What color is Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton suit?

The iconic suit worn by Lin-Manuel Miranda in the second half of the musical is forest green, featuring a matching green coat, green vest, and green breeches.

How do I make a DIY Hamilton ruffled collar?

You can easily make a DIY ruffled collar (jabot) by layering strips of white lace or coffee filters onto a white ribbon and tying it around your neck over a plain white shirt.

What kind of shoes did Alexander Hamilton wear in the musical?

He wore black leather colonial-era shoes with prominent square gold buckles on the front, paired with white knee-high stockings.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Costume

Bring the revolutionary Broadway look of Alexander Hamilton to life.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's portrayal of Alexander Hamilton in his hit musical Hamilton has become an iconic piece of modern theater history. Fans of Broadway and history alike choose this look to pay tribute to the award-winning composer and actor. The costume features his signature green colonial-era suit, ruffled shirt, and historical breeches.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $50–150

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Colonial Green Frock Coat
A long-sleeved, forest green colonial-style coat with gold buttons and wide cuffs.
DIY: Dye a long thrifted trench coat dark green and sew gold plastic buttons onto the lapels and cuffs.
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Matching Green Vest
A sleeveless forest green waistcoat or vest that buttons up the front.
DIY: Use a green fabric vest and add gold fabric paint or metallic buttons down the front.
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White Ruffled Shirt
A white long-sleeve shirt featuring a ruffled collar (jabot) and ruffled cuffs.
DIY: Safety pin white lace or ruffled fabric trim to the collar and cuffs of a plain white button-down shirt.
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Green Breeches
Matching forest green knee-length pants or slim-fit trousers tucked into boots.
DIY: Use dark green sweatpants or trousers, cut them below the knee, and gather them with elastic.
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White Knee-High Socks
Solid white, opaque knee-high socks to bridge the gap between the breeches and shoes.
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Black Colonial Shoes
Black dress shoes or loafers, ideally fitted with a decorative gold or silver buckle.
DIY: Cut a buckle shape out of gold cardboard and slide it onto the laces of standard black dress shoes.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the white ruffled shirt, ensuring the ruffled collar and cuffs are fully visible.
2
Pull on the green breeches and secure them just below the knee.
3
Pull on the white knee-high socks, making sure they meet the bottom of the breeches without gaps.
4
Put on the green vest and button it up completely over the white shirt.
5
Layer the long green colonial frock coat over the vest, leaving it unbuttoned to show off the waistcoat.
6
Slip into the black buckled shoes and adjust the tongue of the shoe to sit flat.
7
Style your hair back into a short, neat historical ponytail.

Makeup & hair

Style your hair into a neat, low ponytail pulled straight back. If your hair is short, use a dark brown historical wig. Keep makeup minimal and natural, adding a light goatee or stubble to match Lin-Manuel's signature facial hair.

Lin-Manuel Miranda for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair with Eliza Schuyler in her signature ice-blue colonial gown.
group: Gather friends to dress as Aaron Burr in purple, and the Schuyler Sisters in pink, blue, and yellow.
kids: A miniature green colonial suit with a pre-attached ruffled jabot makes an adorable mini-Hamilton.
Plus size: Look for historical costumes with elastic-waist breeches and adjustable lace-up backs on the vest for comfort.
pet: A small green pet cape with a white ruffled collar attachment.

Tips

Keep the coat unbuttoned so the contrasting vest and ruffled shirt are visible in photos.
If wearing this to an event with lots of walking, opt for comfortable black loafers and add temporary shoe buckles.
Carry a rolled-up piece of parchment paper tied with a ribbon as a simple, lightweight prop.
Ensure your white socks are opaque so skin doesn't show through under bright lights.

Lin-Manuel Miranda costume FAQ

What color is Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton suit?: The iconic suit worn by Lin-Manuel Miranda in the second half of the musical is forest green, featuring a matching green coat, green vest, and green breeches.
How do I make a DIY Hamilton ruffled collar?: You can easily make a DIY ruffled collar (jabot) by layering strips of white lace or coffee filters onto a white ribbon and tying it around your neck over a plain white shirt.
What kind of shoes did Alexander Hamilton wear in the musical?: He wore black leather colonial-era shoes with prominent square gold buckles on the front, paired with white knee-high stockings.

Did you know? The original green suit worn by Lin-Manuel Miranda in Hamilton was designed by Paul Tazewell and is now preserved in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.