Philip J. Fry Costume
Deliver the perfect 31st-century look with Fry's iconic red jacket.
Philip J. Fry is the lovable, pizza-delivering protagonist of the animated sci-fi series Futurama who gets accidentally cryogenically frozen and wakes up in the year 3000. Fans love dressing up as Fry because his outfit is instantly recognizable, comfortable, and incredibly easy to put together. The signature look consists of a vibrant red windbreaker jacket, a simple white t-shirt, blue jeans, and his gravity-defying orange hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Philip J. Fry costume
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Red Windbreaker Jacket
A lightweight, bright red zip-up jacket with a collar, worn open.
DIY: Use a plain red zip-up hoodie with the drawstrings tucked in.
White Undershirt
A classic, plain white crewneck t-shirt.
DIY: Any clean, plain white t-shirt from your closet.
Blue Jeans
Standard straight-leg blue jeans in a medium to light wash.
DIY: Use any standard pair of blue jeans you already own.
Black Sneakers
Simple black low-top sneakers with white soles.
DIY: Any dark-colored casual sneakers or canvas shoes.
Orange Wig
A bright orange wig styled into messy, forward-pointing spikes.
DIY: Use temporary orange hair color spray and strong-hold gel on your natural hair.
Slurm Soda Can
A prop can of the fictional green soda 'Slurm' from the show.
DIY: Print a Slurm logo template from the internet and wrap it around a standard soda can.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the plain white crewneck t-shirt.
- 2
Slip on the straight-leg blue jeans and secure them with a simple dark belt if needed.
- 3
Layer the bright red windbreaker jacket over the white t-shirt, leaving it completely unzipped.
- 4
Put on the black low-top sneakers.
- 5
Put on the styled orange wig, adjusting it so the messy spikes point forward over your forehead.
- 6
Carry your DIY Slurm soda can prop to complete the 31st-century delivery boy look.
Makeup & hair
Keep your face clean-shaven and makeup-free. For the hair, if you aren't using a pre-styled wig, apply heavy-hold hair gel or wax to damp hair, blow-dry it forward, and spray it with bright orange temporary hair color.
Philip J. Fry for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Leela wearing a white tank top, black combat boots, a high ponytail, and a DIY cyclops eye mask.
- group
- Form the Planet Express crew with friends dressed as Leela, Bender, Professor Farnsworth, and Dr. Zoidberg.
- kids
- A scaled-down version using a red toddler hoodie, jeans, and temporary orange hair chalk.
- Plus size
- This casual outfit is highly adjustable; look for relaxed-fit blue jeans and an oversized red windbreaker for maximum comfort.
- pet
- Dress your dog as Seymour Asses, Fry's loyal fossilized dog, by using a simple brown pet sweater.
Tips
- Keep the jacket unzipped at all times to show off the white undershirt, which is key to his silhouette.
- If styling your own hair, use a hair dryer while brushing forward to get that signature cartoon volume.
- This is an excellent cold-weather costume since it uses standard, warm everyday layers.
- Carry a toy ray gun or a cardboard delivery box labeled 'Planet Express' for extra character depth.
Philip J. Fry costume FAQ
- What kind of jacket does Fry wear?
- Fry wears a simple, lightweight red windbreaker jacket with a collar, which he always wears unzipped over a white t-shirt.
- How do I do Fry's hair?
- You can buy a pre-styled orange cosplay wig, or style your own hair by combing it forward with strong-hold gel and spraying it with temporary orange hair color.
- What are good couples costume ideas for Fry?
- The most popular pairing is Fry and Leela. You can also pair Fry with Bender for a classic sci-fi best-friend duo.
Did you know? Matt Groening named Philip J. Fry after Phil Hartman, the beloved voice actor who was originally cast to voice Zapp Brannigan before his tragic passing.