How to Dress Like James Bond

James Bond is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and recognizable characters in the film industry over the past five decades. The character of the British super spy has been played by five different actors, but it is always presented with the same charm and appeal from suave Sean Connery to muscular Daniel Craig. Besides gorgeous ladies, technological gadgets, and muscular cars the things which make him superior to the rest of the fictional character is his sense of dressing. According to 007: “style is something that brings confidence and comfort to dressing & appearance”. 007 fashion appeal makes him famous in ladies, where his exceptional dressing style inspires almost all kinds of men. If you are in a search of getting an iconic British secret agent looks a then you just landed at the right place as we offer various styles of James Bond suits from Sean Connery’s iconic three-piece suit to Daniel Craig’s stylish Skyfall tuxedo and his latest James Bond Spectre suits. You got a lot of options to pick a style from 007 look book effortlessly and at an affordable price.

In this 007 cosplay costume guide, we’ll provide you all the necessary details to be like 007 in any upcoming Christmas parties and get a dashing formal look.

THE DEBONAIR SUITS

As highlighted above Bond is famous for his immaculately 007 tailored suits over the past 50 years. We all have seen him donning one after another suit and capturing the attention of all the viewers. To dress like 007 in any formal or Christmas party you must need a tailored suit with solid colors like navy, grey, brown. Although we have also seen Bond carrying pattern suits including pinstripe, herringbone, and glen check. You can either go with two-piece or three-piece suit to replicate an elegant espionage character, but if you want to dress like Bond perfectly then you have to capture every bit of his style. Bond almost all time spotted donning suit with functional cuffs, and 3-roll-2 button closure. We have mentioned James Bond few timeless suits you can afford to spend and wear in your upcoming theme parties as Bond.. James Bond.

CASINO ROYALE GREY LINEN SUIT

In the Casino Royale, Bond appears in the Gray linen suits which were designed by Brioni. The off-white suit features three-button front closure, three-button cuffs, double vented and flapped pocket at the waist.  If you are planning to dress formally in summer weather (not Christmas particularly) then this attiring linen suit helps you to get an appealing look with ease. 007 had worn this suit with a white half sleeves shirt, black sunglasses, and brown shoes. You can putt on similar accessories to get the screen accurate looks.

NAVY PINSTRIPE 3-PIECE SUIT

Inspired from the first Daniel Craig 007 film where he spotted donning this suit during the final scene of the film. If you are a fan of wearing a three-piece suit or want to stay comfortable in chilly Winter Christmas parties then this is a perfect attire. This Casino Royale 007 blue suit features peaked lapels, one chest two waist pocket, dual side vents.

QUANTUM OF SOLACE CHARCOAL SUIT

This charcoal suit is considered as the best attire Daniel Craig putt on while portraying the character of British superspy in the movie “Quantum of Solace”. Just like the rest of his suits, the fit was top notch and perfect. This jacket details notch lapel collar, three-button closure, five-button cuffs, and two flapped pockets at the waist along with a ticket pocket. The charcoal suit is the best way to make yourself the center of all attractions.

SKYFALL GREY SUIT

We have seen Bond running, jumping and fighting in his grey suit during the action-packed opening sequence of the most successful 007 film (Skyfall). This suit features perfect fit and details besides its exceptional two-tone fabric look. It has a notch lapel, 3-roll-2 button, one chest, and dual flapped waist pockets. Add more interest in your personality even more with the manifestation of this timeless suit.

GREY CHARCOAL PINSTRIPE SUIT

Daniel Craig had worn this suit while playing the character of 007 in his third successful movie “Skyfall”. Bond has grasp everyone’s attention by wearing this classical suit. He wore this charcoal suit during the London scenes. This 007 charcoal suit contains notch lapel collar, 3 roll 2 button front closure, two flap pockets at the waist, three buttons on the sleeves, round bottom and fully lined which gives more attractive looks. Trousers features flat front, turn up bottom and lined to knees.

