Peaky Blinders has been a style phenomenon in the UK with sales of flat caps rising by 83 per cent between 2016 and 2017, all thanks to the huge popularity of the show. Now, following the final season — which came to our screens earlier this year — dressing up as the Shelbys could make for an ideal Halloween costume.
If you want to join in with the Halloween festivities but don’t want to be dressed head to toe in some plastic-y, latex monstrosity of a costume, then a Peaky Blinders outfit could be the best Halloween costume for you! Slip into a suit, add a few styling touches to evoke the series’s well-loved characters and you’re in business. We’re taking a look at a full array of Peaky Blinders costumes to help you get suited and booted for Halloween.
If you want to go the extra mile, you could even take a trip to the barbers and get yourself a Peaky Blinders haircut, the popularity of which has been another key indicator of the show’s cultural impact. They’ve been in such high demand that GQ wrote a guide on how to ask your barber for one.
Don’t fear though, our costume suggestions won’t require you to lop off all your hair or buy a very expensive suit. The RadioTimes.com team has hunted down some great options so you can hit the town — or your next Halloween party — in style as a Peaky Blinder.
If you are a fan of the series, it’s also worth considering the new themed immersive experience in London – Peaky Blinders: The Rise.
Read on for our full guide on how to get yourself a costume and take on the style of Tommy Shelby, Arthur Shelby, Grace Burgess and more.
The best Peaky Blinders Halloween costumes
1920’s men’s accessories kit
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This accessory kit can quickly and easily jazz-up any outfit, giving you a Halloween-appropriate Peaky Blinders look. Pair these accessories with a shirt and smart trousers and in no time you’ll be playing Tommy or Arthur Shelby effortlessly.
It’s an affordable option too, costing just £16.99 on Amazon right now.
Buy 1920s men’s accessory kit for £16.99 from Amazon
Peaky Blinders Grace costume: 1920s women’s outfit and accessory kit
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This outfit and accessory kit is an easy way to get that 1920s Peaky Blinders style this Halloween. Whether you’re embodying Grace Burgess, Ada Thorne, Polly Gray or Gina Gray, this look could suit you.
Right now it’s a very affordable option too, at just £29.99 on Amazon, and includes a dress, gloves, earrings and more.
Buy 1920s women’s outfit and accessory kit for £29.99 at Amazon
Peaky Blinders suit
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For men’s styles, the real kernel of the Peaky Blinders look is often a three-piece suit. Of course, for a Halloween costume you might not want to pay too much for a suit, but Slater menswear offer some very affordable options, starting at £99 at time of writing. Check out the link below for the latest selection.
Buy three-piece suits at Slater menswear from £99
Smiffy’s officially licensed Polly Gray costume
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If Polly Gray — played wonderfully by the late Helen McCrory — is your favourite character from the series, then you’re in luck. This fully licensed costume from Smiffy’s recaptures one of her most iconic looks and is an ideal Halloween costume.
You can pick it up on Amazon now for £54.49, or opt for a similar dress at a slightly more affordable price if you don’t want extras such as the gloves.
Buy Smiffy’s officially licensed Polly Gray costume for £54.49 from Smiffys
Buy Ro Rox flapper-style dress from Amazon for £28.99
Smiffy’s licensed costume with Peaky Blinders coat
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This officially licensed Peaky Blinders costume from Smiffy’s gives you the whole kit-and-caboodle — everything you need to dress up as a Peaky Blinder this Halloween on a budget.
It’s £52.99 at time of writing and comes complete with a cap, coat and more.
Buy Smiffy’s officially licensed Peaky Blinders costume for £52.99 from Amazon
Grey check baker boy cap
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If you’ve already got a suitable suit — perhaps one with a nice check pattern or a slightly retro cut — then all you’ll need is the finishing touches.
This baker boy cap from Argos is an affordable and series-appropriate finishing touch. Right now, it’s only £8 to order online. There are plenty of alternatives online too — check out the links below.
Buy grey check baker boy cap from Argos for £8
Buy Walker and Hawkes baker boy cap from Amazon for £19.95
If you’re looking for another use for your Peaky Blinders costume post Halloween, don’t forget to check out Peaky Blinders: The Rise. It’s an exciting immersive experience that takes you deep into the world of the Peaky Blinders.
Buy Peaky Blinders: The Rise tickets from £46.20 at Love Theatre
For more great shows and attractions take a look at the RadioTimes.com Going Out section for recommendations on the best West End shows or immersive experiences in London.