ZZ Top Costume
Grab a cheap sunglasses pair and grow a legendary chest-length beard.
Dressing up as ZZ Top is a classic choice for rock music fans who want an instantly recognizable, humorous, and comfortable look. Based on the iconic matching styles of Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, this costume centers on their legendary chest-length beards, dark sunglasses, and blues-rock swagger. It is the perfect choice for pairs, groups, or solo classic rock enthusiasts.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–85
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What you need for a ZZ Top costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete ZZ Top costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Extra-long fake beard
A chest-length, bushy blonde or light brown fake beard with an elastic band.
DIY: Construct a beard by hot-gluing long strands of blonde yarn or crepe wool to a felt backing.
Black sunglasses
Classic dark plastic sunglasses, preferably retro wayfarer or aviator styles.
Black fedora or cheap sunglasses hat
A black felt fedora, a western-style cowboy hat, or a patterned biker skull cap.
DIY: Use any dark, wide-brimmed hat you already own.
Black trench coat or leather jacket
A long black duster coat, trench coat, or a black leather motorcycle jacket.
DIY: A simple black blazer or dark denim jacket works as a great substitute.
Furry white guitar prop
A toy or cardboard cutout guitar covered in white faux fur fabric.
DIY: Cut a guitar shape out of cardboard and hot-glue white faux fur craft fabric to the front.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made ZZ Top costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on a basic black t-shirt and dark jeans or black trousers.
- 2
Layer the black trench coat, leather jacket, or blazer over your shirt.
- 3
Secure the extra-long fake beard around your ears or head, adjusting it so it hangs flat against your chest.
- 4
Place the black fedora or cowboy hat firmly on your head, letting it sit just above the eyebrows.
- 5
Put on the dark black sunglasses, ensuring they sit comfortably over the beard's elastic straps.
- 6
Sling the white furry guitar prop over your shoulder using a strap to complete the rock star look.
Makeup & hair
No complex makeup is needed since the beard and sunglasses cover most of your face. If any natural hair peeks out from under the hat, tuck it back or slick it down to keep the focus on the beard.
ZZ Top for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Have one person dress as Billy Gibbons/Dusty Hill and the other dress in an 80s-style jumpsuit as a key character from their music videos.
- group
- Go as the full band: two members with long beards and guitars, and one member playing the drums as Frank Beard (who ironically does not wear a long beard).
- kids
- Use a mini black leather jacket, a smaller felt hat, and a trimmed yarn beard for a hilarious toddler rock star look.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting black duster coat or open leather jacket provides a comfortable, stylish, and highly flattering fit.
- pet
- Put a tiny black biker hat and a small white yarn beard on your dog for a funny photo op.
Tips
- Cut a small slit in the mouth area of the fake beard so you can easily drink through a straw at parties.
- Secure the hat with bobby pins if you plan on headbanging or dancing to classic rock hits.
- Carry a guitar pick in your pocket to use as a fun, interactive prop when posing for photos.
ZZ Top costume FAQ
- What do I need for a DIY ZZ Top costume?
- You need a very long blonde or light brown beard, dark sunglasses, a black hat (fedora or cowboy style), a black jacket, and a toy guitar—ideally covered in white faux fur.
- Which member of ZZ Top does not have a beard?
- Ironically, the drummer Frank Beard is the only member of the classic lineup who did not wear a long beard, usually sporting just a mustache.
- How do I make the iconic furry ZZ Top guitar?
- You can wrap a toy guitar or a cardboard guitar cutout in white faux fur fabric using hot glue or heavy-duty double-sided tape.
Did you know? Despite their famous matching chest-length beards, the only member of ZZ Top who didn't have a giant beard was the drummer, whose actual last name was Beard.