Josh Allen Costume
Channel your inner QB1 with the ultimate Buffalo Bills look.
Dressing up as Josh Allen is a touchdown choice for Buffalo Bills fans and football lovers alike. This costume captures the star quarterback's game-day look, featuring his signature blue number 17 jersey and full football gear. It is a highly recognizable, comfortable, and sporty outfit perfect for Halloween, tailgates, or game-day parties.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $40–150
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What you need for a Josh Allen costume
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Blue Number 17 Jersey
A royal blue Buffalo Bills home jersey featuring the white and red number 17 on the front, back, and shoulders, with 'ALLEN' printed on the back.
DIY: Use a plain royal blue t-shirt and apply white iron-on numbers and letters to spell out ALLEN and 17.
White Football Pants
White athletic pants or football pants featuring red and blue stripes running down the sides.
DIY: Use plain white sweatpants or joggers and fabric-glue red and blue ribbon down the outer seams.
White Football Helmet
A white football helmet featuring the red and blue charging buffalo logo on the sides and a grey facemask.
DIY: Wear a royal blue or white Buffalo Bills baseball cap instead for a lighter, more comfortable alternative.
Football
A standard brown leather or foam NFL football to carry as a prop.
Eye Black
Black grease paint or stick-on adhesive strips placed under the eyes to reduce glare.
DIY: Use black Halloween face paint or a smudge of black eyeliner under each eye.
White Arm Sleeve
A white compression sleeve worn on the right arm.
DIY: Cut the foot off a long white athletic sock and slide it onto your forearm.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white football pants or joggers and secure them comfortably.
- 2
Slip on the royal blue number 17 Buffalo Bills jersey over a t-shirt.
- 3
Slide the white compression sleeve onto your right arm, pulling it up past your elbow.
- 4
Apply a swipe of black eye grease or stick-on eye black strips directly under each eye.
- 5
Put on white athletic socks and lace up a pair of white sneakers or cleats.
- 6
Carry the football in one hand and either wear the helmet or carry it under your opposite arm.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair short and neat, or tucked under the helmet or cap. Apply two simple swipes of black eye grease under each eye for that authentic game-day focus.
Josh Allen for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a Buffalo Bills cheerleader or a referee.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as other Bills players, a coach with a clipboard, and a fan holding a 'Bills Mafia' sign.
- kids
- Use a youth-sized Josh Allen jersey, white mesh pants, and a plastic toy Bills helmet.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting, breathable mesh jersey and comfortable white athletic joggers instead of tight football pants.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a mini Buffalo Bills pet jersey or team bandana.
Tips
- If you do not have a real helmet, a blue or white baseball cap with a Bills logo is much lighter and more comfortable to wear all night.
- Wear comfortable white sneakers instead of real cleats if you plan on walking around or standing on hard floors.
- Carry a soft foam football instead of a heavy leather one for easy carrying and casual tossing.
Josh Allen costume FAQ
- What number does Josh Allen wear?
- Josh Allen wears number 17 for the Buffalo Bills.
- How can I make a DIY Josh Allen costume?
- Use a plain royal blue t-shirt and use white fabric paint or iron-on transfers to add 'ALLEN' and '17' to the back, and '17' to the front. Pair it with white sweatpants and a blue Bills cap.
- Do I need real shoulder pads for this costume?
- No, real shoulder pads are heavy and hot. You can wear a padded compression shirt or simply let the jersey hang naturally for a more casual party look.
Did you know? Josh Allen was drafted seventh overall by the Buffalo Bills in 2018 and has since become one of the NFL's premier dual-threat quarterbacks.