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Cyber Hacker costume idea
A cool, mysterious screen-glow genius in black layers and dark shades. Quick to assemble and easy to wear.
Cool, mysterious night-owl coder in head-to-toe black.
Easy15 min
What you need
Required
- Black jacket / Trench / long coat / Leather jacket
- Black pants / Black jeans
- Sunglasses
Optional
- Gloves
- Black boots
- LED lights / glow tape
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Substitutions
- any of: Black jacket / Trench / long coat / Leather jacket
- any of: Black pants / Black jeans
The look
- Top
- Black jacket, trench coat or leather jacket
- Bottom
- Black pants or black jeans
- Shoes
- Any dark shoes
- Accessories
- Sunglasses
- Hair
- Messy or slicked back
Makeup
Hair: Slick hair back with a little gel, or leave it messy for a late-night look.
How to put it together
- Put on black pants and a dark top.
- Layer the black jacket or long coat over the top.
- Slip on the sunglasses and any dark shoes.
- Add glowing light strips along the sleeves for a digital look.
Two variations
Hooded Coder
Wear a black hoodie under the jacket and pull the hood up.
White Hat Hacker
Swap the black jacket for a white lab coat and keep the sunglasses.
Safety note
Dark sunglasses reduce visibility at night, so remove them in dim places or near roads. Keep LED lights secured and away from eyes, and do not tape them on bare skin.