Metro Man Costume
Channel Metro City's favorite hero with a white jumpsuit and pompadour.
Metro Man is the beloved, ultra-confident superhero from DreamWorks' Megamind. Known for his dramatic flair and rock-star persona, his look is defined by a pristine white and gold color scheme. Recreating this costume involves a sleek white jumpsuit, a dramatic cape, and his signature gravity-defying black hair.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–120
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What you need for a Metro Man costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Metro Man costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White Superhero Jumpsuit
A form-fitting white spandex or lycra bodysuit with a high collar.
DIY: Use a tight white long-sleeve shirt and matching white leggings.
Metro Man 'M' Emblem
A large, stylized gold or yellow 'M' logo placed on the chest.
DIY: Cut the 'M' shape out of gold felt or foam and fabric-glue it to the chest.
White Cape with Gold Lining
A long, flowing white cape that reaches the calves, featuring a gold interior lining or trim.
DIY: Hem a length of white fabric, line the inside with gold satin fabric, and attach it to the jumpsuit shoulders.
Fringed White Gloves
White gauntlet-style gloves featuring gold fringe along the outer seams.
DIY: Glue gold fringe trim along the sides of plain white costume gloves.
Fringed White Boots
Knee-high white boots or boot covers with gold fringe along the outer sides.
DIY: Add gold fringe trim to the sides of plain white rain boots or fabric boot covers.
Gold Belt
A thick gold waist belt to break up the white jumpsuit.
DIY: Cut a strip of gold metallic fabric or foam and secure it with Velcro.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Metro Man costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white superhero jumpsuit or the matching white top and leggings base.
- 2
Secure the gold 'M' emblem firmly to the center of the chest.
- 3
Fasten the thick gold belt around your waist, ensuring it sits flat.
- 4
Attach the white and gold cape to the shoulders of the jumpsuit using safety pins or built-in fasteners.
- 5
Pull on the white gauntlet gloves and adjust the gold fringe so it hangs outward.
- 6
Put on the white boots or slip the fringed boot covers over your regular shoes.
- 7
Style your hair or put on the styled black pompadour wig to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a massive, voluminous black pompadour with plenty of strong-hold gel and hairspray, or use a pre-styled Elvis-style wig. Keep your face clean-shaven or sport a perfectly manicured, thick black stubble/five o'clock shadow.
Metro Man for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Megamind in his blue skin and black cape, or Roxanne Ritchi in her red dress.
- group
- Form a Megamind group with Megamind, Roxanne Ritchi, Minion (the fish), and Tighten.
- kids
- Use a white children's pajama set as the base and attach a felt 'M' and a simple felt cape.
- Plus size
- Opt for a two-piece white compression set instead of a single-piece bodysuit for a more comfortable, customizable fit.
- pet
- A white dog cape with a gold 'M' printed on the back.
Tips
- Wear seamless, skin-toned undergarments beneath the white jumpsuit to avoid visible lines.
- If using a wig, secure it with a wig cap and bobby pins so it stays upright during dramatic poses.
- Practice your best 'heroic' poses in the mirror, including the classic hands-on-hips stance.
- Carry a toy microphone as a prop to reference his dramatic music performances.
Metro Man costume FAQ
- What color is Metro Man's costume?
- Metro Man's costume is primarily bright white with gold accents, including a gold 'M' emblem on the chest, a gold belt, and gold fringe on his gloves and boots.
- How do I make the Metro Man 'M' logo?
- You can cut the 'M' shape out of gold metallic craft foam, felt, or iron-on vinyl, then glue or iron it directly onto the chest of your white jumpsuit.
- What kind of wig do I need for Metro Man?
- A thick, jet-black pompadour wig (often sold as an Elvis or 1950s rockabilly wig) is perfect for Metro Man's signature voluminous hairstyle.
Did you know? Metro Man's dramatic hero persona and design are heavily inspired by both Superman and Elvis Presley, which explains his love for capes, fringe, and theatrical music performances.