NAVY BLUE WINDOWPANE SUIT

Following the opening sequence of Skyfall Daniel Craig also spotted donning Windowpane suit in the Mexico pre-titled sequence of the most recent installment.  This suit features close-fit just like the rest Skyfall suits. It is comparing a notch collar, one chest pocket, and two waist pockets. If you are a great fan of fabrics and this Windowpane suit is what you need.

SPECTRE BLACK THREE-PIECE SUIT

Certainly the best suit in the film, Daniel Craig spotted wearing this elegant piece of clothing during shooting action and thrilling scenes in Rome. If you are the biggest James Bond fan and desiring to replicate his latest looks then this navy three-piece is a way to go.

007 NAVY SHARKSKIN SUIT

Another appealing yet classic suit from the latest Bond installment, it features the same pick and pick (sharkskin) fabric which was used to create the opening Skyfall suit. It also has a similar 3-roll-2 button fastening closure, and working cuffs. This sharkskin suit is the perfect example that simplicity is beautiful when adorned with an appropriate style.

EVERGREEN BLACK TIE ATTIRE

One thing which makes Bond look different from than other the rest of the fictional characters is his black tie attire no doubt. Out of 24 movies, Bond spotted donning tuxedo is 22 movies. It is also considered as the signature attire for Ian Fleming British spy character. Bond had worn black, navy and, and white color dinner suits throughout.

Casino Royale Tuxedo

Daniel Craig’s Bond first black-tie attire was undoubtedly a masterpiece. It was the first and only peak lapel tuxedo Craig had worn till now. If you are a fan of donning peak lapel style, then Bond’s classic attire is what you need and deserve! The other details of this Casino Royale tuxedo are one button fastening, one welt two chest pockets, and dual side vents.

Quantum of Solace Tuxedo

We have particularly mentioned Craig’s Bond attires in the blog so far; this black-tie outfit is also spotted in the second Daniel Craig film Quantum of Solace, but it was inspired by the first-ever Bond tuxedo. The legendary Scottish actor Sean Connery who played MI6 agent character in the five movies had worn the black tuxedo with exact features in the Dr. No. It features timeless details including a shawl lapel collar, traditional one-button fastening, gauntlet cuffs, and unvented style.  If you want to enhance your looks even more than this Bond tuxedo deserves a place in your closet.

JAMES BOND SKYFALL TUXEDO

If you are looking for a substitute for black color than Midnight blue will be the best option, that usually considers as blacker than black and also gives the shade of mid-green and dark brown. Midnight blue color dinner suit considers as the second formal choice after black. We have seen 007 carrying this midnight blue tuxedo during his mission at Macau. This jacket comprising shawl lapel, three-button on cuffs, and one-button front closure. The lapels and pockets are trimmed with black satin, it is also having one-breasted and two jetted pockets.

James Bond Spectre Tuxedo

If you are a fan of classic style dinner suits or desiring to give yourself an old-school look then this latest Bond tuxedo should be your choice. The ivory tuxedo which Craig had worn in Spectre movie was again inspiration from Connery style (From Goldfinger movie). It features two-button front fastening, shawl lapel with ivory satin, five-button cuffs, fastening one chest and two waist pockets.

Classic Shirts

Bond had worn different style shirts throughout his stylish career. He usually avoids informal details in his shirt; things like the double pocket on chest, fancy colors and pattern. You have to stick to the basics if you are looking for a Bond looks, we have seen 007 donning white and light blue shirt mostly that features spread or sometimes tab color as well.

Perfect Accessories

Here we have mentioned the accessories you need to replicate 007 looks with perfection.

Bond Neckie

Bond never comprises on his looks, besides debonair suit and matching shirt he does care for other accessories including his necktie. Below we have mentioned we tips you can follow to wear a necktie in an exactly same way 007 does.

