Wayne and Garth Costume
Excellent! Recreate the ultimate 90s public-access TV duo.
Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar from Wayne's World are the ultimate 90s slacker duo, making them one of the most popular couples or best-friend costumes of all time. Their look is defined by casual, comfortable 90s streetwear, messy hair, and signature accessories like drumsticks and a branded cap. It is an incredibly easy, budget-friendly, and instantly recognizable choice for any Halloween party.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Wayne and Garth costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Wayne and Garth costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Wayne's World Hat
A black adjustable baseball cap with the classic oval 'Wayne's World' logo embroidered on the front.
DIY: Use a plain black baseball cap and fabric paint or a printed paper logo taped to the front.
Wayne's Black T-Shirt
A plain, short-sleeved black crewneck t-shirt in a relaxed fit.
Wayne's Ripped Blue Jeans
Light-wash, relaxed-fit blue jeans with prominent rips at both knees.
DIY: Take an old pair of light-wash jeans and use a utility knife or sandpaper to fray and cut holes at the knees.
Garth's Flannel Shirt
An oversized, long-sleeved blue and green plaid flannel shirt worn open and unbuttoned.
Garth's Graphic T-Shirt
A grey graphic t-shirt, ideally featuring a vintage rock band logo like Aerosmith or Led Zeppelin.
Garth's Glasses
Thick, black-rimmed square-shaped eyeglasses with clear lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of a cheap pair of black plastic sunglasses.
Drumsticks
A pair of standard wooden drumsticks for Garth to carry and tap on surfaces.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Wayne and Garth costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Wayne: Put on the plain black t-shirt and tuck it loosely into the ripped light-wash blue jeans.
- 2
For Wayne: Place the black Wayne's World baseball cap on your head, letting messy, shoulder-length dark brown hair hang out from underneath.
- 3
For Garth: Put on the grey rock band graphic t-shirt, then layer the blue plaid flannel shirt over it, leaving it completely unbuttoned with the sleeves rolled up slightly.
- 4
For Garth: Put on light-wash ripped jeans and slip on the thick black-rimmed glasses.
- 5
For Garth: Put on a messy, voluminous blonde wig and style it so it looks disheveled and covers your ears.
- 6
Carry the wooden drumsticks in your back pocket or hold them in your hands to drum on random objects throughout the night.
Makeup & hair
Wayne needs a messy, shoulder-length dark brown wig. Garth requires a frizzy, voluminous blonde wig with bangs. No heavy makeup is needed, but a clean-shaven face for Wayne and a slightly pale, awkward expression for Garth completes the look.
Wayne and Garth for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Wayne in the black tee and cap, while the other dresses as Garth in the flannel, glasses, and blonde wig.
- group
- Add Cassandra Wong in her iconic red dress with a bass guitar, or dress a third friend as a security guard or roadie.
- kids
- Scale down the looks with mini flannel shirts, tiny ripped jeans, and kid-sized glasses for an adorable sibling costume.
- Plus size
- Both outfits rely on relaxed-fit, oversized 90s clothing, making them highly comfortable and easy to source in any size.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a tiny black 'Wayne's World' hat or a small flannel shirt.
Tips
- Practice your catchphrases like 'Party on!', 'Excellent!', and 'Schwing!' to stay in character.
- This is an incredibly comfortable costume for cold weather, as you can easily wear thermal layers under the flannel shirt and jeans.
- If you are going solo, Wayne is the easier of the two to pull off individually, but Garth is instantly recognizable due to the glasses and drumsticks.
Wayne and Garth costume FAQ
- What t-shirt does Garth wear in Wayne's World?
- Garth typically wears a grey graphic t-shirt featuring classic rock bands, most famously Aerosmith, underneath an open blue plaid flannel shirt.
- How do you style Wayne's hair?
- Wayne has messy, shoulder-length dark brown hair that peeks out from under his black Wayne's World baseball cap. A simple 90s shag wig works perfectly.
- What props do Wayne and Garth need?
- Wayne needs his signature black 'Wayne's World' cap, while Garth needs thick black-rimmed glasses and a pair of wooden drumsticks to tap on things.
Did you know? Wayne's World started as a recurring Saturday Night Live sketch created by Mike Myers before being adapted into the smash-hit 1992 feature film.