Mr. Roper Costume
Bring vintage 1970s landlord energy to your next costume party.
Stanley Roper from the classic sitcom Three's Company is the ultimate retro landlord caricature. Known for his constant grumbling, breaking the fourth wall with a smirk, and his distinct 1970s fashion, he is a hilarious throwback choice. His look consists of a classic vintage leisure suit or a loud patterned shirt paired with a zip-up cardigan and high-waisted trousers.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
Try it on
See yourself as Mr. Roper
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What you need for a Mr. Roper costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mr. Roper costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
1970s Leisure Suit or Trousers
High-waisted, wide-leg polyester trousers in brown, tan, or plaid.
DIY: Thrift a pair of brown or beige pleated slacks from a local secondhand store.
Patterned Button-Down Shirt
A short-sleeve button-down shirt with a wide collar and a loud 70s geometric or floral pattern.
DIY: Use any vintage short-sleeve button-down shirt with a prominent collar.
Zip-Up Cardigan or Vest
A knit, zip-up cardigan sweater or sweater vest in a solid neutral color like beige, brown, or navy.
DIY: A solid-colored knit vest or lightweight zip-up jacket works well.
White Loafers or Slip-On Shoes
Classic 1970s-style white leather loafers or light-colored slip-ons.
DIY: Any light-colored retro dress shoes or simple slip-ons.
Fake Mustache
A neat, trimmed brown chevron-style mustache.
DIY: Draw one on with a brown makeup pencil if you don't have natural facial hair.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mr. Roper costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the patterned 1970s button-down shirt, leaving the top couple of buttons undone to show off the wide collar.
- 2
Pull on the high-waisted trousers, tucking the shirt in securely.
- 3
Layer the knit zip-up cardigan or sweater vest over the shirt, leaving it partially unzipped to display the shirt pattern.
- 4
Slip into the white loafers or light-colored retro slip-on shoes.
- 5
Apply the brown costume mustache just above your upper lip.
- 6
Part your hair neatly to one side, using hair gel to keep it flat and styled in a classic retro look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair with a neat, side-parted comb-over using hair gel. Apply a brown chevron mustache to complete the classic facial hair look.
Mr. Roper for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Helen Roper in a colorful floral caftan, red curly wig, and oversized jewelry.
- group
- Add Jack Tripper, Janet Wood, and Chrissy Snow for a full Three's Company group dynamic.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting knit cardigans and relaxed-fit 1970s trousers offer a comfortable, adjustable fit.
Tips
- Practice your best fourth-wall-breaking smirk and direct eye contact with the camera for photos.
- Carry a clipboard or a set of vintage keys on a ring to emphasize the landlord persona.
- Keep the colors earthy and warm (browns, tans, oranges, and yellows) to nail the 1970s television aesthetic.
Did you know? The character of Stanley Roper was so popular that he and his wife Helen got their own spin-off show, 'The Ropers', in 1979.