William Afton Costume
Bring the sinister founder of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza to life.
William Afton, also known as the Purple Guy, is the main antagonist of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. Fans choose this costume to embody the eerie, mysterious security guard and co-founder of the haunted pizzeria. The look centers on a retro purple security guard uniform, a gold security badge, and optional creepy animatronic rabbit elements.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a William Afton costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete William Afton costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Purple button-down shirt
A long-sleeved, collared dress shirt in a deep purple or violet shade.
DIY: Use a plain purple button-up shirt from a thrift store.
Black dress pants or slacks
Standard black formal trousers or slacks to keep the security guard look professional.
DIY: Any clean black slacks or dark chinos will work.
Black security vest
A black button-up suit vest or utility vest worn over the purple shirt.
Gold security badge
A metallic gold star or shield badge pinned to the left chest of the vest or shirt.
DIY: Cut a shield shape out of cardboard, paint it metallic gold, and write 'SECURITY' on it with a black marker.
Black necktie
A simple solid black necktie to complete the formal security guard uniform.
Yellow rabbit mask
A creepy, weathered yellow rabbit mask representing Spring Bonnie or Springtrap.
DIY: Modify a plastic rabbit mask with yellow acrylic paint, adding grime and black mesh over the eyes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made William Afton costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the purple button-down shirt and button it to the top.
- 2
Put on the black dress pants and secure them with a black belt.
- 3
Tie the black necktie snugly around the collar of the purple shirt.
- 4
Layer the black suit vest over the shirt and tie, buttoning it up.
- 5
Pin the gold security badge to the left side of your vest chest.
- 6
Put on clean black dress shoes to complete the uniform look.
- 7
Carry or wear the yellow rabbit mask to hint at Afton's dark alter ego.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neatly combed back in a retro style. If not wearing the mask, apply dark circles under the eyes using purple and grey eyeshadow to give a tired, sinister, and unhinged appearance.
William Afton for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as the Puppet, Circus Baby, or a classic Freddy Fazbear animatronic.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as the original five animatronics (Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, Golden Freddy) while you lead as the Purple Guy.
- kids
- A purple shirt, black pants, a toy gold badge, and a soft Springtrap plush toy make a kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- A relaxed-fit purple button-down and an adjustable black vest provide a comfortable, tailored fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your pet in a small purple collar or a tiny yellow rabbit hat.
Tips
- Opt for dark black slacks instead of jeans to keep the security guard uniform looking authentic and sharp.
- Add a vintage-style silver flashlight as a prop to enhance the night-shift security guard aesthetic.
- If using a rabbit mask, ensure the eye holes have black mesh so your eyes are hidden but you can still see clearly.
- Keep a purple toy phone in your pocket as a nod to the 'Phone Guy' theories.
William Afton costume FAQ
- What does William Afton wear?
- William Afton is typically depicted wearing a purple security guard uniform, including a purple button-down shirt, black slacks, a black tie, a black vest, and a gold security badge.
- How do you make a DIY Purple Guy costume?
- You can easily assemble this look using a thrifted purple dress shirt, black pants, a black tie, and a homemade gold badge cut from cardboard and painted gold.
- Why is William Afton associated with a yellow rabbit?
- In the FNAF lore, William Afton uses the yellow Spring Bonnie animatronic suit to lure his victims, eventually becoming permanently trapped inside it as Springtrap.
Did you know? William Afton was originally referred to simply as 'Purple Guy' by the FNAF community due to his solid purple sprite appearance in the retro-style minigames.