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Halloween Costume Guide

Percy No Hard Feelings Halloween Costume Guide

Brown Wig  ·  Preppy Layers  ·  Extremely Uncomfortable at Parties

Two looks, one extremely awkward teen. The preppy blazer build or the kidnapping beach scene — both start with the same wig.

No Hard Feelings Movies Andrew Barth Feldman Comedy Teenage
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Quick Answer: The Percy Halloween costume comes in two versions from the same film.
  • Brown short wig (essential for both looks)
  • Blue oxford shirt, striped tie, and blazer (essential for the preppy look)
  • White graphic tee and yellow shorts (kidnapping look)
  • Levi’s shorts, crew socks, and Vans to finish the preppy build

Percy spends most of No Hard Feelings (2023) being nervously managed by adults who have decided what’s best for him. He’s played by Andrew Barth Feldman as someone dressed by his parents, not by himself. The layered preppy look — blazer, oxford, striped tie, shorts, socks pulled up — is the version most people remember. The wig is what makes it read at a party.

Items Total8 + 7 Items
DifficultyEasy
VibeSheltered Overachiever
Cost$50–$120

Percy Halloween Costume Items: Percy Look

Percy from No Hard Feelings Halloween costume infographic showing the preppy look with brown wig, blue oxford shirt, striped tie, blazer, Levi's shorts, belt, crew socks, and Vans

Percy Look Costume Items

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Percy No Hard Feelings Andrew Barth Feldman Preppy Teen
  • 1 Brown Short WigThis is the one item you need for either version of the costume. Percy’s thick, dark brown hair with pointed ends at the back is specific enough that without the wig, you’re just a person in a blazer. Get it, pin it before you leave, and don’t wait until you’re at the party to figure out how it sits.
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  • 2 Blue Long-Sleeve Oxford ShirtThe base layer of the preppy look. Button it fully — Percy is not someone who leaves the top two buttons open. This goes under the tie and blazer, so the fit doesn’t need to be perfect, but the color matters. Blue, not white.
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  • 3 Navy-Brown Striped TieTie it slightly off — not perfectly knotted. The point is that Percy’s clothes look like someone else chose them, not like he spent time in the mirror. A tie that’s just a little too long or sitting slightly crooked is more accurate than one that looks intentional.
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  • 4 Blazer Sport Suit JacketThe piece that locks in the character read. It doesn’t need to be expensive. It needs to look like something his parents bought him for school events. A blazer that fits slightly too properly is actually more right for Percy than one that looks stylish.
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  • 5 Levi’s 505 ShortsShorts with a blazer. That combination is the entire personality of this costume. The slightly too-practical shorts paired with the slightly too-formal blazer is what makes Percy look like someone who has never dressed himself for a social occasion.
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  • 6 Black Jeans BeltKeeps the shorts in place. Nothing decorative.
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  • 7 Black Crew SocksPull them up. The whole point of Percy’s socks is that they’re visible and no one told him not to do that.
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  • 8 VansCheck your closet. Classic Vans or any clean canvas sneaker works fine here.
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Percy Halloween Costume Items: Kidnapping Look

Percy No Hard Feelings kidnapping scene Halloween costume infographic showing white graphic tee, yellow shorts, retro striped socks, Nike sneakers, blue analog watch, and brown wig

Percy Kidnapping Look Costume Items

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Percy No Hard Feelings Kidnapping Scene Beach Look
  • 1 Brown Short WigSame wig as the preppy look. Both versions of the costume start here.
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  • 2 Blue Analog WatchA small detail from the scene. Worth adding if you want the costume to be specific rather than just “guy in a white tee and yellow shorts.”
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  • 3 Custom Personalized T-ShirtThe graphic tee Percy wears in the kidnapping scene. A custom tee gives you control over what’s on it and keeps the look accurate. A plain white tee is not wrong, but it’s less specific.
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  • 4 Navy Travel BackpackPercy had his bag with him at the time. Good prop if you want to carry something. It’s also practical at a party, which is a bonus.
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  • 5 Retro Striped SocksPulled up. Same logic as the preppy look — the socks are visible and that’s the point.
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  • 6 Yellow ShortsThe most recognizable part of this version. Bright yellow. Nothing muted. This is what makes the beach scene look land.
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  • 7 Nike Gymnastics ShoesThe sneakers Percy wears in the scene. Specific enough to add if you’re going for accuracy, but most people won’t notice the shoe if the rest of the look is right.
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Percy from No Hard Feelings sitting nervously on a patterned sofa in a white graphic t-shirt and blue shorts while a blonde woman leans in toward him

How to Style the Percy Halloween Costume

The blazer over shorts is what people read first. If the blazer is off — wrong color, wrong fit, looks like a real outfit instead of someone’s mom’s idea of an outfit — the character doesn’t land. The wig needs to be in place before the blazer goes on. A wig that sits wrong under a collar is harder to fix than one you pinned correctly at home.

