Mr. Monopoly Costume
Bankrupt your friends in style with this classic board game look.
Mr. Monopoly, officially known as Rich Uncle Pennybags, is the legendary mascot of the classic board game Monopoly. People love this costume because it is instantly recognizable, dapper, and easy to assemble using wardrobe basics. The look consists of a sharp black suit, a tall top hat, a red bowtie, and his signature curled white mustache.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–120
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What you need for a Mr. Monopoly costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mr. Monopoly costume — one box instead of 8 pieces.
Black suit jacket
A classic black blazer, suit jacket, or tuxedo jacket.
DIY: Use any black blazer or suit coat from your closet.
Black dress pants
Matching black trousers or dress pants to complete the suit.
DIY: Any clean black pants or dark slacks will work.
White dress shirt
A crisp, button-down white collared shirt.
DIY: A standard white button-up shirt.
Red bowtie
A vibrant red satin bowtie, pre-tied or self-tie.
DIY: Cut a bowtie shape out of red felt and safety-pin it to your collar.
Black top hat
A tall, black felt or plastic top hat.
DIY: Construct a top hat out of black poster board and hot glue.
White handlebar mustache
A self-adhesive, thick white fake mustache with curled ends.
DIY: Cut a mustache shape out of white felt or craft fur and apply with skin-safe adhesive.
Walking cane
A black walking cane, ideally with a silver or gold round handle.
DIY: Paint a wooden dowel black and cap it with a painted tennis ball.
Monopoly money
A few bills of colorful play money to peek out of your pockets.
DIY: Print out play money templates on colored paper.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mr. Monopoly costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white dress shirt and button it completely to the collar.
- 2
Secure the red bowtie around your shirt collar.
- 3
Put on the black dress pants and tuck in the white shirt.
- 4
Put on the black suit jacket.
- 5
Apply the self-adhesive white handlebar mustache directly above your upper lip, curling the ends upward.
- 6
Place the black top hat securely on your head.
- 7
Tuck a fan of colorful Monopoly bills into your front suit jacket pocket so they are visible.
- 8
Carry the black walking cane in one hand to complete the wealthy look.
Makeup & hair
No complex makeup is required. Keep your hair neatly combed and tucked under the top hat. If you have natural facial hair, cover it with makeup or shave before applying the fake mustache.
Mr. Monopoly for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a partner dressed as a giant 'Get Out of Jail Free' card or the Monopoly board itself.
- group
- Have friends dress as classic game tokens like the thimble, racecar, and battleship, or as jailbirds.
- kids
- A scaled-down black suit, mini top hat, and a drawn-on white mustache make an adorable kids' version.
- Plus size
- Opt for a comfortable, stretch-fit black blazer and elastic-waist black trousers.
- pet
- A small black top hat and a red bowtie collar accessory for a dapper dog or cat.
Tips
- Keep a stack of Monopoly money in your pocket to hand out to people as a fun party trick.
- Bring extra double-sided tape or spirit gum in case the mustache adhesive starts to loosen during the night.
- Choose a lightweight plastic or hollow wood cane so it is easy to carry around all evening.
Mr. Monopoly costume FAQ
- Does Mr. Monopoly wear a monocle?
- No, Mr. Monopoly has never worn a monocle. This is a famous example of the Mandela effect where people misremember his design!
- What is Mr. Monopoly's real name?
- His official name is Rich Uncle Pennybags, though he is universally known today as Mr. Monopoly.
- What color is Mr. Monopoly's bowtie?
- He is traditionally depicted wearing a bright red bowtie, which contrasts sharply with his black-and-white formal wear.
Did you know? Rich Uncle Pennybags first appeared on Monopoly Chance and Community Chest cards in 1936, but he didn't get his official name until 1946.