Popular rock character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween
Whether you want to be a classic rocker like Elvis Presley or Jimi Hendrix, or a modern day rockstar like Lady Gaga or Bruno Mars, there are plenty of fun and easy rock character costume ideas for Halloween and cosplay. You can put together a DIY costume with items you probably already have in your closet, or you can buy a pre-made costume online or at a Halloween store.
Anna & Tess (Freaky Friday) Costume
Anna and Tess’s costumes are a gray crewneck shirt, a two-piece long-sleeve business suit and skirt, black high-heeled office shoes, and a pearl choker necklace for Anna; and a blue cropped denim jacket, a red plaid punk goth skirt, knee-high black punk boots, and a leather black punk choker for Tess.
Tommy Lee Costume
Tommy Lee’s costume is a white tank shirt, black leather pants, black ankle boots, black sunglasses, a padlock necklace, and numerous tattoos.
Elton John Costume
Elton John’s wore many outfits throughout his career. He has worn an angel, a devil costume, a Dodgers costume, and a Donald Duck costume.
Billy Idol Costume
Billy Idol’s costume is a punk black leather jacket, metallic black leg trousers, punk black boots, 80s rocker fingerless rivet gloves, black studded bracelets, punk pants chain, and a chain necklace with a cross pendant.
Alice Cooper Costume
Alice Cooper’s costume is a white long sleeve button down shirt with splashes of red blood, black leather pants, mid-top black leather boots, a black cummerbund, a black belt with a large buckle, a black leather blazer with gold sequined sleeves, a black gold-sequined tall hat, and black leather gloves.
Joan Jett's Costume
The Coffee Costume can be recreated with a a coffee set or a beige dress with a white scarf or shawl. Then barist wears a white top, slacks, and a green apron.
Dr. Rockso (Metalocalypse) Costume
Dr. Rockso’s costume is a neon green full body suit with the front cut out, neon pink leg warmers, pink shoes, spiked bracelets and collar, a blue wig and clown face make-up.
Nikki Sixx Costume
Nikki Sixx outfit is a heavy metal outfit of a tank top, pants, rockstar shoulders, gloves, and boots. He has spiked hair and heavy makeup.
Ash's (Sing) Costume
Rock Ash's porcupine look with a spiky wig, a striped shirt, plaid skirt, denim jeans, and high top sneakers. Carry a toy electric guitar, too!
Eddie Munson (Stranger Things) Costume
Eddie's costume features layers of a shirt, leather jacket, and a denim vest. He also has ripped jeans, white sneakers, and a set of curly hair.
Johnny Silverhand (Cyberpunk 2077) Costume
Johnny Silverhand's costume features a military vest, leather pants, and boots. You can wear metallic gloves to recreate his hand, too.
Eddie Van Halen Costume
Eddie Van Halen costume is a red overall decorated with the same black and white stripes of his Frankenstrat guitar.
Sid and Nancy Costume
Sid’s costume is a black shirt, black leather pants, a black leather jacket, a silver chain necklace, and a spiky black wig. Nancy’s costume is a black corset, a black mini skirt, black tights, black heels, a black leather jacket, and a curly blonde wig.
Janis Joplin Costume
Janis Joplin’s costume is hippie and loose so make sure to wear billowing sleeves, bell bottoms, and beaded accessories.
Jim Morrison Costume
Jim Morrison’s costume is a loose white shirt, dark pants, and a long, curly brunette wig. Jim Morrison is one of the most influential icons of rock history.
Paul Stanley / Starchild (Kiss) Costume
Paul Stanley’s costume is full of black leather and metal details. He also uses black and white face paint for his iconic look. Paul Stanley is the co-lead vocalist for the hard rock band, KISS.
David Lee Roth Costume
David Lee Roth’s costume is a ripped white tank top, fitted white pants, red ribbons, and a long, messy blond wig. David Lee Roth is the wild lead singer of the ‘70s band, Van Halen.
Scott Pilgrim & Ramona Flowers Costume
Scott Pilgrim costume involves a yellow tee and denim pants. He wears red sneakers and striped arm bands. Ramona Flowers costume is turtleneck under a hoodie and a brown jacket with velvet skirt and fishnet stockings.
Papa Emeritus Costume
Papa Emeritus costume include a black priestly robe with black gloves. Top it with a velvet cloak and papal hat. For his mask, use a white and black face paint.
Jem and the Holograms Costume
Jem wears a pink dress with a silver fringe belt. Aja pairs a loose pink top with a purple mini skirt. Shana prefers a purple dress with a silver jacket. Kimber, on the other hand, prefers a pink top underneath a white blazer paired with metallic blue pants.
Gene Simmons (KISS) Costume
Gene Simmons' KISS costume includes a armor-like top, metallic pants, and embellished boots. He also has bony caps sticking out of the shoulders, midlength hair, and white face paint. Gene Simmons also has a metallic arm guard and holds an electric guitar.
Jimi Hendrix Costume
Jimi Hendrix costume is a colorful loose top, dark colored pants with belt. He also dons a equally colorful headband and metallic or gold-toned accessories.
Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses) Costume
Axl Rose is popularly known for his long, straight, dirty blonde hair wrapped with a paisley bandanna, graphic muscle tees, and lots of edgy accessories.
Slash (Guns N’ Roses) Costume
Slash isn’t just an icon in the music industry but a fashion trendsetter as well. His trademark curly hair and top hat plus dark glasses are so well-known around the world that everybody knows ‘that’s Slash.’
Hall and Oates Costume
As the group was very popular and active during the 80s, expect lots of 80s stereotypes such as leather vests, double denim, and mullets.