From Tailoring to Terrifying: How to Turn Your Tailored Suit Into a Halloween Costume
Halloween doesn’t always mean buying a costume that you’ll wear once and then leave at the back of the wardrobe. If you’ve invested in a good quality tailored suit, you deserve to wear it! A made-to-measure suit from Sett is the perfect starting point for plenty of Halloween looks.
The right accessories can completely transform your look. By adding a few props, some dramatic makeup and a little imagination, your tailoring can become anything from a mysterious vampire to a 1920s gangster.
So, before you start searching for a Halloween costume, take another look at the suits you already own. Here’s how to turn your tailoring into something a little more terrifying, whilst still looking smart.
Men in Black 🕶️
For something a little more understated, the Men in Black look is about as easy as it gets.
A black suit forms the basis of the outfit. Add a pair of black sunglasses and an earpiece and you’ve already got the unmistakable look.
If you want to make the costume more obvious, carry an inflatable alien. It’s a simple costume, but one that’s instantly recognisable.
What you’ll need:
- Black tailored suit
- Black sunglasses
- Earpiece
- Inflatable alien prop
The 1920s Gangster 🎩
A three-piece suit is the perfect foundation for a 1920s-inspired gangster look. Think classic tailoring, vintage details and a few carefully chosen accessories.
A waistcoat, pocket watch and chain immediately give the outfit an old-fashioned feel. Add a flat cap to complete the character.
Playing cards or poker chips can add another detail, polished brogues can push the look even further.
What you’ll need:
- Three-piece suit
- Flat cap
- Pocket watch and chain
- Optional playing cards/poker chips
The Magician 🎩
Your tailoring can take a more theatrical turn with a magician-inspired look.
A dark suit or dinner suit works particularly well. Add a top hat, wand and a stuffed toy rabbit and you’ve got the foundations of a classic magician costume.
White gloves can add an extra touch of old-school theatre, while spreading playing cards across a table or holding a few in your hand can make for a great Halloween photo.
What you’ll need:
- Dark suit or dinner suit
- Top hat
- Wand
- Playing cards
- White stuffed toy rabbit
Sherlock Holmes 🕵️
Take your suit back to Baker Street with a Sherlock Holmes inspired look.
A three-piece suit works particularly well, especially in brown or other heritage-inspired fabrics. Add a deerstalker hat and magnifying glass and the character starts to come together immediately.
A magnifying glass, leather notebook or pocket watch can add to the detective aesthetic, while a pipe provides another recognisable nod to the character.
What you’ll need:
- Brown tailored suit
- Magnifying glass
- Leather notebook
- Pocket watch
- Pipe
Your Suit, Your Costume
Halloween is a good excuse to have a little fun with your wardrobe, but you don’t necessarily need to buy something completely new to create an exciting costume.
A well-fitting suit can be incredibly versatile, and here at Sett we encourage customers to purchase a suit they will want to wear time and time again. Change the accessories, add a little makeup and introduce a few carefully chosen props, and you can create a completely different character from the tailoring already in your wardrobe.
And when Halloween is over? Take off the cape, put away the magnifying glass and lose the fake blood. Your suit can go straight back to being formal attire for weddings or other special occasions.
One suit. Plenty of opportunity for wear. Book here to purchase your own versatile made-to-measure suit.
