder-length, straight brown hair parted directly down the middle. A wig works perfectly if you don't have long hair.
Did you know? John Lennon's iconic round glasses were originally issued to him in 1966 for his role in the film 'How I Won the War', after which he adopted them as his permanent personal style.