Best Ferris Bueller Costume Ideas
Life moves pretty fast. If don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss...Halloween! If October 31 has snuck up on you (again!) and you need a last-minute Halloween costume, movie costume ideas are a great place to start—namely one of the most iconic films of the '80s, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. From righteous dude Ferris Bueller himself or his brooding best friend Cameron Frye to Ferris's sophisticated sweetheart Sloane Peterson or his jealous sister Jeanie Bueller, there's no shortage of memorable male and female characters to re-create.
What's especially fun about this costume theme is that it works to go solo or team up for a best friend Halloween costume. Dress up as pals Ferris Bueller in his signature jacket and Cameron Frye in his Detroit Red Wings hockey jersey. Choose a Ferris Bueller outfit and stylish Sloane Peterson getup for a Halloween costume for couples. Or better yet, get the whole gang together and go as Ferris, Cameron, Sloane, and Jeanie!
Have even more fun with some of the movie's most memorable scenes and carry around a toy car Ferrari as a nod to Cameron's dad's beloved sportscar. Having a party? Serve sausages to pay homage to the Sausage King of Chicago, Abe Froman. Create a soundtrack that includes "Danke Schoen" and "Twist and Shout" to emulate the parade float scene, followed by "Oh Yeah" (Bow bow chick chicka chickaaa).
So this Halloween, funnel all of that '80s energy from this classic movie into a DIY Ferris Bueller Halloween costume. Bonus: You likely already have some of these items in your closet or drawers. Oh yeah!
Ferris Bueller Costume
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You don't believe in -isms, you just believe in you. Save Ferris this Halloween by sporting an abstract printed sweater vest, cream leather jacket, and Ray-Ban sunglasses. Go even more incognito with Ferris's black beret, and everyone will think you're a righteous dude.
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Cameron Frye Costume
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When Cameron was in Egypt's land, let my Cameron gooo. It's not easy being the yin to Ferris Bueller's yang and having a dad who loves his Ferrari more than you. But watching Alan Ruck's sweet and sensitive character come into his own is one of the highlights of this John Hughes classic. All you'll need to achieve Cameron Frye's look is a Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings hockey jersey, a pair of khakis, and a plaid newsboy cap. Or, try Cameron's other outfit featuring a caduceus T-shirt and suspenders.
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Sloane Peterson Costume
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Ferris Bueller met his match in Sloane Peterson. This '80s queen has style and charisma for days, not to mention the ability to effortlessly pull the wool over Mr. Rooney's eyes. Steal Sloane's style by rocking a white fringed jacket (so '80s!), Bermuda shorts, and slouchy knee-high boots.
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Principal Edward R. Rooney isn't the only one who's on to Ferris Bueller's tricks. His bitter sister, Jeanie, played to perfection by a pre-Dirty Dancing Jennifer Grey, spends Ferris Bueller's day off trying to prove he's playing hooky—but to no avail. Re-create Jeanie's excellent '80s look with a patterned button-down, oversized blush bomber jacket, and black skinny jeans. Don't forget to curl your hair and accessorize with scrunchy socks and white high tops!
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Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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