Vincent Vega Costume
Channel the cool, retro-noir style of Pulp Fiction's slickest hitman.
Vincent Vega from Pulp Fiction is one of cinema's most recognizable hitmen, famously played by John Travolta. This costume is a popular choice for movie buffs and couples alike, featuring a sharp, retro-noir aesthetic. The look consists of a classic black suit, a white dress shirt, and a distinct Western-style bolo tie.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $40–150
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What you need for a Vincent Vega costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Vincent Vega costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black suit jacket and trousers
A matching, slim-fit black two-piece suit jacket and trousers.
DIY: Use any matching black blazer and black dress pants from your closet.
White dress shirt
A crisp, long-sleeve white button-down dress shirt with a classic collar.
Black bolo tie
A black braided cord bolo tie with silver metal tips and a simple silver slide.
DIY: Thread a black shoelace or cord through a silver pendant or slide.
Black monk strap shoes
Black leather dress shoes, preferably with a single or double monk strap buckle.
DIY: Any black leather dress shoes or loafers will work.
Slicked-back black wig
A shoulder-length black wig styled straight and slicked back, or styled with your own hair.
DIY: Grow out your hair or use heavy-hold gel to slick back medium-length dark hair into a small ponytail.
Prop cigarette
A fake, non-functional prop cigarette to hold or tuck behind your ear.
DIY: Roll up a small piece of white paper with an orange tip colored in.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Vincent Vega costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white dress shirt and button it all the way to the collar.
- 2
Put on the black suit trousers and secure them with a black leather belt.
- 3
Slip the black bolo tie under the shirt collar, centering the silver slide just below the top button.
- 4
Put on the black suit jacket, leaving it unbuttoned for a relaxed hitman look.
- 5
Put on the black monk strap shoes with black dress socks.
- 6
Apply hair gel to slick back your hair (or wig) behind your ears, letting the back fall toward your shoulders.
- 7
Carry a prop cigarette or tuck it behind your ear as a final touch.
Makeup & hair
Slick back your hair with heavy-hold pomade or gel, pulling it straight back behind your ears. Keep facial hair clean-shaven to match Vincent's look in the film.
Vincent Vega for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Mia Wallace in her white button-down shirt, black cropped pants, and black bob wig for an iconic dance-partner duo.
- group
- Team up with Jules Winnfield in a matching black suit with a classic black necktie and an afro wig.
- Plus size
- A classic-fit black suit provides a comfortable, tailored look for any body type.
Tips
- Keep your suit jacket unbuttoned to capture Vincent's relaxed, cool demeanor.
- Practice the famous 'twist' dance hand gesture (two fingers sliding across your eyes) for photos.
- Carry a toy syringe or a small baggie of white powder (flour) in your pocket as an optional movie-reference prop.
Vincent Vega costume FAQ
- What kind of tie does Vincent Vega wear?
- Vincent Vega wears a black braided leather bolo tie with silver metal tips instead of a traditional necktie.
- How do you do Vincent Vega's hair?
- His hair is shoulder-length, dark, and heavily slicked back with gel or pomade, tucked behind his ears.
- What shoes does Vincent Vega wear?
- He wears black leather monk strap shoes, which feature a buckle strap instead of laces.
Did you know? Vincent Vega's signature bolo tie and monk strap shoes were specific choices by costume designer Betsy Heimann to give his 'Reservoir Dogs' style suit a unique, Western-influenced twist.