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Noir Detective costume idea
A moody, rain-soaked city investigator in a long coat and brimmed hat. Classic, cool and easy.
Moody, observant investigator on a rainy midnight street.
Easy15 min
What you need
Required
- Trench / long coat
- Fedora
Optional
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Glasses
- Umbrella
- Clipboard / notebook
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The look
- Top
- Long trench coat with the collar turned up
- Bottom
- Dark pants
- Shoes
- Dark shoes
- Headwear
- Fedora
- Hair
- Tucked under the hat
Makeup
Hair: Keep hair neat and tuck it under the hat brim.
How to put it together
- Put on dark pants and a plain top as your base layer.
- Wear the long coat, belt it and turn up the collar.
- Tilt the fedora low over one eye.
- Add a scarf, notebook or umbrella and practice a squinting, thoughtful stare.
Two variations
Lady Detective
Add a bold red scarf and a long dark skirt for a sleek, stylish investigator.
Rainy Day Sleuth
Swap the notebook for an open umbrella and add glasses.
Safety note
Keep the hat brim high enough to see clearly, and make sure a long coat does not drag on the ground or catch in doors or stairs.