Steal His Look: J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy)

White Fedora Hat	Black Tie
Button Down Shirt	Classic Black Suit Set
Fake Cigarette	Black Oxford Shoes

How to make an Oppenheimer Costume

Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who led the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb, is a complex and fascinating figure. His story has been told in many books and movies, including the upcoming Christopher Nolan film starring Cillian Murphy.

If you’re looking to dress up as Oppenheimer for Halloween or another event, here’s a guide on how to create his signature look:

What You’ll Need:

• A tailored suit in a neutral color, such as navy or gray. I’ve provided an example in black.
• A light-colored dress shirt
• A necktie or bow tie
• A brown fedora hat
• A pair of black dress shoes
• A pipe (optional)
• Vintage glasses (optional)
• Briefcase (optional)

Tips:

• For a more accurate look, try to find a suit with a slightly oversized jacket and narrow trousers.
• Oppenheimer often wore light-colored dress shirts, such as white or blue.
• He also often wore a necktie, but sometimes he wore a bow tie instead.
• If you have a brown fedora hat, that’s perfect. Otherwise, any black hat will work.
• Oppenheimer was known for smoking a pipe, so if you have one, feel free to add it to your costume.

Variations:

If you want to get creative, you can come up with your own variations on the Oppenheimer costume. For example, you could dress up as Oppenheimer at a different point in his career, such as when he was a young professor or when he was working on the Manhattan Project. You could also add some accessories to your costume, such as a pair of glasses or a briefcase.

No matter what variation you choose, you’re sure to have a stylish and sophisticated costume that will turn heads at your next event.