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How to Create a '50s Costume for Men

Just think of Fonzie in "Happy Days" and you'll know how to look and act like a cool dude from the '50s.

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    Difficulty:
    Moderately Easy

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Black Leather Bomber Warm Jackets
    • Black Leather Pants
    • Boots
    • Hair Gel
    • Shaving Creams
    • Shaving Kits
    • CDs
    • T-shirts
      • 1

        Shave.

      • 2

        Put on a clean, tight, black or white T-shirt.

      • 3

        Cover your shoulders with a towel to protect the shirt.

      • 4

        Slick back your hair with lots of hair gel. You want it to look greasy.

      • 5

        Inhale and hold your breath while pulling on a pair of form-fitting black leather pants.

      • 6

        Zip and slowly exhale.

      • 7

        Pull on black leather boots.

      • 8

        Put on a black leather bomber jacket.

      • 9

        Look in the mirror and give yourself a thumbs-up sign.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Put on the "Grease" soundtrack to get in a '50s mood while you're getting dressed.

    • Leather pants that are too tight will be extremely uncomfortable if you sweat.

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