20 Outfit Ideas to Dress Like 100 Years Old for a Costume Day

Planning a costume day with a “dress like 100 years old” theme? Start with bow ties, floral dresses, colorful cardigans or pink hair rollers.

These pictures mix dress-up looks with everyday outfits you can borrow styling ideas from, though clothing never tells you someone’s age.

You can keep things simple or go all out with accessories. A few pictures are vintage-style inspiration rather than costumes, plus one group appears twice. There are still plenty of little details worth saving!

Costume ideas and outfit details to try

pink rollers and a floral bag

We’re starting off strong with this cute floral dress and cream openwork cape. I love the pink rollers and the bright floral handbag together.

Try white socks and black flats to follow this look. A short white bead necklace adds another pretty detail at the neckline.

matching blue floral dresses

Looking for a group costume? These matching pale blue floral dresses give you a lovely starting point.

The gray curls, pink rollers and black glasses repeat across all three looks.

Add long white bead necklaces if you want the same accessories. Your slippers don’t have to match exactly, as this group shows.

dark cap and a roomy suit

Don’t want to go overboard with accessories? This outfit offers a simpler clothing reference: a gray-brown suit, striped shirt and dark cap.

The pale shoes peek out below the wide trouser hems.

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This isn’t an obvious costume photo. Borrow the suit-and-cap combination without assuming the wearer’s age.

yellow shirt and black bow tie

How cute is this oversized bow tie? The pale yellow shirt and high-waisted brown trousers keep the outfit simple underneath the costume accessories.

Pair yours with dark suspenders. If you want to go further, try a gray costume mustache and round black frames like the ones here.

lavender wrap and white dress

I love this lavender wrap with the long white dress. The front knot and dangling earrings are so pretty together.

This is everyday style inspiration rather than an obvious dress-up look. If you’d like a dressier base for your costume, try a similar wrap over a plain dress.

checked suit and gray vest

If you are looking for a dressed-up costume, then this one is for you. There’s a brown checked suit, a gray buttoned vest and a green patterned tie.

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The white pocket square may just be my favorite detail. Keep it visible above the jacket pocket, then add a dark cap to follow the look.

striped shirt and suspenders

This is a simple outfit idea to build on. A striped button-front shirt, tan trousers and dark suspenders make up the clothing, with a little patterned bow tie at the collar.

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The large gray costume mustache adds plenty on its own. You could skip a wig if you prefer fewer accessories.

purple robe and pink glasses

The purple and pink pairing is so cute in this costume. Pink rollers sit above pink-framed glasses, with a purple robe tied at the waist.

I especially love the glasses chain. Try that little detail if you already have a robe and want something extra.

coordinated curls and necklaces

Here’s a wider view of the same matching trio shown earlier. You can see the pale-trimmed pockets, knee-high beige socks and different slippers more clearly.

If you’re recreating this as a group, choose one dress print together. Then let everyone pick their own necklace lengths.

pink cardigan and lilac scarf

This cardigan combination may just be one of my favorites here. I love the pale pink over the tiny blue-and-white floral print.

Tie a lilac scarf at the neckline to try the same colors. The gray center-parted hairstyle and dark glasses complete the costume styling.

rose print and pink cardigan

How gorgeous is this rose-print dress? The full skirt, short pink cardigan and flower hair accessory make such a pretty vintage-style outfit.

This picture isn’t an age-themed costume. Save it for the clothing combination if you want a floral starting point, rather than treating vintage fashion as an age marker.

blue cap and red bow tie

If you are looking for something simple to put together, this one is for you. A small-check shirt goes with tan trousers, blue lace-up shoes and a blue flat cap.

The red bow tie is the detail I’d keep. It looks so cute beside the blue shirt and oversized black glasses.

white brows and bold frames

Don’t want to add a hat or wig? No problem!

This close-up shows white costume eyebrows, a matching mustache and drawn forehead lines instead.

The red plaid shirt and black suspenders keep the clothing straightforward. Choose skin-safe costume makeup if you’d like to try the painted details.

coral cardigan and striped skirt

I am obsessed with the colors in this outfit. The coral cardigan picks up the pink stripes in the long skirt, while the white top matches the bead necklaces.

Try a short gray costume wig and glasses if you want to follow the dress-up styling too.

sparkling scarf and spotted coat

If you are looking for lots of accessory inspo, then this one is for you. There’s a sparkling headscarf, pink glasses and several long white bead necklaces.

I love the red plaid skirt below the spotted coat. Keep a large black handbag if you want that same more-is-more look.

gray hat and checked shirt

This is another bow tie and suspenders combination, but it’s a little different from the ones above. The gray brimmed hat sits over gray-colored hair, with large wire-frame glasses underneath.

Pair a small-check shirt with dark trousers to try the outfit. The burgundy bow tie adds just a little color.

black fringe and white beads

I love this black openwork wrap with its long fringe. The white bead necklace and large beaded hoops look so pretty against it.

A pale dress, black tights and silver-colored strap shoes make up the rest of the outfit. Try a high bun if you want to keep the earrings visible.

lavender shirt and gray trousers

Don’t want to mix lots of bright colors? This pale lavender shirt and gray trouser pairing is for you.

The checked bow tie brings both shades together.

The gray costume eyebrows and mustache match the hat. You could keep just those accessories with the glasses for a simpler version.

mixed prints for a group

Your group doesn’t have to wear matching outfits. This picture brings together checked shirts, a dark vest, cardigans and fringed wraps.

Choose your own clothing combination, then repeat a few details like glasses or gray costume hair. I especially like the dark vest over the pale blue shirt.

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bright jacket and patterned pants

Last but definitely not least, we have this bright blue, white and red jacket with pink patterned pants. I love all the color!

The large dark sunglasses and decorated cap add even more.

This is an everyday outfit reference, not a confirmed costume. Borrow the colorful clothing combination if you want an alternative to florals and suits.