Napoleon Dynamite Costume Guide

Putting together a Napoleon Dynamite costume shouldn’t feel like a group project gone wrong. Follow this six-step walkthrough and you’ll have the look—shirt, moon boots, pocket tots and all—locked in well before Halloween (or any random Tuesday that needs more Idaho energy).

1. Start With the Shirt

Napoleon’s T-shirts do most of the talking, so pick your favourite first and let everything else fall in line. Dynamite Duds carries every design he wears on-screen—here’s the lineup:

Vote for Pedro ringer: the campaign tee that never left pop culture. White with red rings; instant recognition.

Vote for Pedro crop tee: same message, shorter hem—great if you’re going for a 2004-meets-2025 vibe.

PHS Physical Education: boxy grey gym shirt that says “I’d rather draw ligers than run laps.”

Air Services International: blue chopper graphic, perfect for anyone who secretly wants to pilot helicopters.

Summertime Utah: tropical graphic on soft yellow—because even Preston, Idaho, dreams of warmer weather.

Wolf Pack: prowling wolf trio on black; sold out at the moment, but keep an eye out if you’re a lone wolf.

Running Horses: galloping herd on sky-blue cotton, ideal for anyone who “runs like a freaking stallion.”

Ricks College: bright yellow collegiate logo; wear it and everyone assumes you’re majoring in tetherball. 

Endurance: retro cyclist print that pairs nicely with a side of ChapStick®.

Choose a size up from your usual for that loose early-2000s silhouette. Tuck lightly into the jeans so the hem blouses a bit—Napoleon never wore a slim-fit anything.

 


2. Jeans: Light, Straight, and a Little Baggy

Hit a thrift store for straight-leg Levi’s or Wranglers in a light wash. Skip rips and stretch denim; authenticity here means “pants my mom bought me in 1999.” If the cuffs pool, roll them once.


3. Footwear: Moon Boots or Bust

Napoleon’s brown nylon moon boots look part après-ski, part small-town prom. If you can’t track down Tecnicas, any bulky brown snow boot passes muster once the lights dim. Live in warmer climates? Tan work boots are fine—no one will seize your tots over the swap.


4. Small Details, Big Payoff

  • Wire-frame glasses: gold or silver.

  • Casio calculator watch: the quiet hero of the ensemble.

  • Pocket tots: sandwich bag + cargo pocket = prop and snack.

  • Optional nunchucks: only if you’ve actually “been practicing your skills.”

Slip a tube of ChapStick® into another pocket for an easy in-character line drop.


5. Hair and Posture

Napoleon’s curls look accidental, not styled. Tousle natural waves or add a few loose spirals with a small curling iron. Skip product—matte is your friend. Stand with a slight slouch and a day-dreamy stare, as if you’re planning your next mythical-creature sketch.


6. Suit Up and Own It

Shirt on, jeans locked, boots laced. Rewatch the dance scene once for confidence, then practice a sincere, nasal “Sweet!” That’s it—you’re ready for comic-con, Halloween, or the grocery store cereal aisle.

Need the shirt? Hit the links above, add any two tees and get 10 % off at checkout, and let Dynamite Duds handle the hard part. Heck yes.

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