Pilot Costume

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Putting a pilot costume on can make anyone feel ready to take on an invading squadron of fighter jets. Pilot costumes are an excellent Halloween idea because everyone wants to be a pilot. The guys look suave, the girls look gorgeous and they get to handle some of the coolest planes on the planet.

Halloween pilot costumes generally come in three forms. For the men, the airline pilot or captain costume usually has a jacket, normally a blazer-type that buttons in front. Sometimes the jacket comes with a row of two buttons in the double breasted style. Both styles have to have the captain’s stripes on the sleeve.
A captain’s emblem pinned to the jacket should leave no doubts about the identity of the wearer. The trousers should match the jacket to give the overall feel of a uniform. A pilot hat should complete the ensemble.

For the ladies, the captain’s outfit consists of a short mini dress to play up appeal. A neck scarf tied in a flirty way and pilot’s hat finish off the outfit.
Accessorize the outfit with a pair of great heels or boots to finish the look off. If you are fresh out of couple costume ideas, then the pilot and co pilot theme could be the winning outfit of the night.
For a rugged take on the Halloween pilot costume, go for the fighter pilot getup. Remember Tom Cruise in Top Gun. The bomber jacket can be a great look for men and women. Complete the look with slicked back hair and a daredevil attitude. This is a great Halloween idea for adults and kids alike.

If your kid is not into leather, the flight suit pilot costume is another great idea. Go for realistic with the dark green jumpsuit or completely space age with a Star War’s inspired outfit. Who could resist fighting off the evil of Dark Side?
Everyone will instantly know that this particular pilot is ready to take off and get into a dogfight. For the women, a flight dress can be a one of kind outfit that will beat all the others to a pulp.
To finish the outfit, accessorize with the pilot goggles. Pilots would never take off without these. Try an aviator scarf or sunglasses. This can take the look from the modern flyboy or girl piloting F-22s to the 1940s pilot ready to take down the Axis forces in World War Two.

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Available Pilot Costume Sizes

Are you ready to take to the skies this Halloween? If you already hear the Top Gun theme playing your head, then now is the time to check on the size.
Guys do not have to worry if they are 5’2’’ or 6’2’’. Pilot costumes are available in standard sizes to one size fits all for most captain pilot costumes and jumpsuits. Remember to give a little leeway when it comes to the chest area, as bomber jackets are meant for a tight fit.
For the little guy, pilot costumes come in toddler sizes for little pilots up to 4 years old. Other sizes include small to large for 4 to 14-year olds. Do not forget that some little girls might jump at the chance to be a pilot for night.
Girls, you need not worry because Halloween pilot costumes come from small for the petite miss to plus size for those of you blessed with more voluptuous curves.

Pilot Background Information

Part of the appeal of the pilot costume is due to the prestige that the pilot has enjoyed over the years. Ever since the first airplane was invented, pilots have had the reputation of performing daring stunts and harrowing feats in battle.
The jumpsuit pilot costume is based on the fighter pilot uniforms introduced during the World Wars. Supposedly, the overall suit was meant to prevent injury in case of explosions.
The bomber jacket popularized by Top Gun was first introduced during World War I to keep the pilots warm. Most bomber jackets are based on the design introduced by the Americans during World War II. A bomber jacket was a mark of prestige and became even more popular when bad boy movie stars started wearing them in later decades.
Airline pilot uniforms were created by airline companies based on the navy’s traditional captain suit. The dark colors and stripes were based on the naval captain’s marks of honor.

Pilot Movies & TV Shows

But it was not just the bomber jacket that made the pilot costume so easily recognizable by the general public. Pilots have been part of popular culture for as long as they have been around.
War movies often featured or even centered on fighter pilots—notable examples are movies Memphis Belle and Top Gun. Memphis Belle featured a squadron of pilots in World War Two and was based on a true story. Top Gun catapulted Tom Cruise to fame, in part due to his pilot costume.
The X Wing pilots in the Star Wars series gave new life to the term fighter pilot. What is cooler than a fighter pilot in space? Who can forget watching breathlessly as Luke Skywalker sent that bomb to destroy the Death Star? Science fiction TV shows feature pilots battling countless aliens to save the Earth.
However they are portrayed, fighter pilots were the epitome of cool.

Similar Costumes

Are you looking for ideas to complement or replace a pilot costume? If this is the fifth year that you have gone as a pilot, you might want to be fire-fighter this year. There is nothing sexier than a guy in a fire-fighter costume. Even the kids and the ladies can get in on the fun with these hotter than hot costumes. Complete the look with an axe and set the party on fire.
The police costume is another option you can think about. Be part of the boys and girls in blue for one unforgettable Halloween night. Resist the temptation to use the handcuffs to get a little bit more candy. This is a great costume idea for kids and adults alike. Take it a step farther and come as a SWAT commander.
Go the opposite way and come in a convict costume. It will definitely get you a few laughs!

Ideal Companion Costumes

The ideal companion costumes as voted by our subscribers are the Top Gun Costume and the Military Costume!