King George Costume
Awesome, wow! Rule the stage in this iconic royal Hamilton look.
King George III from the musical Hamilton is a fan-favorite character known for his show-stopping numbers and hilariously smug attitude. His costume is a brilliant display of 18th-century British royalty, featuring a bright red coat, gold trim, and a grand crown. Dressing as the King is a fantastic choice for theater lovers who want to make a memorable, comedic entrance at any costume event.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a King George costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete King George costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Red Royal Coat with Vest
A long, bright red satin or velvet coat featuring gold trim, gold buttons, and an attached or matching white or gold vest.
DIY: Use a long red trench coat or blazer and fabric glue gold ribbon trim along the lapels and cuffs.
White Ruffled Ascot
A white lace or ruffled neck cravat to wear at the collar.
DIY: Safety-pin folded white lace trim or a ruffled coffee filter to the collar of a white shirt.
White Knee Breeches
White historical-style knickers or cropped trousers that end just below the knee.
DIY: Tuck white sweatpants or leggings into knee-high white socks.
White Knee-High Socks
Opaque white athletic or dress socks pulled up to the knee.
Gold Royal Crown
A plastic or fabric gold crown adorned with faux colorful jewels and red velvet lining.
DIY: Cut a crown shape from gold cardstock, staple it to fit your head, and decorate with glitter glue.
Royal Scepter
A gold-colored staff topped with a jeweled crown or orb.
DIY: Paint a wooden dowel gold and hot-glue a painted plastic ornament or toy to the top.
Black Buckle Shoes
Black dress shoes or loafers fitted with large gold buckles.
DIY: Cut buckle shapes out of gold cardboard and slide them onto the laces of your black dress shoes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made King George costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on a white collared shirt and tuck it into the white knee breeches.
- 2
Pull the white knee-high socks up over your calves, ensuring they meet the bottom of the breeches.
- 3
Fasten the white ruffled cravat or ascot around your neck so it sits prominently at the collar.
- 4
Put on the red royal coat with the integrated vest, buttoning the vest securely.
- 5
Slip on your black dress shoes fitted with the gold shoe buckles.
- 6
Place the gold royal crown securely on your head, adjusting it so it sits level.
- 7
Carry the gold scepter in one hand to complete the regal, theatrical look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a neat, powdered white colonial style, or wear a white powdered judge/colonial wig. Keep makeup minimal, perhaps adding a touch of white face powder and a smug, dramatic expression.
King George for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, or a loyal Redcoat soldier.
- group
- Form a Hamilton ensemble with King George, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Schuyler Sisters.
- kids
- A miniature red cape, paper crown, and red jacket make a comfortable, adorable version for children.
- Plus size
- Look for historical coats with open-front designs or elastic-waist white breeches for a comfortable fit.
- pet
- A small red velvet cape and a tiny gold elastic crown for a regal dog or cat.
Tips
- Practice your best smug, wide-eyed stare and the signature 'Da-da-da-dat-da' song hook for photos.
- If the white breeches are too thin, wear nude-colored compression shorts underneath.
- Secure the crown with bobby pins if you plan on dramatic head movements or dancing.
- Opt for lightweight polyester fabrics over heavy velvet if you plan to wear this costume indoors or in warm weather.
King George costume FAQ
- What does King George wear in Hamilton?
- He wears a bright red 18th-century royal coat with gold trim, a white ruffled cravat, white knee breeches, white stockings, black buckled shoes, a gold crown, and carries a scepter.
- How can I make a DIY King George crown?
- You can cut a classic crown pattern out of gold poster board, tape the ends together to fit your head, and decorate it with plastic craft gems or glitter.
- Is the King George costume hot to wear?
- It can be warm due to the layers. Choosing lightweight polyester fabrics instead of heavy velvet and wearing a light undershirt helps keep you cool.
Did you know? Jonathan Groff, who originated the role of King George III on Broadway, only has about nine minutes of total stage time but managed to steal the show and earn a Tony nomination.