Saul Goodman Costume
Better Call Saul! Dress as television's most colorful, fast-talking defense attorney.
James Morgan 'Saul Goodman' McGill is the iconic, fast-talking criminal defense attorney from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Known for his loud, mismatched wardrobe and sleazy charm, he is a favorite choice for TV fans. His signature look consists of a vibrant, saturated suit, an equally bright dress shirt, a flashy patterned tie, and his trademark legal accessories.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Saul Goodman costume
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Bright Colored Suit Jacket
A vibrant, saturated blazer in burgundy, yellow, royal blue, or red.
DIY: Use a thrifted blazer and dye it a bright color, or use a standard suit jacket with a very loud shirt.
Contrasting Dress Shirt
A long-sleeve button-down shirt in a bright, clashing color like yellow, light blue, or hot pink.
DIY: Any bright button-down shirt from a thrift store.
Flashy Patterned Tie
A wide, silk-like necktie with bold patterns, polka dots, or stripes that clash with the shirt.
Matching Dress Pants
Dress trousers that either match the blazer color or contrast sharply in another bold hue.
DIY: Standard khaki or dark dress pants if you cannot find a matching colored pair.
Constitution Lapel Pin
A small gold-toned scales of justice or American flag lapel pin worn on the left lapel.
DIY: Print a small scales of justice image, laminate it, and pin it to the lapel.
Bluetooth Headset
A classic over-the-ear wireless Bluetooth earpiece worn in one ear.
DIY: An old hands-free earpiece or a molded piece of black plastic.
Better Call Saul Business Cards
Replica yellow business cards featuring his name, scale logo, and catchphrase.
DIY: Print the logo on yellow cardstock and cut them to business card size.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright colored dress shirt and button it all the way to the top.
- 2
Tie the flashy patterned necktie with a wide, prominent knot.
- 3
Put on the matching or contrasting bright dress pants, securing them with a brown or black leather belt.
- 4
Slip on the bright suit jacket and attach the scales of justice lapel pin to the left lapel.
- 5
Place the Bluetooth headset over your right ear.
- 6
Put on brown or black leather dress shoes to complete the professional yet gaudy look.
- 7
Fill your jacket pocket with printed 'Better Call Saul' business cards to hand out to people.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a comb-over with a slight receding hairline look, using hair gel to keep it slicked back. Keep your face clean-shaven to match Saul's sleazy, polished lawyer aesthetic.
Saul Goodman for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Walter White in his hazmat suit, Jesse Pinkman, or Kim Wexler in a professional grey skirt suit.
- group
- Form a Breaking Bad crew with Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, Gus Fring, and Mike Ehrmantraut.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a tiny oversized colorful suit and a toy briefcase.
- Plus size
- The loose, double-breasted cut of classic 2000s suits provides a comfortable, authentic fit.
- pet
- A small dog wearing a tiny blue collar with a yellow tie accessory.
Tips
- Thrift stores are goldmines for the loud, slightly outdated 1990s and 2000s style suits Saul favors.
- Keep a stack of business cards in your pocket to hand out when introducing yourself as a prop interaction.
- Practice your best fast-talking legal defense lines and point finger-guns at people for photos.
Saul Goodman costume FAQ
- What color suit does Saul Goodman wear?
- Saul is famous for wearing bright, clashing colors. Popular combinations include a burgundy blazer with burgundy pants and a blue shirt, or a bright yellow suit with a blue shirt.
- What accessories are essential for a Saul Goodman costume?
- The most important accessories are a flashy patterned tie, a gold scales of justice lapel pin, an over-the-ear Bluetooth headset, and 'Better Call Saul' business cards.
- How should I style my hair for Saul Goodman?
- Slick your hair back into a slight comb-over style using gel, mimicking a slightly receding hairline.
Did you know? Saul Goodman's name is a play on the phrase '[It]'s all good, man!' which he adopted to appeal to his target clientele in Albuquerque.