• You should pick blue or gray as we have seen British spy putting on these color neckties.
• The loud colors should be avoided
• Daniel Craig presented the British secret agent in an extremely stylish way. We have seen him donning sleek and narrow ties.
• Usage of tie clips glamor your personality more.

007 Shoes

Shoes play an essential role in making or breaking anyone’s look. Bond is used to wearing top-quality patent and Oxford leather shoes. It isn’t a good idea to focus on the suit and ignore the boots completely. You can follow the below-mentioned tips to get a better pair of boots

• Select the shoes darker than your pants.
• Always chose high-quality leather shoes with comfortable socks.
• Play safe by wearing black Oxford shoes.

Other Accessories

The bond carries expensive accessories of the recognized brand which shows his sense of fashion and sophisticated style. We have picked some of the timeless 007 accessories you can get to resemble every bit of your looks with British superspy.

OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA

Bond carried three different models of Omega watches in his most recent appearance. This Omega model was certainly the best out of three. This watch can be seen in the opening pre-title sequence of Spectre, it is composed of steel case features 007 coat arms made with a black arrow and three yellow circles. The Co-axial master is slightly changed with another different style.

CROCKETT & JONES NORWICH SHOES

Following the popularity of Bond’s footwear in the Skyfall, Daniel Craig continued wearing Crockett and Jones Model in his most recent outing. This Norwich is also taken from the sequence. This classic pair of shoes feature lace-up front that matches the straight toe cap, made up of premium calf leather with the rubber soles which are worn comfortable to wear. This classic black shoes made 007 appearances more iconic.

TOM FORD SNOWDON SUNGLASSES

It was very difficult to recognize the color of Daniel Craig sunglasses in the movie Spectre in Macro Sciarra’s funeral scene, but later then it is revealed by Tom Ford that the sunglasses were shiny brown. Bond sunglasses are found in two different sizes that are 50 and 52, but he has worn the smaller size which is 50.

DENTS LEATHER DRIVING GLOVES

James bond was seen wearing these gloves in the movie “Spectre” attending the funeral of Sciarra and later in the driving scene while driving Aston Martin DB10. These unlined black driving leather gloves are made in England from hair sheep leather. For the perfect match Bond wear Tom ford three-piece suit, white shirt, tie, sunglasses and shoes with these Dent leather driving gloves.

OCTOPUS RING SPECTRE

This octopus ring was firstly seen in 2015 in the film “spectre”. 007 takes the ring from Sciarra and it plays a vital role in spectre. For bringing up to date version of the octopus logo ring into the 21st century, the spectre designer Dennis Gasser worked with the graphic designer Laura Grant, Bond wore this ring to attend the grand meeting of all spectre agents. Eight legs octopus is embossed in the ring which is 3-D print in the wax.

JB CUFFLINKS:

Bond has worn these “JB CUFFLINKS” which have the same designs in the scene during the London River Thames. Still, it is not confirmed who has created these stylish cufflinks. But somewhere it would be said that these cufflinks are the creation of Tom Ford because He has previously designed these types of elegant and classic cufflinks for James Bond.

N.PEAL TURTLENECK SWEATERS

Daniel Craig has worn these N.Peal Turtleneck sweaters in the movie “spectre” Three times. Firstly he was seen in gray color than lapis blue and after that in dark black Turtleneck sweaters. 007 has worn lapis blue sweater with the Tom Ford knitted selves jackets and stirrup trousers. Designers have crafted these N.Peal Turtleneck sweaters from cashmere and silk worsted yarn that’s why they are lighter in weight and perfect.

SUNSPEL CREW NECK T-SHIRT

Daniel Craig had worn the grey Sunspel Riviera t-shirt in the Madagaskar, Miami Airport and Venice scenes of the movie Casino Royale. Same as Riviera polo and Riviera white V-neck shirt, it was specifically designed for the character of James Bond. The grey t-shirt is made up of sufficient and best material which makes a comfortable and luxurious feel. The clothing company “Sunspel” has announced that this grey t-shirt is more suitable for Casino Royale.

