Kim Jong Un Costume
Recreate the distinctive look of the North Korean leader with ease.
Dressing up as Kim Jong Un is a popular choice for political satire, costume parties, and group themes. The look is highly recognizable, centered around his signature dark Mao-style suit and distinctively styled haircut. This guide helps you assemble the outfit using simple, structured pieces and styling techniques.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Kim Jong Un costume
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Dark Mao-style suit jacket
A black, charcoal, or dark grey button-up jacket with a high mandarin collar and front pockets.
DIY: Use a plain black button-up shirt, buttoned all the way to the top, with the collar folded upward.
Matching dark trousers
Loose-fitting black or dark grey dress pants that match the jacket.
DIY: Any standard black or dark grey slacks will work.
Black dress shoes
Simple, polished black leather or faux-leather dress shoes.
DIY: Any clean black formal shoes or loafers.
Horn-rimmed glasses
Tortoiseshell or black half-rimmed or horn-rimmed eyeglasses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of an old pair of dark-framed reading glasses.
Kim Jong Un latex mask
An optional full-head latex mask depicting the leader's face for instant recognition.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black or dark grey trousers and secure them with a simple black belt.
- 2
Put on the mandarin collar jacket and button it completely to the top collar button.
- 3
Put on the polished black dress shoes.
- 4
If using your own hair, style it by shaving or slicking back the sides and back, leaving volume on top styled straight up and parted in the middle.
- 5
Put on the horn-rimmed glasses, or put on the latex mask if you opt for the mask version.
- 6
Maintain a serious, formal posture to complete the character portrayal.
Makeup & hair
If not using a mask, style your hair with high-hold gel or pomade, slicking the sides flat and back while styling the top section high and parted down the center. Keep facial makeup minimal, clean-shaven, and neat.
Kim Jong Un for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as another world leader for a political satire duo.
- group
- Have friends dress as bodyguards in matching black suits, sunglasses, and earpieces running alongside you.
- Plus size
- The loose, boxy cut of the Mao suit is naturally comfortable and accommodating for all body types.
Tips
- Keep the jacket buttoned up at all times to maintain the structured, formal silhouette of the uniform.
- If you don't want to cut your hair, use a strong-hold black hair gel to slick the sides of your hair completely flat to mimic the undercut look.
- Carry a small prop folder or notebook to look like you are conducting an official inspection.
Kim Jong Un costume FAQ
- What kind of suit does Kim Jong Un wear?
- He typically wears a dark-colored Mao suit, also known as a Zhongshan suit, which features a high mandarin collar and four front pockets.
- How do I style my hair for a Kim Jong Un costume?
- Style your hair into a trapezoidal shape by slicking the sides completely flat or shaving them, and using gel to volumize the top, parting it down the middle.
- Is there an easy way to do this costume last-minute?
- Yes, wear a plain black button-up shirt buttoned to the very top, black trousers, horn-rimmed glasses, and slick your hair back with gel.
Did you know? Kim Jong Un's signature hairstyle is reportedly a tribute to his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, who founded North Korea and wore a similar style.