Miami Vice Costume
Bring back 1980s South Beach cool with pastel suits and slip-ons.
Step into the neon-lit world of 1980s undercover detective work with a Miami Vice costume. Inspired by Don Johnson's iconic character Sonny Crockett, this look defined a decade of men's fashion. The outfit consists of a relaxed-fit white suit paired with a pastel t-shirt and casual slip-on shoes.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $40–150
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What you need for a Miami Vice costume
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White or cream blazer
A lightweight, relaxed-fit linen or cotton blazer with structured shoulders and sleeves rolled up to the mid-forearm.
DIY: Use a thrifted white suit jacket and roll up the sleeves.
Matching white trousers
Relaxed-fit white linen or cotton pants, worn without a belt.
DIY: Any loose-fitting white chinos or linen trousers will work.
Pastel t-shirt
A solid crewneck or V-neck t-shirt in pastel pink, peach, lavender, or turquoise.
DIY: A plain, well-fitting t-shirt in any soft pastel shade.
White slip-on loafers
White leather or canvas slip-on loafers or boat shoes, worn strictly without socks.
DIY: Any light-colored canvas slip-ons or boat shoes worn sockless.
Wayfarer sunglasses
Classic black acetate Wayfarer-style sunglasses to complete the detective look.
DIY: Any dark, retro 1980s-style sunglasses.
Toy prop pistol
A realistic-looking silver or black toy prop pistol, carried discreetly or tucked in a shoulder holster.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid pastel t-shirt.
- 2
Put on the white linen trousers, ensuring they sit comfortably at the waist without a belt.
- 3
Put on the white blazer and roll the sleeves up to just below your elbows.
- 4
Slip into the white loafers without wearing socks.
- 5
Put on the black Wayfarer sunglasses.
- 6
Tuck the prop pistol into your waistband or an under-arm shoulder holster.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a feathered, swept-back 1980s look with some light hair gel. A light layer of designer stubble or five o'clock shadow on the face perfectly captures Sonny Crockett's rugged detective vibe.
Miami Vice for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as Crockett and Tubbs, with one wearing the white suit and pastel tee, and the other wearing a sharp double-breasted gray or blue suit with a silk tie.
- group
- Have a group dress in coordinating 1980s pastel suits, floral Hawaiian shirts, and retro aviator sunglasses.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a white cotton blazer, pastel tee, and rolled-up khaki pants.
- Plus size
- Choose loose-fitting, breathable linen fabrics for a comfortable, relaxed drape.
- pet
- A small dog wearing a pastel pink or turquoise pet-sized polo shirt.
Tips
- Do not wear socks; the sockless look with loafers is essential to the Miami Vice aesthetic.
- Keep the blazer unbuttoned at all times to maintain the relaxed, casual 1980s silhouette.
- Choose lightweight fabrics like linen or cotton blends to stay cool if you are wearing this to a warm-weather party.
Miami Vice costume FAQ
- What do you wear to a Miami Vice theme party?
- The classic look is a white or pastel-colored suit worn over a solid pastel t-shirt with slip-on loafers (no socks) and retro Wayfarer sunglasses.
- How do you dress like Sonny Crockett?
- Combine a relaxed-fit white linen blazer with rolled-up sleeves, matching white trousers, a pastel V-neck t-shirt, slip-on shoes, and a five o'clock shadow.
- Do you wear a belt with a Miami Vice suit?
- No, the iconic look is worn without a belt to keep the silhouette clean, relaxed, and casual.
Did you know? Sonny Crockett's look was so influential that it sparked a massive global fashion trend in the mid-1980s, popularizing the combination of unstructured blazers with t-shirts and making sockless loafers a mainstream style.