Percy does not hold eye contact. He responds to questions with slightly too much information and then goes quiet. At a party, this means you answer things a beat too thoroughly and then look at your shoes. It’s funnier than it sounds after the third time, and it requires almost no effort to maintain for a full night.

The Wig Under the Collar

Pin the wig at the crown before the blazer goes on. If you put the blazer on first and then try to tuck the wig underneath, it bunches at the back of the neck and looks wrong all night. Thirty seconds of pinning at home is the difference between a wig that stays and one you’re fixing every hour.

Choosing the Right Look for Your Group

If your Maddie is doing the beach version, go with the kidnapping look so the scene is obvious. If you’re going solo or your group is just doing No Hard Feelings characters generally, the preppy blazer version is the one that reads without Maddie next to you. The yellow shorts alone won’t place the character for most people.

Percy Group Halloween Costume Ideas

The Montauk Dating Scheme

Percy, Maddie, Laird, Allison

Strong, if everyone has seen the film. This is the cast of the actual movie and the premise is self-explanatory once you put them together. The problem is that Laird and Allison are minor enough that most people at the party will only recognize Maddie and Percy. Two recognizable characters out of four is still a workable group, but don’t expect the whole setup to land with strangers.

Percy Maddie Laird Allison

Helplessly Sheltered Teens

Percy, Maddie, Young Sheldon, Morty

This works better than it looks on paper. Each character has a distinct visual identity, and “kids who are not ready for the world” is a theme that reads without explanation. Morty and Young Sheldon are more widely recognized than Percy among casual viewers, which actually helps the group — they anchor the concept for people who haven’t seen the film.

Percy Maddie Young Sheldon Morty

The Socially Awkward Honor Roll — Niche

Percy, Maddie, Velma Dinkley, Dustin Henderson

Niche. Velma and Dustin are immediately recognizable to most people. Percy is not. The group concept is funny to people who know all four, but half your party will see three obvious costumes and one person in a blazer. Fine if your group finds that funny too. Not fine if you want the concept to land broadly.

Percy Maddie Velma Dinkley Dustin Henderson
Percy from No Hard Feelings sitting cross-legged on the floor holding a small dog, looking up anxiously at a woman in a pink dress, wearing a white t-shirt, yellow shorts, and sneakers

Percy Halloween Costume DIY Tips

What to Buy vs. What to Check Your Closet For

The wig is the only item you almost certainly don’t own. Everything else has a reasonable substitute in most closets. The blazer is the second priority buy — fit matters and it’s hard to fake a blazer with something else.

  • Brown short wig: buy it, there’s no substitute
  • Blazer: buy or borrow — the fit has to be close enough to look intentional (or intentionally wrong)
  • Blue oxford shirt: check your closet first
  • Striped tie: borrow from someone’s dad if you don’t own one
  • Levi’s shorts or similar: most people have these
  • Black belt: you own this
  • Crew socks: you own these, pull them up higher than you normally would
  • Vans or canvas sneakers: check your closet

Playing Percy Without Overdoing It

Percy is anxious but not visibly panicking. He’s someone who overthinks before speaking, not someone who’s obviously nervous from across the room. The character plays better in small doses than in constant performance.

  • Answer questions with too much information. One extra sentence beyond what was asked.
  • Pause before speaking. Not dramatically, just a beat too long.
  • The backpack (kidnapping look) is actually useful at a party and accurate. Double function.
  • Skip any attempt at a specific voice impression. It’s more trouble than it’s worth and most impressions of this character end up just being “nervous guy.”
  • If someone asks who you are and you have to explain, explain it once and move on. Repeating the premise is not funnier the second time.

Percy Halloween Costume Guide: FAQ

Two looks to choose from. For the preppy version: brown short wig, blue oxford shirt, striped tie, blazer, Levi’s shorts, black belt, crew socks pulled up, and Vans. For the kidnapping look: brown short wig, custom graphic tee, yellow shorts, retro striped socks, blue analog watch, navy backpack, and Nike sneakers. The wig is essential for both.

Percy doesn’t have widely quoted one-liners. His humor comes from nervous reactions and overthought responses throughout the film. The character’s most memorable moments are situational, not verbal.

Recognition has faded since the film came out in summer 2023. Most people won’t place Percy on his own. This costume works best as a couples build with Maddie, where the premise is obvious without explanation.

One is enough. The preppy blazer look is more recognizable as a costume choice on its own. The kidnapping look is funnier if your Maddie partner is doing the beach scene version, but without her it reads as a plain white tee and yellow shorts.

Not required, but it helps a lot. On his own, Percy reads as a nervous preppy kid to people who saw the film. With a Maddie next to him, the whole premise is clear without anyone needing to ask.

Percy is the sheltered 19-year-old son of wealthy Montauk parents in No Hard Feelings (2023), played by Andrew Barth Feldman. His parents hire Maddie, played by Jennifer Lawrence, to date him before he leaves for Princeton. He is anxious, over-prepared academically, and genuinely unprepared for anything that isn’t school.