Purple Guy Costume
Bring the chilling mystery of Five Nights at Freddy's to life.
The Purple Guy, also known as William Afton, is the sinister antagonist of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. Fans choose this costume for its eerie, mysterious vibe and recognizable color scheme. The look consists of a sharp purple security guard uniform, a gold badge, and a matching security hat.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Purple Guy costume
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Purple button-down shirt
A long-sleeved, collared dress shirt in a vibrant, solid purple color.
DIY: Dye a white button-down shirt using purple fabric dye.
Purple dress pants
Matching purple trousers to complete the solid purple base look.
DIY: Use black dress pants if purple pants are unavailable, as seen in some fan interpretations.
Purple security guard hat
A structured chauffeur or pilot-style hat in matching purple fabric.
DIY: Take a black captain's hat and spray paint it purple, or wrap it in purple fabric.
Gold security badge
A metallic gold star or shield-shaped badge pinned to the chest.
DIY: Cut a badge shape out of thick cardboard and paint it metallic gold.
Black necktie
A simple, solid black dress tie to contrast against the purple shirt.
Black dress shoes
Clean, polished black leather dress shoes.
DIY: Any clean black sneakers or boots will work in a pinch.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the purple button-down shirt and button it all the way to the top.
- 2
Tuck the shirt neatly into the purple dress pants and secure with a black belt.
- 3
Tie the black necktie snugly around the collar of the shirt.
- 4
Pin the gold security badge to the left side of the shirt chest.
- 5
Put on the black dress shoes and adjust the pant hems.
- 6
Place the purple security guard hat straight on your head, slightly tilted forward.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neatly combed under the hat. For an extra creepy look, apply dark purple face paint to your entire face with glowing white circles painted over your eyelids, mimicking his 8-bit minigame sprite.
Purple Guy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Springtrap or one of the classic animatronics like Freddy Fazbear.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as the original animatronics (Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy) while you lead as the Purple Guy.
- kids
- A purple t-shirt, purple sweatpants, a yellow paper badge, and a purple baseball cap make a comfortable kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-fit purple dress shirts and relaxed-fit purple trousers for maximum comfort.
Tips
- Ensure the shades of purple on your shirt, pants, and hat match as closely as possible for a cohesive look.
- Carry a toy prop phone or a hand-crank springlock tool to reference his role in the lore.
- If you are wearing full purple face paint, use a high-quality setting spray to prevent smudging during events.
Purple Guy costume FAQ
- What does the Purple Guy wear?
- He wears a purple security guard uniform, including a purple shirt, purple pants, a purple security hat, a black tie, and a gold security badge.
- Who is the Purple Guy in FNAF?
- He is William Afton, the main antagonist and co-founder of Fazbear Entertainment who is responsible for the tragedy at the pizzeria.
- Is the Purple Guy costume hard to make?
- No, it is very easy. It mostly relies on finding matching purple formal wear and adding a security badge and hat.
Did you know? William Afton is depicted as purple in the retro minigames because he was hiding in the shadows, a creative design choice by creator Scott Cawthon that became his defining trait.