Tony Manero Costume
Rule the disco dance floor in the ultimate 1970s white suit.
Tony Manero is the Brooklyn paint-store clerk turned disco king played by John Travolta in the 1977 classic Saturday Night Fever. This look is one of cinema's most recognizable outfits, representing the peak of the 1970s disco era. The costume consists of a striking white three-piece suit paired with a dark, wide-collared dress shirt.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Tony Manero costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Tony Manero costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White Blazer
A white single-breasted suit jacket with wide, retro lapels.
DIY: Use a standard white suit jacket and press the lapels flat to look wider.
White Vest
A matching white, single-breasted button-up suit vest.
White Flare Pants
Matching white dress pants with a distinct bell-bottom or flared leg.
DIY: Take a pair of white slacks and sew white fabric wedges into the outer seams.
Dark Blue Dress Shirt
A dark blue or black button-down shirt with a wide, pointed 70s collar.
DIY: Find a vintage polyester button-down shirt at a thrift store.
Gold Chain Necklace
A thin, simple gold chain necklace worn over the open chest.
Black Dress Shoes
Black leather dress shoes or Cuban heel boots with a slight platform.
DIY: Use any polished black leather shoes.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark blue dress shirt, leaving the top three or four buttons undone to expose your chest.
- 2
Pull the wide collar of the dress shirt out so it rests flat over the lapels of the vest and blazer.
- 3
Put on the white suit vest and button it up completely.
- 4
Put on the matching white flared trousers, securing them with a belt if needed.
- 5
Put on the white blazer, leaving it unbuttoned to showcase the vest and shirt underneath.
- 6
Slip on the gold chain necklace so it sits visibly in the open collar area.
- 7
Put on the black dress shoes and style your hair into a high-volume 70s blow-dry.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a voluminous, feathered 1970s pompadour using a blow dryer and strong-hold hairspray or pomade. Keep your face clean-shaven with a confident, ready-to-dance expression.
Tony Manero for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Stephanie Mangano in her red disco dance dress.
- group
- Gather a crew dressed in 1970s colorful polyester shirts, platform shoes, and sequined dresses.
- kids
- A miniature white three-piece suit with a blue button-down shirt.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-polyester white suits or separates for a comfortable, flexible fit on the dance floor.
- pet
- A white dog coat styled to look like a blazer with a tiny blue collar.
Tips
- Wear light-colored or nude underwear, as white polyester suit pants can be quite sheer under bright lights.
- Practice Tony's iconic pose—one hand on your hip, the other pointing straight up to the sky at a diagonal.
- Keep a small pocket comb with you to touch up your feathered hair throughout the night.
Tony Manero costume FAQ
- What color shirt does Tony Manero wear under his white suit?
- He wears a dark, steel-blue button-down dress shirt with an exaggerated, wide 1970s collar.
- How should the shirt collar be worn?
- The shirt should be unbuttoned low, and the wide collar points must be pulled out to sit on top of the suit vest and jacket lapels.
- Can I use a regular white suit for this costume?
- Yes, but to capture the authentic 70s look, try to find pants with a flared or bell-bottom cut and a jacket with wide lapels.
Did you know? Tony Manero's iconic white suit was actually bought off the rack at a cheap local clothing store in Brooklyn, not custom-made by a costume designer.