This easy sailor costume DIY is super easy using a striped shirt, hat, and scarf. A perfect last-minute Halloween costume!
Hey friends! If you follow us on instagram then you know we recently got back from the most amazing Disney Cruise experience.
It was a Halloween cruise, and everyone dressed up for the parties. We wanted something cute, affordable, and easy. Sarah suggested a DIY sailor costume, and I knew we had to do it! How perfect are sailor costumes when you're sailing on a cruise ship? I mean...
Sailor Costume
The key components to the Sailor costumes were, of course, the cute sailor hats and red scarves! We got both on Amazon, so if you are a last minute costume planner, we have you covered!
Womens Sailor Costume Ideas
The best thing about these cute womens sailor outfits is that we were able to use a lot of things we already had on hand, which made them super affordable!
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Basically, anything you have that is navy, white and striped will work great! If you want to buy something new, we've got some ideas. How cute is this navy and white striped dress?
This sailor costume DIY is great because you can wear it solo, with a friend or spouse, or with a whole group! It's for anyone of any gender. We love the versatility of it.
How to Get the DIY Sailor Costume (Links!)
Shirts and Dresses
- Boatneck Shirt (Womens)
- ¾ Sleeve Shirt (Womens)
- Long Sleeve Shirt (Mens)
- Half-Zip Polo Shirt (Mens)
- Navy Stripe Dress (Womens)
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Sailor Costume
Materials
Womens Sailor Costume
- Sailor Hat
- Red Scarf
- Navy & White Stripe Boatneck Shirt Womens
- Navy & White Stripe ¾ Sleeve Shirt Womens
- Navy Stripe Dress
- Red Lipstick
Mens Sailor Costume
- Sailor Stripe Long Sleeve Shirt Mens
- White Pants
- Sailor Hat
- Red Scarf
Instructions
Womens Sailor Costume
- Gather a striped shirt, white or navy pants, or a navy and white dress.
- Put a white sailor hat on and tie a red scarf around your neck.
Mens Sailor Costume
- Wear white pants, wide-leg is great if you can find them.
- Put on a shirt that has red and white stripes or navy blue and white stripes.
- Put on a white sailor hat and a red scarf around your neck.
- Enjoy being a sailor for the day!
xo,
This post was originally published September 17th, 2018 and has been updated.
Stef
LOVE the costumes! Now I'm off to read your disney cruise post. we are thinking of going on one this year and i want to hear all about it!
Jessica
Oh my gosh it was the BEST! I already want to go back! haha
Michael Wurm Jr
Oh snap! This is SUCH a cute idea. You made it so easy and approachable. Thanks for sharing!!
xo Michael
Kim - Today's Creative Life
Costume or not.... I'd wear that as a normal outfit! Looks adorable!
Rachael Yerkes
This is so cute!
Jessica
Thank you so much!
Krissy Allori
This would be BE a cute idea for Halloween!
Jessica
Totally! It would be perfect!