Brief Intro About Austin Powers
Austin Powers is the titular character and a British secret agent created and portrayed by actor Mike Myers in the film series Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), and Goldmember (2002). A parody of classic spy films, particularly the James Bond series, Austin is a groovy, flamboyant, and eccentric spy from the 1960s who is cryogenically frozen and thawed out in the 1990s. He is known for his colorful velvet suits, thick-rimmed glasses, and a a number of catchphrases, including “Yeah, baby!” and “Groovy!” His missions involve battling his arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil, who also happens to be his long-lost twin brother.
The Look
Essential Elements to Recreate the Austin Powers Costume
7. Male Symbol Pendant Necklace
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To recreate an Austin Powers costume, you’ll need to focus on his signature 1960s mod style, flamboyant accessories, and a very specific attitude. The essential elements are:
1. Hair
- Hair: A wig is often necessary to get his classic hairstyle, which is a shaggy, medium-length cut with a fringe (bangs) that just touches his eyebrows. The color is typically a light or sandy brown.
2. Eyewear
- Glasses: This is an absolutely essential part of the costume. Austin wears thick-rimmed black glasses with square or slightly rounded lenses.
3. The Outfit
- Blue Velvet Suit: The most iconic part of his costume is the suit. His most recognizable look is a three-piece suit made from a shiny, dark blue velvet. It includes a matching jacket, trousers, and a vest.
- Dress Shirt: Worn under the suit jacket is a white long sleeve shirt.
- Jabot: Austin wears his signature jabot which is an ornamental frill or ruffle on the front of a shirt.
- Boots: He wears black boots, often with a slight heel.
4. Accessories
- Pendant Necklace: A chunky male symbol pendant necklace is often worn around his neck.
5. Attitude and Catchphrases
- To truly embody Austin Powers, you must adopt his persona. This includes a cheesy, confident smile, a cocky swagger, and a penchant for striking silly poses. You should also be ready to deliver his famous catchphrases like “Yeah, baby!”, “Groovy!”, and “Oh, behave!”
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Costume Samples of Austin Powers from around the web
A man dressed in Austin Powers costume together with his Fembot. Photo courtesy of Pinterest.
A man in Austin Powers costume together with his partner in Fembot costume. Photo courtesy of Pinterest.
A young boy dressed as Austin Powers. Check out this costume at Costume-Works.
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