Squints Costume
Step up to the plate as the ultimate Sandlot legend.
Michael 'Squints' Palledorous is one of the most memorable characters from the 1993 classic film *The Sandlot*. Famous for his bold pool stunt to win over Wendy Peffercorn, his look is instantly recognizable to anyone who grew up with the movie. The costume consists of a retro short-sleeved button-up shirt, a backwards baseball cap, and his signature thick black-rimmed glasses.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Squints costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Squints costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Short-sleeved button-up shirt
A light-colored, retro-style short-sleeved shirt with a wing collar, often featuring subtle vertical stripes or a plain light beige/off-white fabric.
DIY: Use any plain light-colored short-sleeve button-down shirt from a thrift store.
Black-rimmed glasses
Thick, retro-style black square-frame glasses with clear lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of a cheap pair of black plastic sunglasses.
Black baseball cap
A classic black baseball cap, worn backwards.
DIY: Use any dark, plain baseball cap you already own.
Classic blue jeans
Standard straight-leg blue denim jeans in a medium to dark wash.
DIY: Use your favorite pair of everyday blue jeans.
White sneakers
Simple, low-top white canvas sneakers or classic retro trainers.
DIY: Any clean white or off-white sneakers will work.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Squints costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the straight-leg blue jeans and secure them with a simple brown belt if needed.
- 2
Put on the short-sleeved button-up shirt, buttoning it up to the collar.
- 3
Put the black baseball cap on backwards, adjusting it to sit slightly high on the forehead.
- 4
Slide on the thick black-rimmed glasses, ensuring they sit squarely on your nose.
- 5
Lace up your white canvas sneakers to complete the 1960s neighborhood kid look.
Makeup & hair
No makeup is required. If you have hair peeking out from under the backwards cap, keep it messy and natural to match a kid playing baseball all day.
Squints for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Wendy Peffercorn in a red one-piece swimsuit, red lipstick, and white sunglasses.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as Benny the Jet, Smalls, Ham, and the rest of the Sandlot crew.
- kids
- A perfect, easy-to-wear option for kids using a scaled-down striped shirt and plastic frames.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting button-up and straight-leg jeans offer a comfortable, true-to-size fit for all body types.
- pet
- Put a tiny backwards black cap and plastic glasses frames on a friendly dog.
Tips
- Keep the shirt tucked in slightly at the front for that authentic 1960s kid silhouette.
- Carry a vintage baseball glove or a baseball as an easy, on-theme prop.
- Practice your best smug, wide-eyed grin for photos to capture Squints' mischievous personality.
Squints costume FAQ
- He wears thick, black-rimmed square eyeglasses, similar to classic retro travel styles from the 1950s and 60s.
- How do you do a Squints and Wendy couples costume?
- One person dresses as Squints in his baseball gear, and the other wears Wendy's iconic red one-piece swimsuit, blue hair ribbon, and white cat-eye sunglasses.
- Is this costume comfortable for warm weather?
- Yes, because it uses a short-sleeved shirt, cotton jeans, and sneakers, it is highly breathable and comfortable for outdoor events.
Did you know? The scene where Squints fakes drowning to kiss Wendy Peffercorn was filmed at a real community pool in Utah, and the actors still get asked about it decades later.