Prince Harry Costume
Dress like royalty with a classic British military or formal look.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is one of the most recognizable members of the British Royal Family. For costume events, people typically choose his formal military dress uniform or his classic navy suit look. This guide focuses on his iconic blues and royals military frock coat uniform for a highly recognizable, dignified costume.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a Prince Harry costume
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Military frock coat
A high-collar, double-breasted dark navy blue or black jacket with gold buttons and red trim.
DIY: Use a black blazer, add gold fabric paint for buttons, and attach red ribbon along the collar and cuffs.
Aiguillette and medals
Gold braided shoulder cords and a row of colorful military service medals pinned to the left chest.
DIY: Construct shoulder cords using gold craft rope and safety pins, and print out paper medals glued to cardboard.
White dress shirt
A crisp, collared white button-down shirt worn underneath the jacket.
Dark dress pants
Matching straight-leg navy blue or black trousers with a red stripe down the outer seam.
DIY: Temporarily fabric-tape a thin red ribbon down the outer seams of standard dark trousers.
White belt
A thick white waist belt with a gold buckle, worn over the frock coat.
DIY: Use a white canvas belt and spray-paint the buckle gold.
Black dress shoes
Polished black leather oxford shoes.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white collared dress shirt and button it fully.
- 2
Put on the dark dress pants with the red side stripe.
- 3
Put on the military frock coat and button it securely up to the collar.
- 4
Attach the gold braided aiguillette (shoulder cords) to the right shoulder of the jacket.
- 5
Pin the military medals in a neat row on the left side of the chest.
- 6
Fasten the white belt tightly around the waist over the jacket.
- 7
Step into the polished black dress shoes.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a neat, short parted look. If you do not have red hair, use a temporary ginger hair color spray or a short ginger wig, and pair it with a neatly trimmed ginger beard or stubble.
Prince Harry for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Meghan Markle in a classic elegant emerald green dress or a white coat outfit.
- group
- Go as the Royal Family, including Prince William, King Charles, and Kate Middleton.
- kids
- A miniature version of the royal military uniform with plastic medals.
- Plus size
- Look for structured, stretch-blend military-style jackets for a comfortable fit.
- pet
- A small red velvet cape and a plastic gold crown for a royal pet companion.
Tips
- Ensure the jacket fits snugly but allows room to move, as military uniforms are highly tailored.
- Use double-sided tape to keep the medals flat against the chest while walking.
- Keep a hairbrush handy to maintain the neat, combed-over hairstyle throughout the night.
Prince Harry costume FAQ
- What is the most recognizable Prince Harry costume?
- His formal Blues and Royals military dress uniform, featuring a dark high-collar jacket, gold shoulder cords, and medals, is his most iconic look.
- How do I get Prince Harry's hair for a costume?
- Use a temporary ginger hair color spray on short, parted hair, or purchase a short, natural-looking ginger wig and style it neatly.
- Can I do a casual Prince Harry costume?
- Yes, you can wear a well-tailored navy blue suit, a white dress shirt with the top button undone, and brown suede shoes for his modern, casual look.
Did you know? Prince Harry wore his Blues and Royals military uniform for his wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018, requiring special permission from Queen Elizabeth II.