TOM FORD FT108

James Bond had worn Tom Ford sunglasses model # FT108 in the movie Quantum of Solace. As Olivia peoples are considered to be the best eye brand that’s why it was little confusion about James Bond glasses, but later it has been confirmed and identified as Tom Ford sunglasses. These glasses were introduced with the James Bond logo and it is made up of a semi-matte rhodium frame. Marcolin had made black temple tips and navy blue smoke in Italy and they are handmade.

VEGA IB339 HOLSTER

Vega gun holsters were worn by James Bond in Casino Royale, as well as in Skyfall, and Spectre.  On his belt Daniel Craig has worn Vega IB339 holster in the movie Casino Royale and this holster comprise of Walther P99 with the polymer clip.

PRADA BELT

In Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig wears a leather Prada belt that was in black color. In Perla de las hotel, this belt was observed in the fighting scene. This Prada belt is made up of Saffiano leather, and silver color buckle with embossed Prada logo on its surface that gives an elegant look. Code # 2C 4099 2 of the belt was seen in the film.

CHURCH’S RYDER III

Daniel Craig (as James Bond) had worn Church Ryder III which was brown in color with comfortable rubber sole in the movie Quantum of Solace. These Ryder’s contain rubber sole unit, which is more dominated for who really need extra grip underfoot. In many photoshoots, Daniel Craig has worn the lighter color. Church Ryder III is featured rubber sole and heel and full leather lining.

CROCKETT AND JONES HIGHBURY

Daniel Craig (as James Bond) wears Crockett and Jones Highbury shoes in the London scene of the movie Skyfall (2012). These shoes are comprised of real calf leather and it consists of single Dainite rubber sole which has plain three eyelet derby. Daniel Craig had worn four different Crockett and jones shoe models in Skyfall and they have declared their association and involvement in Skyfall on their websites as well.

BRITISH ARMY EAR DEFENDERS

In Skyfall, Daniel Craig (as James Bond), in the indoor shooting has used a pair of green 3M Peltor H61FA British army earmuffs. This Peltor H61FA is designed for many different aspects: the noise of weapons during shooting etc. It has a lighter weight and has an optimum fit. The hearing protector have wide comfortable rings which are filled with fluid and low contact pressure. Constant pressure is provided due to stainless steel. In the film, these earmuffs have yellow writing under the logo which is on the side. James Bond has worn blue Adidas Gazelle 2 shoes, blue jogging pants, shirt, and training jacket with this 3M Peltor earmuffs.

TOM FORD CYLINDER CUFFLINKS

In the movie, Skyfall (2012) James Bond wears Tom Ford cylinder cufflinks. These cufflinks were seen in the opening scene in Turkey. Cufflinks can be found in white gold, as it is in the film. Designer Tom Ford has also worn the similar cufflinks in the promotional photo. Daniel Craig has worn two different pairs of cufflinks in Skyfall, and they both were designed by Tom Ford.

LONGINES LEGEND DIVER

Longines Legend Diver watch was worn by assassin Patrice in the movie Skyfall. He wears black leather strap, gold case with black dial, model # L3.674.8.50.0. Patrice has not only worn Longines in the Bond film but also in Casino Royale. For the Bond films, the Swatch group is a long time sponsor. Longines legend watch contains 42mm case, it is water-resistant and it also has super –LumiNova.

ZERO HALLIBURTON Q4-PS

In the movie Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig picks up this great Zero Halliburton special edition Q4-PS suitcase at hotel Dessalines. It is the fourth business case. During many different scenes in the Perla De Las Dunas hotel, another unrecognized Zero Halliburton suitcase was observed. This special edition is based on silver, metallic handle, aluminum shells, white leather, and two wide file pockets.

Ending Verses

The following were some of the most useful and significant guidelines which will definitely help to give you a great look like James Bond. Dress up like him and express your love and affection towards him.