Who’s the most famous detective of all time? Elementary, dear Watson! He’s none other than Sherlock Holmes. One of the most widely portrayed fictional character, he was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle during the late 19th century. With his knowledge and fantastic deduction skills, this English detective solves difficult cases, one after the other.

Many people adore Sherlock Holmes, children and adults alike. It’s no wonder his trademark outfit has become one of the most popular costumes today. If boys want to dress “smartly” during costume parties, they’ll often pick Sherlock Holmes’ getup. It’s a simple, but very recognizable costume.

If you don’t want the hassle of putting together the Sherlock Holmes look, you can easily buy or rent one at a costume store. If you want don’t want to spend any money, then you should opt for a homemade costume.

• Sherlock’s upper garment consists of a brown long-sleeved button down coat. If you can’t sew and imitate his exact coat, you can just find an old trenchcoat and dye it brown.
• Pair off the coat with brown slacks, black socks and leather shoes.
• Sherlock’s hat is unique—it’s a deerstalker cap, used for hunting and worn by rural folks. It looks like a typical hat, but with two flexible side flaps and fore and aft brims. Sherlock’s has a checkered pattern or just a plain brown color.
• To complete the look, get a tobacco pipe and a large magnifying glass. Sherlock always has these in his hands while solving cases.

Once you’ve got all these, you’re all set to play detective during the costume party. Impress others with this Sherlock Holmes ensemble. Who knows, maybe you might even solve a few cases along the way!