How to Make a Bomb Squad Suit for a Costume

Make an explosive entrance with your own bomb squad costume.

Creating your own bomb squad costume is an inexpensive way to start a Halloween party off with a bang. Bomb squads have been in existence since the 1950s, and have served as an integral part of security in large cities. For a fun couples costume idea, one person can be the bomb and her counterpart can be the bomb squad. With some ingenuity, you can detonate some excitement at your next costume gathering.

Things You'll Need

• Green jumpsuit or shirt
• Chest protector (optional)
• Letter stencils (optional)
• White spray paint (optional)
• Black pants (optional)
• Safety goggles or sunglasses

Instructions

1. Purchase a green shirt and pants or a jumpsuit. Green is the most common color in bomb squad uniforms.

2. Purchase a chest protector, such as those used by a catcher in baseball. The chest protector will look like it is protecting you while you are dismantling a bomb. You may choose to place the chest protector under your shirt or jumpsuit.

3. Place the stencil over the chest protector or the shirt or jumpsuit, depending on whether you are wearing the chest protector over or under the shirt or suit. Spray paint the words "Bomb Squad" over the chest area of the shirt or suit.

4. Wear a pair of sunglasses to act as eye protectors.

Tips & Warnings

• A motorcycle helmet can replace the sunglasses for a more authentic look.

• Borrow a chest protector or purchase one in a secondhand store.

References

• First Defense: EOD Bomb Equipment
• Buy Costumes: Bomb Squad Adult Costume
• LAPD: History and Overview of the Bomb Squad