Gilligan & Skipper (Gilligan’s Island) Costume for Halloween
How to Make Gilligan Costume
| # | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Long-Sleeved Rugby Shirt | Look exactly like Gilligan by wearing this red long-sleeved rugby shirt, complete with a white collar. |
| 2 | Light Blue Pants | Just like Gilligan, you should wear a pair of light blue pants. |
| 3 | White Sneakers | A pair of white sneakers can look good with any outfit. |
| 4 | Khaki Bucket Hat | Protect your face from the harsh glares of the sun with a khaki bucket hat. |
| 5 | Rope | carry a rope on your shoulder as a prop |
| 6 | Tactical belt | Attach a Canteen bottle and a canvas pouch to this belt |
| 7 | Telescope | another prop item you may wish to carry |
| 8 | Satchel | carry a satchel in vintage style to complete his sailor look. |
How to Make Skipper Costume
| # | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Polo Shirt | Keep it sporty and simple with a plain blue polo shirt. |
| 2 | Khaki Pants | Look bit more professional yet having a casual air by wearing a pair of khaki pants. |
| 3 | Black Sneakers | Skipper is a busy man so a pair of no-nonsense black shoes goes a long way for him. |
| 4 | Skipper Hat | Skipper loves wearing his nautical hat so don’t forget to wear one as well. |
| 5 | Prop | Optionally carry any prop related to sailor like this fish or nautical steering wheel |
| 6 | Full Costume | Get full costume if not in mood for DIY |
Gilligan and Skipper are good friends and usually find themselves in hilarious situations. Skipper is a confident and superstitious man who is knowledgeable about the sea. Gilligan, on the other hand, is a sensitive and klutzy man who finds himself in funny situations tons of times.
Gilligan’s outfit is fairly simple. He wears a red long-sleeved shirt, blue pants, and a khaki bucket hat. Skipper’s is more sea-themed but equally simple. He wears a blue collared shirt, khaki pants, and a black sea captain’s hat.
About Gilligan’s Island
Gilligan was portrayed by Bob Denver. Denver is also known for his roles in The Many Loved of Dobie Gillis, Dusty’s Trail, Fantasy Island, and The Love Boat.
Skipper was portrayed by Alan Hale Jr.. Hale Jr. is also known for his roles in Hang ‘Em High, The Giant Spider Invasion, It Happens Every Spring, and Fantasy Island.
Check out these sites to read more about Gilligan, Skipper, and the other characters from Gilligan’s Island:
