Johnny Bravo Costume
Flex your cartoon style with this easy, high-energy 90s throwback look.
Johnny Bravo is the ultimate self-confident, pompadour-wearing cartoon icon from Cartoon Network's classic era. People love this costume because it is instantly recognizable, highly nostalgic, and incredibly easy to put together with basic wardrobe pieces. The look consists of a tight black t-shirt, blue jeans, dark sunglasses, and his signature towering blonde hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Johnny Bravo costume
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Black fitted t-shirt
A plain, tight-fitting black crewneck t-shirt or muscle tee to show off your physique.
DIY: Use a black t-shirt you already own, rolling the sleeves up slightly to emphasize the arms.
Blue jeans
Classic straight-leg or slim-fit blue jeans in a medium to bright blue wash.
DIY: Any standard bright blue denim jeans from your closet will work perfectly.
Blonde pompadour wig
A tall, stylized yellow-blonde wig shaped into an exaggerated, gravity-defying pompadour.
DIY: Style your own hair with heavy-hold gel and yellow hairspray, or shape yellow craft foam into a wig shape.
Black sunglasses
Thick, square-framed black sunglasses that completely obscure the eyes.
DIY: Any chunky black plastic sunglasses or classic wayfarers.
Black boots or shoes
Simple black casual shoes, boots, or sneakers to complete the lower half.
DIY: Wear any plain black sneakers or dress shoes you already own.
Pocket comb
A simple black plastic pocket comb to use as a prop for his constant grooming.
DIY: Carry any standard black comb in your back pocket.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the tight black t-shirt, tucking it neatly into your blue jeans.
- 2
Secure your jeans with a simple black belt if needed to keep the look clean.
- 3
Put on the black casual shoes or boots.
- 4
Secure your natural hair under a wig cap, then put on the blonde pompadour wig, adjusting it so it sits high on your forehead.
- 5
Slide on the thick black sunglasses.
- 6
Place the black pocket comb in your back pocket, leaving the top sticking out slightly.
- 7
Strike a classic flexing pose and practice your best Elvis-inspired vocal delivery.
Makeup & hair
No makeup is needed for this look. For the hair, if you are not using a pre-styled wig, use a strong-hold pomade or hair gel on natural hair, blow-dry it upward into a massive quiff, and spray generously with yellow temporary hair color spray.
Johnny Bravo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as Bunny Bravo (his mom) in a red dress and glasses, or a generic 90s-style woman rejecting his advances.
- group
- Form a 90s Cartoon Network group with characters from Dexter's Laboratory, Powerpuff Girls, and Courage the Cowardly Dog.
- kids
- A cute, scaled-down version using a black tee, jeans, sunglasses, and a soft yellow felt or foam wig.
- Plus size
- Choose a comfortable stretch-cotton black tee and relaxed-fit blue jeans for an easy, comfortable fit.
- pet
- A small black t-shirt and a tiny yellow felt pompadour hat secured with an elastic chin strap.
Tips
- Keep a comb handy in your pocket to use as an easy, interactive prop for photos.
- If the wig feels top-heavy, secure it to your head or wig cap using bobby pins around the perimeter.
- Strike Johnny's signature pose—one hand on your hip, the other flexing your bicep—for the perfect photo op.
Johnny Bravo costume FAQ
- What kind of shirt does Johnny Bravo wear?
- He wears a plain, tight-fitting black short-sleeve crewneck t-shirt tucked into his pants.
- How do I get Johnny Bravo's hair?
- The easiest way is to purchase a pre-styled yellow blonde pompadour costume wig. Alternatively, you can style your own hair using extreme-hold gel, hairspray, and yellow temporary hair color spray.
- Is a Johnny Bravo costume easy to DIY?
- Yes, it is incredibly easy. You likely already own the black t-shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes, meaning you only need to source the blonde wig and black sunglasses.
Did you know? Johnny Bravo's character design and voice were heavily inspired by Elvis Presley and James Dean.