
Peggy Carter Costume
Channel the founding Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. with classic 1940s style.
Peggy Carter is a beloved Marvel character known for her sharp wit, combat skills, and impeccable 1940s style. Fans choose this costume to embody a strong, elegant hero who stands out with vintage military sophistication. The look is defined by a tailored blue skirt suit, a crisp white blouse, and her signature red fedora.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a Peggy Carter costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Peggy Carter costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue military-style blazer
A tailored, double-breasted royal blue or navy blazer with structured shoulders and gold buttons.
DIY: Use a thrifted blue blazer and sew on gold military-style buttons.
Matching blue pencil skirt
A knee-length pencil skirt in the same shade of blue as the blazer.
DIY: Hem a thrifted blue midi skirt to just below the knee.
White button-down blouse
A crisp white collared dress shirt worn neatly tucked in.
Red fedora hat
A classic 1940s-style red wool fedora with a wide brim.
DIY: Add a blue ribbon band to a plain red wide-brimmed hat.
Brown leather T-strap heels
Vintage-style brown leather pumps with a chunky heel and T-strap closure.
DIY: Any classic brown or black round-toe pumps will work.
S.H.I.E.L.D. agent badge
A gold SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve) or S.H.I.E.L.D. ID badge pinned to the lapel.
DIY: Print the SSR logo, laminate it, and pin it to your lapel.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Peggy Carter costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white button-down blouse and button it fully to the collar.
- 2
Step into the blue pencil skirt, ensuring it sits high on the waist.
- 3
Put on the blue military blazer, buttoning it up to create a tailored silhouette.
- 4
Pin the SSR or S.H.I.E.L.D. badge to the left lapel of the blazer.
- 5
Put on the brown T-strap heels and style your hair and makeup in 1940s fashion.
- 6
Place the red fedora on your head, tilting it slightly to one side for a classic vintage angle.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in classic 1940s victory rolls or soft, structured vintage curls. For makeup, apply a flawless matte base, a subtle winged black eyeliner, and a bold, matte red lipstick like Bésame 1946 Red Velvet.
Peggy Carter for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Steve Rogers in his WWII military uniform or classic Captain America suit.
- group
- Team up with Howard Stark, Dum Dum Dugan, and Edwin Jarvis for an Agent Carter squad.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a blue skirt, white shirt, and a small red beret or fedora.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-ponte pencil skirts and tailored blazers with spandex for a comfortable, fitted silhouette.
Tips
- Ensure the blazer and skirt match in shade as closely as possible to look like a cohesive uniform.
- Wear comfortable vintage-style heels with a chunky heel if you plan on walking or standing for long periods.
- Keep a small vintage-style brown leather handbag on hand to store your phone and essentials.
- Use hairpins to secure the red fedora so it stays tilted perfectly in place all night.
Peggy Carter costume FAQ
- What lipstick does Peggy Carter wear?
- Peggy Carter canonically wears Bésame Cosmetics' 1946 Red Velvet lipstick, which is a deep, neutral red with a semi-matte finish.
- How do I style my hair like Peggy Carter?
- You can achieve her 1940s look by creating a deep side part, curling your hair with a curling iron, and brushing the curls out into soft, structured waves, pinning the front into a subtle victory roll.
- Can I wear a red dress instead of the suit?
- Yes! Peggy's red crepe dress with a V-neck and 3/4 sleeves from the Agent Carter TV series is another highly recognizable and popular costume choice.
Did you know? The red lipstick Peggy Carter wears in the series was a real historical shade from 1946, recreated by Bésame Cosmetics specifically to match the authentic wartime era.