How to make a Buddy Holly costume

Dress up as one of the Founding Fathers of rock n' roll with a DIY Buddy Holly costume. Instantly recognizable by his thick black glasses and unique singing style, here's some tips on how to pull together a memorable {50s} costume based on the hitmaker behind songs like "Peggy Sue" and "That'll Be the Day##

Things You'll Need

• Black horn rimmed glasses or Buddy Holly Glasses
• Wavy black wig
• White button down shirt
• Skinny tie
• Blazer (grey or plaid)
• Black dress pants
• Black dress shoes
• Guitar (OPTIONAL)

Putting together your Buddy Holly costume

Step 1: Put on a pair of Buddy Holly glasses to instantly begin transforming your look. Put on a wavy black wig or a pompadour wig to get that 50s look down pat.

Step 2: Raid your closet, a relative's closet, or hit the thrift store and pick up a tweed blazer, plaid sport jacket with a grey base. Put it on over a white button down shirt with a skinny tie.

Step 3: Put on a pair of black dress pants and dress shoes to complete your look.

Step 4: Strap on a guitar and get ready to rock!