What color is Professor Plum's outfit?

His signature color is purple. He typically wears a purple vest, tie, or entire suit, often paired with an academic tweed jacket.

What are the best props for a Professor Plum costume?

The best props are a vintage-style candlestick (one of the classic Clue weapons), a smoking pipe, a magnifying glass, or a Clue game board.

How do I make a female Professor Plum costume?

Swap the trousers for a purple pleated skirt, wear a tweed blazer over a purple blouse or sweater vest, and finish with a purple neck ribbon and round glasses.

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Professor Plum Costume

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Professor Plum is one of the iconic suspects from the classic board game Clue (and its cult-classic film adaptation). Perfect for mystery lovers, this costume centers on a sophisticated, academic aesthetic featuring rich purple tones and vintage scholarly accessories. It is a highly recognizable look that works wonderfully for solo dress-up, couples, or large group themes.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $40–120

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Tweed or Herringbone Blazer
A classic brown, grey, or charcoal tweed blazer to establish the academic, scholarly aesthetic.
DIY: Use any textured brown or grey suit jacket from a thrift store.
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Purple Sweater Vest or Waistcoat
A deep purple knit sweater vest, argyle vest, or formal suit waistcoat to represent his signature color.
DIY: Dye an old light-colored vest purple using fabric dye.
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White Dress Shirt
A crisp, long-sleeved white button-down collar shirt to wear underneath the vest.
DIY: Use any standard white collared shirt from your closet.
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Purple Bow Tie
A matching deep purple bow tie to complete the vintage academic neckwear look.
DIY: Use a standard purple necktie or cut a strip of purple fabric to tie into a bow.
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Dark Dress Pants
Charcoal grey, black, or dark brown tailored trousers.
DIY: Any dark-colored formal slacks or chinos will work.
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Round Wire Glasses
Classic round-rimmed reading glasses or costume frames to emphasize his intellectual persona.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of an old pair of round sunglasses.
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Toy Candlestick or Pipe
A plastic or metal vintage-style candlestick or a classic smoking pipe to reference the game's weapons and his character.
DIY: Carry a real brass candlestick from a home decor store or a printed cardboard cutout.
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How to put it together

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Put on the white dress shirt and button it completely to the top.
2
Fasten the purple bow tie securely around the collar.
3
Layer the purple sweater vest or waistcoat over the white shirt.
4
Put on the dark dress pants and secure them with a dark leather belt.
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Slip on the tweed or herringbone blazer over the vest.
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Put on the round wire-rimmed glasses.
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Carry your choice of classic Clue props, such as a toy candlestick, a pipe, or a magnifying glass.

Makeup & hair

Style your hair in a neat, side-parted vintage look. If desired, use temporary grey hair spray at the temples to add a distinguished, mature academic appearance.

Professor Plum for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair with Miss Scarlett in a glamorous red dress or Mrs. Peacock in royal blue.
group: Gather a full group of six to represent all the classic Clue suspects: Plum, Scarlett, Mustard, Green, Peacock, and White.
kids: A miniature tweed jacket, purple clip-on bow tie, and plastic glasses make for an adorable pint-sized professor.
Plus size: Opt for a stretchy purple knit sweater vest and relaxed-fit pleated trousers for maximum comfort.
pet: A small purple pet bow tie and a tweed patterned dog coat.

Tips

Thrift stores are goldmines for vintage tweed blazers, sweater vests, and dress pants at a fraction of retail cost.
Keep your prop lightweight; a plastic or hollow metal candlestick is much easier to carry around a party than solid brass.
If attending a party, carry a Clue notepad or detective scorecard as a fun, interactive prop to get other guests involved.
Wear comfortable dark dress shoes or loafers, as you will likely be standing and mingling.

Professor Plum costume FAQ

What color is Professor Plum's outfit?: His signature color is purple. He typically wears a purple vest, tie, or entire suit, often paired with an academic tweed jacket.
What are the best props for a Professor Plum costume?: The best props are a vintage-style candlestick (one of the classic Clue weapons), a smoking pipe, a magnifying glass, or a Clue game board.
How do I make a female Professor Plum costume?: Swap the trousers for a purple pleated skirt, wear a tweed blazer over a purple blouse or sweater vest, and finish with a purple neck ribbon and round glasses.

Did you know? In the classic 1985 film 'Clue', Professor Plum was played by Christopher Lloyd and was established as a former World Health Organization psychiatrist.