Quint Costume
Farewell and adieu to you, fair Spanish ladies.
Step into the boots of Captain Quint, the grizzled, shark-hunting captain of the Orca from the 1975 classic Jaws. This costume is a favorite for movie buffs who appreciate rugged, retro character designs. The look is defined by military-surplus style outerwear, a signature cap, and sea-weathered accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Quint costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Quint costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Olive Drab M-65 Field Jacket
A rugged, military-style olive green field jacket with front utility pockets, worn open.
DIY: Use any worn-in olive green utility jacket or heavy button-down shirt.
Chambray Blue Work Shirt
A light blue, long-sleeve button-down work shirt worn underneath the jacket.
DIY: Use a faded blue denim shirt or light blue button-up.
Olive Green Utility Pants
Loose-fitting military fatigue pants or cargo pants in olive green or dark gray.
DIY: Any dark green, gray, or brown work pants or jeans will work.
Gray or Khaki Camper Cap
A vintage-style, unstructured baseball cap or camper hat in faded gray or khaki.
DIY: Use an old, distressed gray baseball cap and bend the brim.
Blue Bandana
A classic blue paisley bandana worn tied around the neck or under the cap.
Toy Harpoon or Fishing Rod
A prop harpoon gun, a simple wooden spear, or a classic deep-sea fishing rod.
DIY: Attach a silver painted cardboard tip to a long wooden dowel.
Crushed Beer Can
An empty, clean aluminum can to crush in your hand, referencing his famous scene.
DIY: Thoroughly wash and dull the sharp edges of a real empty soda or beer can.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Quint costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue chambray work shirt, leaving the top couple of buttons undone.
- 2
Layer the olive green M-65 field jacket over the shirt, keeping it unzipped and unbuttoned.
- 3
Put on the olive green utility pants and secure them with a simple canvas work belt.
- 4
Tie the blue bandana loosely around your neck, or tie it around your forehead underneath your cap.
- 5
Place the faded gray camper cap on your head, pulling it down slightly.
- 6
Carry your prop harpoon or fishing rod in one hand and keep the crushed can in your pocket as a prop.
- 7
Slip into a pair of rugged brown work boots or black sneakers to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair to look slightly damp and windblown. If you don't have natural facial hair, use a makeup pencil to draw on a rugged, salt-and-pepper mutton chop beard and mustache.
Quint for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a Great White Shark, or Chief Brody in his khaki police uniform.
- group
- Form the ultimate Jaws trio with Quint, Chief Brody, and Matt Hooper in his denim shirt and red beanie.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring an oversized green jacket, a toy fishing rod, and a plush shark.
- Plus size
- The loose, layered military jacket and relaxed-fit cargo pants offer a highly comfortable and adjustable fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a gray shark fin harness to act as the menacing Great White.
Tips
- Distress the clothes by rubbing a little dirt or dark eyeshadow onto the jacket elbows and knees of the pants for a weathered sea-captain look.
- Keep a clean, empty aluminum can handy to crush whenever someone asks for a photo.
- Practice your best gravelly voice and memorize a few lines from the famous USS Indianapolis monologue.
Quint costume FAQ
- What kind of jacket does Quint wear in Jaws?
- Quint wears an olive drab military-style M-65 field jacket, characterized by its front chest pockets and rugged canvas material.
- How do I get Quint's mutton chops if I can't grow them?
- You can use spirit gum to apply fake graying mutton chop sideburns, or use brown and gray cream makeup to paint them onto your cheeks.
- What are the essential props for a Quint costume?
- The key props are a blue bandana, a faded gray cap, a prop harpoon or fishing rod, and a crushed aluminum can.
Did you know? Robert Shaw, who played Quint, was a highly accomplished playwright and novelist in addition to being an actor, and he actually helped rewrite the famous USS Indianapolis speech in the film.