Ted Lasso Costume
Channel the optimistic AFC Richmond coach with a whistle and mustache.
Step onto the pitch as Ted Lasso, the relentlessly positive American football coach who takes over an English soccer team. This costume is a massive hit for its wholesome charm, comfort, and instant recognizability. The signature look features an AFC Richmond athletic jacket, a classic visor, a whistle, and Ted's iconic mustache.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Ted Lasso costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ted Lasso costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
AFC Richmond Track Jacket
A navy blue athletic zip-up jacket with red and yellow stripes on the chest and the AFC Richmond crest.
DIY: Use a plain navy blue zip-up track jacket and attach a printed AFC Richmond crest patch to the left chest.
Khaki Pants
Classic flat-front chino pants in a tan or khaki color.
DIY: Use any tan or beige trousers you already own.
Navy Blue Visor
A classic athletic visor in navy blue, worn low on the forehead.
Fake Mustache
A thick, brown chevron-style handlebar mustache.
DIY: Use a brown makeup pencil to draw and shade a thick mustache on your upper lip.
Metal Whistle on Lanyard
A classic silver metal referee whistle hanging from a black woven neck lanyard.
Aviator Sunglasses
Gold-framed aviator sunglasses with dark lenses.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on a plain white crewneck t-shirt or collared shirt as a base layer.
- 2
Put on the khaki chino pants and secure them with a simple brown leather belt.
- 3
Slip on the navy blue AFC Richmond track jacket and zip it up halfway.
- 4
Apply the self-adhesive brown mustache to your upper lip, ensuring it is centered and secure.
- 5
Place the navy blue visor on your head, adjusting it over short, neatly parted brown hair.
- 6
Hang the metal whistle on the black lanyard around your neck so it rests on your chest.
- 7
Finish the look by clipping the aviator sunglasses to your jacket collar or wearing them on your face.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair short, neat, and parted to the side under the visor. No makeup is needed other than applying the thick brown fake mustache securely to a clean, dry upper lip.
Ted Lasso for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Coach Beard (wearing a dark tracksuit, cap, sunglasses, and a beard) or Rebecca Welton in a chic, high-end business suit.
- group
- Form the coaching staff with Coach Beard, Roy Kent (in an all-black coach outfit), and Nathan Shelley in an AFC Richmond training suit.
- kids
- A miniature blue tracksuit, tiny visor, and a drawn-on mustache make an adorable, comfortable kids' costume.
- Plus size
- The athletic track jacket and relaxed-fit khaki chinos offer a highly comfortable, true-to-size fit for all body types.
- pet
- Put a small blue athletic jersey or a tiny yellow whistle collar on your dog.
Tips
- Carry a small cardboard box of shortbread cookies (labeled 'Biscuits with the Boss') as a perfect, on-theme prop.
- Keep a few spare adhesive strips or spirit gum handy in case the mustache starts to peel off from talking or smiling.
- Wear comfortable white athletic sneakers to stay on your feet all night.
- Memorize a few of Ted's famous positive quotes, like 'I believe in believe,' to stay in character.
Ted Lasso costume FAQ
- What kind of pants does Ted Lasso wear?
- Ted Lasso typically wears classic tan or khaki flat-front chino pants paired with his athletic jacket or sweater vest.
- How do I make a DIY Ted Lasso costume?
- You can easily DIY this by pairing a plain navy blue zip-up jacket with khaki pants, a navy visor, a yellow whistle on a lanyard, aviator sunglasses, and a fake brown mustache.
- What shoes should I wear with a Ted Lasso costume?
- Classic clean white athletic sneakers or running shoes are the most accurate and comfortable choice for this look.
Did you know? Ted Lasso's signature mustache was inspired by Jason Sudeikis's own father, and the character originally debuted in 2013 NBC Sports promotional videos.