The Weeknd Costume
Rock the iconic red suit and dark aesthetics of After Hours.
Dressing up as The Weeknd is a popular choice for music fans who want a bold, cinematic look. This costume recreates his signature 'After Hours' era outfit, featuring a sharp red blazer, black dress clothes, and optional facial bandages. It is a highly recognizable pop-culture look that balances high fashion with dark, theatrical storytelling.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a The Weeknd costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete The Weeknd costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Red Suit Jacket
A vibrant red, single-breasted blazer with notch lapels and a slim fit.
DIY: Use a red blazer you already own or dye a light-colored thrifted blazer red.
Black Button-Down Shirt
A classic black long-sleeve dress shirt, worn fully buttoned up.
Black Dress Pants
Slim-fit black trousers or dress pants to match the shirt.
DIY: Any clean black jeans or chinos can work in a pinch.
Black Skinny Tie
A solid black skinny tie worn under the red jacket.
Black Leather Gloves
Sleek, fitted black leather or faux-leather gloves.
DIY: Any solid black winter gloves or thin fabric gloves.
Black Sunglasses
Classic black plastic sunglasses with dark lenses, preferably with a slightly retro frame shape.
White Gauze Bandages
Medical gauze rolls to wrap around the head and nose for the 'injured' look.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made The Weeknd costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black dress shirt and button it all the way to the collar.
- 2
Put on the black dress pants and secure them with a black belt.
- 3
Tie the black skinny tie snugly around the collar of the shirt.
- 4
Put on the red suit jacket over the shirt and tie, keeping it unbuttoned.
- 5
Slip on the black leather gloves.
- 6
If going for the 'injured' look, wrap white medical gauze around your nose and head, securing it with medical tape. Add fake blood around the edges of the gauze if desired.
- 7
Put on the black sunglasses to complete the mysterious, cinematic aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a short, rounded afro or textured curls. If opting for the 'After Hours' music video look, apply fake blood to your nose and cheeks, or wrap white gauze bandages around your nose and forehead.
The Weeknd for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as Bella Hadid, or a backup dancer wearing a matching red suit and full-face bandages.
- group
- Have friends dress up as different eras of The Weeknd, such as the 'Starboy' look (black leather jacket and cross necklace) or 'Dawn FM' (elderly makeup and grey suit).
- kids
- A miniature red blazer, black shirt, and tiny sunglasses make for an adorable, scaled-down pop star look.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-blend red blazers and comfortable black dress pants for a flexible, stylish fit.
Tips
- Keep the sunglasses on for photos to capture the moody, mysterious vibe of the album cover.
- If you use fake blood, make sure it is fully dry before putting on the red jacket to avoid staining the fabric.
- Wear comfortable black dress shoes or boots, as you will likely be walking or dancing.
- The bandages are optional; you can wear just the clean red suit and sunglasses for a sleek, red-carpet-ready version.
The Weeknd costume FAQ
- What suit does The Weeknd wear in After Hours?
- He wears a bright red, single-breasted suit jacket with notch lapels, a black button-down shirt, a black skinny tie, black trousers, and black leather gloves.
- How do you do the makeup for The Weeknd's costume?
- You can apply fake blood to your nose and cheeks to look bruised, or wrap white medical gauze around your nose and head to mimic his bandaged look from the 2020 AMAs.
- Is this costume easy to put together last minute?
- Yes, if you already have a black shirt, black pants, and sunglasses, you only need to source a red blazer and some cheap medical gauze to complete the look.
Did you know? The Weeknd maintained his 'After Hours' character—complete with the red suit, fake bruises, and bandages—for over a year during all public appearances, performances, and award shows to tell a continuous narrative.