Kakashi Hatake Costume
Master the Copy Ninja look with his signature flak jacket and mask.
Kakashi Hatake is the iconic, laid-back leader of Team 7 from the anime series Naruto. Fans love dressing up as him for his cool demeanor, mysterious face mask, and distinctive tactical gear. His signature look consists of a green flak jacket worn over a dark blue jumpsuit, finished with a tilted forehead protector.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Kakashi Hatake costume
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Green flak jacket
A padded, olive-green tactical vest with a high collar and front zipper.
DIY: Use a green utility vest and add foam padding to the shoulders.
Dark blue jumpsuit
A matching dark navy blue long-sleeve shirt and fitted pants.
DIY: Pair a navy blue long-sleeve t-shirt with navy blue sweatpants.
Navy blue face mask
A lightweight, breathable fabric mask that covers the neck, mouth, and nose.
DIY: Cut the sleeve off an old navy blue t-shirt to slide over your face.
Hidden Leaf headband
A blue fabric band with a metal plate engraved with the Hidden Leaf village symbol.
DIY: Paint the symbol onto a piece of gray cardboard and secure it to a blue fabric strip.
Spiky silver wig
A short, gravity-defying silver-white wig styled upwards and slightly to the side.
DIY: Style your own hair with heavy-hold gel and temporary silver hair spray.
White leg wraps
White athletic tape or bandages wrapped around the right thigh and lower shins.
DIY: Use strips of white cotton fabric or crepe bandages.
Fingerless gloves
Blue or black fingerless gloves featuring a silver metal plate on the back of the hand.
DIY: Cut the fingers off dark blue gloves and glue silver fabric paint squares to the backs.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark blue long-sleeve shirt and matching pants.
- 2
Wrap the white athletic tape securely around your right thigh and both lower shins.
- 3
Pull the navy blue face mask over your head, positioning it to cover your nose, mouth, and neck.
- 4
Put on the green tactical flak vest over the blue shirt and zip it up halfway.
- 5
Put on the spiky silver wig, adjusting the hairline so it sits naturally.
- 6
Tie the Hidden Leaf headband around your forehead, tilting it diagonally so it completely covers your left eye.
- 7
Slip on the fingerless gloves to complete the ninja gear.
Makeup & hair
Style the silver wig using strong-hold hairspray or wax to keep the spikes pointing upward. If you choose to slide the headband up to reveal your left eye, use red face paint or a red contact lens to recreate the Sharingan eye, along with a thin vertical scar drawn with makeup.
Kakashi Hatake for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Obito Uchiha or Rin Nohara for a classic Team Minato throwback.
- group
- Join forces with Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura to assemble the complete Team 7.
- kids
- Look for officially licensed kids' Kakashi jumpsuits that feature a soft, integrated fabric mask for comfort.
- Plus size
- Opt for separate green utility vests and stretchy navy cargo pants to ensure an adjustable, comfortable fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small green vest and tie a mini Hidden Leaf headband around their neck.
Tips
- Choose a face mask made of breathable cotton or athletic mesh so you can talk and breathe easily at crowded conventions.
- Use bobby pins to secure the heavy metal headband to your wig so it doesn't slip down your face while walking.
- Carry a small orange book prop to represent Kakashi's favorite novel for authentic in-character photo poses.
Kakashi Hatake costume FAQ
- What do you need for a Kakashi costume?
- You need a green tactical flak jacket, a dark blue long-sleeve shirt and pants, a navy face mask, a Hidden Leaf headband, white leg bandages, and a spiky silver wig.
- How do you wear Kakashi's headband?
- Tie the headband securely around your head, then tilt the metal plate down diagonally so it covers your left eye while leaving your right eye completely unobstructed.
- How do you style Kakashi's wig?
- Use a high-quality silver cosplay wig. Turn it upside down, spray it with heavy-hold hairspray, and use hair wax to piece out the thick, spiky sections pointing upward and slightly to the right.
Did you know? Kakashi's full face was kept a secret for over 15 years in the anime before his mask was finally removed in a special episode of Naruto Shippuden.