The Sandlot Costume
You're killing me, Smalls! Recreate the ultimate 90s baseball classic.
Dressing up as the crew from The Sandlot is a nostalgic favorite for groups, couples, and solo fans of the classic 1993 film. The look captures 1960s youth baseball style with retro tees, cuffed jeans, and vintage baseball caps. Whether you choose Benny the Jet, Squints, Ham, or lifeguard Wendy Peffercorn, these outfits are comfortable, recognizable, and easy to assemble.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a The Sandlot costume
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Retro Baseball Cap
A vintage-style, solid-colored or striped baseball cap, worn slightly bent or backwards depending on the character.
DIY: Use a plain dark blue or black baseball cap you already own.
1960s Graphic Tee or Jersey
A ringer tee, horizontal striped shirt, or a vintage-style baseball jersey (like Benny's yellow striped shirt or Ham's red and white stripes).
DIY: Use fabric markers to draw horizontal stripes on a plain white t-shirt.
Cuffed Denim Jeans
Classic blue jeans worn with a thick cuff rolled up at the ankles.
DIY: Roll up the cuffs of any pair of straight-leg blue jeans you own.
Black-Rimmed Eyeglasses
Thick, black-rimmed retro eyeglasses, specifically for a Squints costume.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap black plastic sunglasses.
Vintage Baseball Glove
A worn-in, brown leather baseball glove to carry as a prop.
Red One-Piece Swimsuit
A classic red scoop-neck one-piece swimsuit, specifically for a Wendy Peffercorn look.
White Retro Sunglasses
White cat-eye sunglasses to complete the Wendy Peffercorn lifeguard style.
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How to put it together
- 1
Choose your character: Benny (Dodgers cap, yellow striped shirt), Squints (black glasses, black cap, striped tee), Ham (red striped shirt, catcher's gear), or Wendy (red swimsuit, white sunglasses).
- 2
Put on your chosen retro t-shirt or swimsuit base.
- 3
If playing one of the ballplayers, pull on classic blue jeans and cuff them 2-3 inches at the bottom.
- 4
Lace up a pair of classic canvas sneakers, preferably in black or white.
- 5
Add character-specific accessories: put on the black-rimmed glasses for Squints, or tie your hair back with a red ribbon and put on a whistle for Wendy.
- 6
Grab your vintage baseball glove or a baseball as your final prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and natural for a dusty, sun-dirtied look on the field. For Wendy Peffercorn, wear bright red lipstick and style hair in a high ponytail tied with a red ribbon.
The Sandlot for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Squints (striped shirt, black glasses, backward cap) with Wendy Peffercorn (red swimsuit, white cat-eye glasses, whistle).
- group
- Gather a crew to dress as Benny, Smalls, Squints, Ham, and Yeah-Yeah, each wearing their signature retro tees and baseball caps.
- kids
- An adorable option for kids using a simple striped tee, cuffed jeans, a backward cap, and a small baseball glove.
- Plus size
- The casual nature of retro tees and straight-leg jeans makes this comfortable and highly adjustable for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a large dog in a simple brown collar or a mock 'Beast' name tag to represent Hercules the English Mastiff.
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Sandlot costume couple
- Pair Squints (striped shirt, black glasses, backward cap) with Wendy Peffercorn (red swimsuit, white cat-eye glasses, whistle).
Tips
- To get the dusty 'sandlot' look, you can lightly dust your knees and shins with a bit of brown bronzer or real dirt.
- Wear comfortable canvas sneakers, as this costume involves a lot of walking and is highly practical for outdoor events.
- If you are carrying a baseball, write 'Babe Ruth' on it in messy cursive to recreate the movie's main plot point.
The Sandlot costume FAQ
- What does Squints wear in The Sandlot?
- Squints wears a black-and-white striped t-shirt, cuffed blue jeans, a black baseball cap worn backward, and thick black-rimmed eyeglasses.
- How do you do a Wendy Peffercorn costume?
- You need a red one-piece swimsuit, white cat-eye sunglasses, a silver whistle on a lanyard, a red hair ribbon, and bright red lipstick.
- Is this a good last-minute costume?
- Yes! Most of the items, like blue jeans, sneakers, and t-shirts, are everyday wardrobe staples that you likely already own.
Did you know? The actor who played Ham, Patrick Renna, and the actor who played Squints, Chauncey Leopardi, still occasionally surprise fans by wearing their iconic outfits to baseball games.