The sailor costume is already classic and is always present in Carnival blocks and costume parties. The complete look features the hat, blue and white pieces, stripes and red details. You can adapt the costume to your liking, transforming yourself into a sailor without giving up your own style.
Check out 36 sailor costume inspiration photos and tutorials on how to compose a charming and stylish look.
36 sailor costume ideas for you to choose your own
The sailor costume is already a classic and there are several versions of the costume for you to choose which one suits your style the most. Check out 36 photos and get inspired!
1. The sailor costume is seen in the Carnival blocks
2. And also at costume parties that ask for an elaborate costume
3. White and blue is a classic of this look
4. Just like the stripes
5. The sailor hat cannot be missing from your costume
6. It can be in a plain, fabric version
7. Or a whole decorated and full of shine
8. How about a rose?
9. If you love trends, get inspired by this neat sailor hat
10. Complete the look, leaving it stylish and full of attitude for Carnival
11. The sailor look can be adapted into different styles
12. If you are discreet, you can create a midi skirt outfit
13. To enjoy the fun, how about a sailor costume with a tulle skirt?
14. This look is fun and original
15. To get comfortable, you can put on a sailor costume with shorts
16. Or even with an adapted jumpsuit
17. This outfit is a blast!
18. Don’t have time to make a costume? Just improvise with what you already have.
19. Nautical-themed accessories make all the difference in the look
20. Red scarf + stripes make for a stylish look
21. Here the different hat brings relaxation
22. And a fringe skirt brings movement to the piece
23. You Can Transform into a Modern Sailor
24. Or one with the face of the 50s
25. This costume is all metallic and the hat complements the production
26. Combining a theme with friends is just a blast
27. This luxury sailor costume is a hit for parties that demand a neat look
28. And this one is simple and easy for you to do with pieces you already have at home
29. And don’t forget to do your makeup!
30. Blue eyeshadow + red lipstick are classic sailor makeup
31. For your costume, you can combine a white skirt with a striped blouse
32. Or think of a suit worked in blue
33. While some costumes are classic, with a tulle skirt
34. Others are bold and trendy
35. Looking for a sailor costume for Carnival? Look how fun!
36. A charm, isn’t it?
You can compose a complete sailor costume with neat details, or improvise with pieces you already have and complete the production with the characteristic hat of the costume.
How to make a sailor costume
Did you like any costume from the inspiration list? See how to make an improvised costume, a killer make-up and, of course, the sailor hat that cannot be missing from the costume.
How to make a sailor hat
The sailor hat is an item that cannot be missing from your costume. This model is made of felt, satin ribbons and an anchor application to complete it. Follow the step by step in the video.
improvised sailor costume
Need a last minute costume and have no idea what to do? Go sailor! Here’s how to assemble an improvised costume with pieces you already have in your wardrobe. In addition to composing a nice costume, you don’t need to spend a lot.
Sailor makeup: special for Carnival
This elaborate makeup takes any production out of the obvious. See how to make a sailor makeup with a lot of shine for you to rock the Carnival blocks.
How to make a sailor costume and other ideas
See other ways to improvise a sailor costume with striped pieces and accessories to complete. The video also shows us how to make other last minute costumes for Carnival.
These tutorials will help you turn pieces you already have into a killer sailor costume. Which fits better on you?
Just separate what you have in stripes and in blue and white and assemble your costume now! Need other inspirations? Check out mermaid costume ideas and tutorials.
Isabella Tamaki
She loves to travel, discover new cultures and new languages. Passionate about pop culture icons, extravagant clothes, musicals and storytelling of all kinds. Graduating in Communication and Multimedia and writing based on coffee and Coca-Cola.
See more content from Isabella Tamaki