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A ninja costume demands darkness, stealth, and comfort – essential for executing ninja maneuvers with finesse. Construct a no-sew ensemble using a black turtleneck, cargo pants, and a lightweight black robe. Don't forget the black scarf, ribbon, boots, long-sleeved shirt, and gloves. Fashion pant guards from red or black t-shirts, and accessorize with fake throwing stars for the perfect ninja look!
Steps to Follow
Preparing the Ninja Top and Bottom
Start by tucking a black turtleneck into black cargo pants. Slip into a long-sleeved black shirt and pair it with slightly loose cargo pants. If a black turtleneck is unavailable, a white one can suffice, just remember to adjust other costume elements accordingly. Likewise, if black cargo pants are missing, consider substituting with black tights, skinny jeans, or leggings.
Secure Black Ribbons at the Ankles
Find a Black Kimono or Robe
Don the Robe Over Your Attire
Wear Black Gloves
Adorn Your Torso with a Black Scarf
Wear Black Boots and Tuck Pants In
Creating the Hood and Mask
Put on a Long-Sleeved Shirt
Adjust Shirt Over Forehead
Tie Shirt Sleeves Behind Head
Accessorizing
Make Pant Guards with T-shirts
Position Shirt on Upper Thigh
Wrap Shirt Around Upper Leg
Repeat Process for Lower Legs
Create Ninja Weapons for a Complete Look
Craft Your Own Weapon
Useful Tips
- Wear white in snowy conditions to blend in.
- Ensure shirts are not tied too tightly to avoid circulation issues.
- Tuck in any loose ends and use safety pins if needed.
The advice shared here is based on the experiences of Mytour readers. If you have a helpful tip to share, please submit it below.
- Wear appropriate footwear with your ninja outfit—avoid flip-flops or slippers. Move silently to embody the stealthy nature of a ninja.
- Ensure your costume weapon looks clearly fake, especially in public settings. A realistic-looking weapon may raise suspicion with law enforcement.
Items You'll Need
- Black turtleneck
- Black cargo pants
- Thin black robe or kimono
- Black scarf
- 2 black gloves
- Black ribbon
- Black boots
- Long-sleeved black t-shirt
- 4 black or red t-shirts
- Costume weapons of your choice
