Tom Cruise Costume
Channel Hollywood's ultimate action star in his most iconic cinematic roles.
Dressing up as Tom Cruise means channeling some of the most memorable moments in cinema history. Whether you choose his daring fighter pilot look from Top Gun or his classic living-room dance outfit from Risky Business, these costumes are instantly recognizable and highly popular. Both options rely on simple, classic wardrobe staples that are easy to assemble.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–80
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What you need for a Tom Cruise costume
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Olive green flight suit
A zip-front military-style flight suit with pilot patches on the chest and sleeves.
DIY: Wear an olive green utility jumpsuit and safety-pin printed military patches to the chest.
Aviator sunglasses
Classic silver or gold-rimmed teardrop aviator sunglasses with dark lenses.
Dog tags
A simple metal ball-chain necklace with two silver military dog tags.
DIY: Cut dog tag shapes out of cardboard, wrap them in aluminum foil, and thread them onto a silver chain.
Oversized pink dress shirt
A light pink, long-sleeved, button-down oxford dress shirt (for the Risky Business look).
DIY: Borrow an oversized men's pink button-down shirt.
White tube socks
Classic mid-calf white athletic tube socks with ribbed detailing.
Wayfarer sunglasses
Black retro-style square sunglasses to complete the Risky Business ensemble.
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How to put it together
- 1
Choose your era: Go with the Top Gun flight suit for an outdoor party, or the Risky Business shirt-and-socks look for an indoor event.
- 2
For Maverick: Put on the olive green flight suit, zipping it up to the chest, and roll up the sleeves slightly.
- 3
Put on the silver aviator sunglasses and hang the metal dog tags around your neck.
- 4
For Joel (Risky Business): Put on a pair of light-colored boxer shorts, then layer the oversized pink button-down shirt over them, leaving the collar unbuttoned.
- 5
Pull on the white mid-calf tube socks, keeping them slightly slouched.
- 6
Put on the black wayfarer sunglasses and carry a classic candlestick holder as a makeshift microphone.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a neat, slightly spiked 1980s style using hair gel or pomade. Keep your face clean-shaven to match Tom Cruise's classic Hollywood look.
Tom Cruise for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Maverick with Charlie (black leather jacket and pencil skirt) or Joel with Lana from Risky Business.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as the Top Gun pilot squad, including Iceman and Goose in matching flight suits.
- kids
- A mini flight suit and tiny aviator sunglasses make an adorable kid-sized Maverick.
- Plus size
- Look for relaxed-fit utility jumpsuits or oversized button-downs for a comfortable, breathable fit.
- pet
- Put a small olive green dog t-shirt and a tiny pair of aviator sunglasses on your pet.
Tips
- If choosing the Risky Business look, wear skin-toned or light-colored boxer briefs underneath the long shirt for comfort and coverage.
- Carry a prop flight helmet or a vintage candlestick phone to make the character references even clearer.
- For the Maverick look, wear black combat boots or sturdy dark work boots to complete the military aesthetic.
Tom Cruise costume FAQ
- What do I need for a DIY Tom Cruise Risky Business costume?
- You need an oversized light pink button-down dress shirt, white boxer shorts, white mid-calf tube socks, black wayfarer sunglasses, and a candlestick to use as a microphone.
- How do I dress up as Maverick from Top Gun?
- Wear an olive green flight suit or jumpsuit adorned with military patches, silver aviator sunglasses, dog tags, and black combat boots.
- Is the Tom Cruise costume easy to make last-minute?
- Yes, the Risky Business look can be put together in minutes using a pink dress shirt, socks, and sunglasses you might already have at home.
Did you know? The famous living-room dance scene in Risky Business was completely improvised by Tom Cruise, who was instructed by the director to simply dance to 'Old Time Rock and Roll'.