Larry Bird Costume
Channel the 1980s NBA legend with retro Boston Celtics gear.
Pay tribute to one of basketball's greatest players with a classic Larry Bird costume. Perfect for sports fans and retro themed parties, this look captures the iconic 1980s Boston Celtics era. The outfit is defined by a green number 33 jersey, short-cut basketball shorts, and classic striped tube socks.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–85
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What you need for a Larry Bird costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Larry Bird costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Boston Celtics Jersey
A green mesh basketball jersey featuring Larry Bird's name and number 33 in white.
DIY: Use a plain green tank top and apply white iron-on numbers and letters for 'BIRD' and '33'.
Green Basketball Shorts
Retro-style short-cut green athletic shorts with white trim along the hem.
DIY: Use plain green athletic shorts and fabric glue white ribbon along the edges.
Retro Tube Socks
White knee-high tube socks featuring green horizontal stripes at the top.
DIY: Draw green stripes onto plain white knee-high socks using fabric markers.
White Basketball Sneakers
Classic 1980s-style high-top white leather sneakers with black or green accents.
Green and White Sweatbands
A matching set of a green terry cloth headband and wristbands.
Vintage Basketball
A classic orange pebbled leather basketball to carry as a prop.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Larry Bird costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green Boston Celtics number 33 jersey.
- 2
Pull on the matching retro-style green athletic shorts.
- 3
Pull the white and green striped tube socks all the way up to just below the knees.
- 4
Lace up your classic white high-top basketball sneakers.
- 5
Place the green terry cloth headband on your head and the matching wristbands on your wrists.
- 6
Carry a basketball under your arm to complete the legendary court-ready look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a feathered, shaggy 1980s blonde-brown mullet. Add a light, retro horseshoe mustache to match Larry Bird's signature facial hair.
Larry Bird for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Magic Johnson in a purple and gold Lakers jersey for an iconic 1980s NBA rivalry.
- group
- Form a full retro Celtics starting lineup with friends in matching green jerseys.
- kids
- A miniature Celtics jersey, shorts, and tiny striped socks make for an adorable, easy sports costume.
- Plus size
- Choose a loose-fitting mesh jersey and elastic-waist athletic shorts for a comfortable, breathable fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a green pet-sized basketball jersey.
Tips
- Keep the shorts short to stay true to the 1980s NBA uniform style.
- Wear a plain white t-shirt under the jersey if you want extra warmth or coverage.
- Practice your shooting pose for photos, holding the basketball high above your head.
- Ensure your sneakers are comfortable if you plan on walking or standing all night.
Larry Bird costume FAQ
- What number did Larry Bird wear?
- Larry Bird wore the number 33 for the Boston Celtics, which is a key detail for this costume.
- How do I style my hair for a Larry Bird costume?
- You need a retro 1980s feathered dirty-blonde hairstyle or wig, paired with a light blonde-brown mustache.
- What kind of shoes did Larry Bird wear?
- He famously wore classic black or white high-top sneakers, particularly Converse Weapon shoes.
Did you know? Larry Bird was nicknamed 'The Hick from French Lick' because he grew up in the small town of French Lick, Indiana.