John Smith Costume
Explore new worlds in the classic blue uniform of Captain John Smith.
Captain John Smith is the brave English explorer from Disney's 1995 animated classic, Pocahontas. This costume is a popular choice for Disney fans, couples, and historical-themed events. The look features a distinctive light blue tunic with gray sleeves, matching blue trousers, dark brown boots, and his signature golden-blonde hair.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a John Smith costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete John Smith costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Light blue short-sleeve tunic
A light blue, short-sleeved tunic or vest that mimics his colonial armor plates.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off a light blue t-shirt or scrub top and wear it over a gray shirt.
Gray long-sleeve undershirt
A simple gray long-sleeve shirt worn underneath the blue tunic to represent his sleeves.
Light blue trousers
Matching light blue pants, scrub pants, or slim-fit trousers that tuck into boots.
DIY: Use light blue sweatpants or dye a pair of white cotton pants.
Brown waist belt
A wide dark brown faux-leather belt with a simple gold or silver buckle.
Dark brown knee-high boots
Dark brown cuff-top boots or faux-leather boot covers worn over brown shoes.
DIY: Wrap brown felt or vinyl around the calves of brown dress shoes to look like boots.
Blonde wig
A short, feathered, golden-blonde wig styled with a slight middle part.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made John Smith costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the gray long-sleeve undershirt first.
- 2
Layer the light blue short-sleeve tunic or vest directly over the gray shirt.
- 3
Put on the matching light blue trousers.
- 4
Fasten the wide brown belt snugly around your waist over the tunic.
- 5
Tuck the cuffs of the light blue trousers into the dark brown knee-high boots.
- 6
Put on the blonde wig, brushing it back slightly to match his animated hairstyle.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and natural. Style the blonde wig with a slight center part, feathered back at the sides, falling just above the shoulders.
John Smith for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed in a Pocahontas fringe dress and necklace.
- group
- Add characters like Meeko, Percy, or Governor Ratcliffe for a full group theme.
- kids
- A miniature version with a blue felt tunic, gray long sleeves, and soft brown boot covers.
- Plus size
- Use comfortable light blue medical scrub pants and a matching scrub top cut into a tunic shape.
- pet
- Dress a pug as Percy, Governor Ratcliffe's pampered dog.
Tips
- Scrub pants are an excellent, affordable, and comfortable option for the light blue pants.
- If you don't want to buy expensive boots, brown faux-leather boot tops/covers are cheap and slide right over regular shoes.
- Carry a toy compass or a rolled-up paper map as a simple, character-accurate prop.
John Smith costume FAQ
- What color is John Smith's outfit?
- He wears a light blue tunic/armor over a gray long-sleeve shirt, matching light blue pants, and dark brown boots.
- How can I make a DIY John Smith costume?
- Combine a gray long-sleeve shirt under a light blue t-shirt with the sleeves cut off. Pair with light blue scrub pants, a brown belt, and brown boots.
- Is this costume good for couples?
- Yes, it is most famously paired with a Pocahontas costume for a classic Disney couples look.
Did you know? In the 1995 Disney film, Captain John Smith was voiced by famous actor Mel Gibson, who also performed his own singing parts.