How to Make an Elvis Suit

Elvis costumes vary depending on the era and preferred style.

Elvis costumes are a popular costume idea for any time. Whether going to a party wearing a costume, dressing up the kids as famous celebrities or having fun acting as a celebrity impersonator, the Elvis costume is a good choice. Elvis wore a wide range of costumes, such as a white jumpsuit with sequins, a costume complete with a short cape, black jumpsuit costumes and a bright red pinwheel jumpsuit. The common factor was a jumpsuit, though the most commonly seen Elvis costume is the white jumpsuit. It is possible to put together an Elvis costume without spending too much money.

Things You'll Need

• Jump suit with bell bottoms
• Bright button-up T-shirt
• Large belt
• Sequins or jewels
• Glue (optional)
• Iron
• Ironing board
• Elvis wig
• Elvis sunglasses
• Elvis scarf
• Microphone or fake guitar

Instructions

1. Get a white jump suit with bell bottoms and wide sleeves. Elvis is known for several looks, among which is the white jumpsuit look. Costumes purchased in the store are often a white jumpsuit with a sequin or rhinestone design. It is possible to use a regular white suit jacket and alter the jacket for the signature Elvis look with open jacket that is tucked in at the back, but the jumpsuit looks similar without the trouble of trying to change a suit.

2. Select a button-up shirt beneath the suit. The button up shirt can come in any preferred color. Elvis wore anything from red to blue to purple to yellow, so there is plenty of selection.

3. Iron on some sequins or glue on some jewels. The Elvis look is flashy and bright and sequins or jewels make the jumpsuit brighter and more noticeably Elvis-looking. Put the sequins near the collar of the jump suit, around the legs and on the sleeves as preferred.

4. Add the large belt, sunglasses, scarf and wig to the costume. A common costume scarf is often red in color. The Elvis wig needs large sideburns and should fluff up and over the forehead.

5. Piece it together and add a microphone or guitar to complete the look. Practice the Elvis songs and dance steps as preferred.

References

• Elviscostumewig: Elvis Costume and Wigs
• My Costume Wigs: Make Your Own Elvis Costume
• Elviscostumes.org: Elvis Costumes