The Peaky Blinders look is one of the easiest men's costumes to get right: a tweed flat cap, a tweed three-piece suit, a collarless shirt, a heavy overcoat and lace-up boots make you a Shelby. Get the pieces below and you are sorted for a themed party, a stag do or a 1920s night.
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How to get the look: start with the flat cap and waistcoat, which do most of the work, then layer on the shirt, overcoat and boots and finish with the small details.
The essentials
Tweed flat cap
The piece people recognise first. A dark grey or herringbone newsboy cap sets the whole look in one move.
Waistcoat and flat cap set
The heart of the costume in one buy: a tweed waistcoat with a matching cap, where the waistcoat does most of the work. Plus sizes available.
Finish the base with a collarless grandad shirt buttoned to the top in white or cream, a heavy wool overcoat in charcoal or black, and sturdy lace-up leather boots.
Finishing touches
1920s accessories set
The small details sell it. This kit gives you the pocket watch, braces, tie and bow tie in one go, so you are not hunting down each piece.
Round wire-framed glasses help if you are going for a particular character. For hair, ask for a short back and sides with length left on top, then slick it back.
Make it a group or couples look
Complete gangster set
A whole gang in tweed beats a single costume, and a complete set is the quickest way to kit out the crew. For couples, pair it with a 1920s flapper dress.
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Frequently asked questions
What do you need for a Peaky Blinders costume?
Five pieces: a tweed flat cap, a tweed three-piece suit with a waistcoat, a collarless grandad shirt, a heavy wool overcoat and lace-up leather boots. Add a pocket watch and braces to finish it.
What hat do the Peaky Blinders wear?
A tweed flat cap, also called a newsboy or baker boy cap, usually in dark grey, brown or herringbone. It is the piece people recognise first, so it is the one to get right.
Can you do a Peaky Blinders costume as a couple or group?
Yes. A group in matching tweed suits and flat caps looks stronger than a single costume, and for couples you can pair the Shelby look with a 1920s flapper dress or a tailored ladies' suit.
How do you style your hair for a Peaky Blinders look?
Ask for a short back and sides with some length left on top, then slick the top back with pomade. It matches the Shelby style and works under a flat cap.
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