The Rock Costume
Channel the ultimate 90s style icon with this legendary meme look.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's iconic 1990s portrait—featuring a black turtleneck, blue jeans, a silver chain, and a black leather fanny pack—is one of the internet's most beloved memes. People choose this costume because it is instantly recognizable, hilarious, and incredibly easy to put together. The look is completed with a tissue under the elbow to protect his sleeve.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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See yourself as The Rock
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What you need for a The Rock costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete The Rock costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black turtleneck sweater
A tight-fitting, long-sleeved black knit turtleneck sweater.
Blue jeans
Classic medium-to-light wash, straight-leg denim jeans worn high on the waist.
Black leather fanny pack
A simple black faux-leather fanny pack worn zipped around the waist.
Silver chain necklace
A shiny silver-colored link chain necklace worn on the outside of the turtleneck.
Black leather belt
A simple black leather belt with a silver buckle, threaded through the jeans.
White tissue or napkin
A single folded white tissue placed under the left elbow.
DIY: Use a standard folded tissue or paper towel from home.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made The Rock costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light wash blue jeans and secure them with the black leather belt.
- 2
Tuck the tight black turtleneck sweater completely into the jeans.
- 3
Fasten the black leather fanny pack around your waist, positioning it slightly to the side over the belt.
- 4
Drape the silver chain necklace over the outside of the turtleneck collar so it rests visibly on your chest.
- 5
If you do not have short, cropped black hair, apply a short black wig or style your hair to match his 90s look.
- 6
Place a folded white tissue under your left elbow, resting your arm on a surface to recreate the famous photo pose.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a neat, short 90s-style fade or buzz cut. Keep facial features clean-shaven or with very light stubble.
The Rock for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as Kevin Hart recreating the exact same outfit, or a modern-day gym-wear version of The Rock.
- group
- Have friends dress as other iconic 90s wrestling personas like Stone Cold Steve Austin or Mankind.
- kids
- A miniature version of the turtleneck, jeans, and fanny pack look is incredibly funny and easy for kids.
- Plus size
- This outfit is highly adjustable; choose a comfortable, stretchy black turtleneck and relaxed-fit light wash jeans.
Tips
- The key to this costume is the pose: lean one elbow on a railing or table with the white tissue placed directly underneath it.
- Keep your posture confident and raise one eyebrow to capture The Rock's signature expression.
- Make sure the turtleneck is tucked in tightly to emphasize the high-waisted 90s denim look.
The Rock costume FAQ
- Why did The Rock have a tissue under his elbow in the photo?
- Dwayne Johnson revealed that he put the tissue under his elbow to protect the sleeve of his expensive black turtleneck from getting dirty on the dusty banister.
- What do I need for a DIY The Rock 90s costume?
- You only need a black turtleneck, light wash blue jeans, a black belt, a black fanny pack, a silver chain, and a folded white tissue.
- Is this costume comfortable for a party?
- Yes, it is extremely comfortable as it uses standard, everyday clothing items like jeans and a sweater.
Did you know? The original photo was taken in 1994, years before Dwayne Johnson became a massive Hollywood movie star, during his early days in professional wrestling.