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Hamilton Costume Ideas That Will Make You Feel Like You're in the Musical

Disney's drop of the Hamilton live-recording was an iconic and welcomed moment in the surreal landscape of 2020. Besides catchy music and an engrossing storyline, the musical also gave us a visual feast of luxurious costumes. Truly, we can't deny the over-the-top beauty that is King George's intricate Cruella de Vil meets the 18th-century garb. While most of us don't casually have period dresses lying around, it's still possible to pull together a Hamilton-inspired cosplay just in time for Halloween. Scroll ahead for Hamilton costume ideas and character pointers that will leave you, in the words of Angelica Schuyler, satisfied.

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Alexander Hamilton

  • What to wear: A ruffled white turtleneck, green blazer, green pants, tall white socks, and pair of black loafers.
  • How to act: Insist to everyone that you're not throwing away your shot and write like you're running out of time.
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Aaron Burr

  • What to wear: A deep plum coat, white ruffled shirt with fluted sleeves, white pants, and black boots.
  • How to act: Witty and a little slick. Tell people to "talk less, smile more" and question Hamilton's credentials.
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Eliza Schuyler

  • What to wear: A blue dress with a white lace collar. Pull your hair back and add blue drop earrings.
  • How to act: Be helpless to Hamilton's wiles. Also, prepare to burn his letters and tell his story when the time comes.
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Angelica Schuyler

  • What to wear: An orange-brown dress with a white lace collar. Pull your hair back and add drop earrings.
  • How to act: Very protective of your sisters. Adamantly pretend that you don't have feelings for Hamilton because you're the oldest and have to marry rich. Bonus: alternate between speedy raps and beautiful vocal runs like Renée Elise Goldsberry.
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Peggy Schuyler

  • What to wear: A yellow dress and a white shirt with fluted sleeves. Pull your hair back and add drop earrings.
  • How to act: Occasionally interrupt with "and Peggy" so that your sisters will give you the attention that you deserve!
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George Washington

  • What to wear: A white bell sleeve shirt, black vest, black pants, and black boots.
  • How to act: Washington is a leader who's all about being dignified and respectful. But that doesn't mean he's above bossing Hamilton around and keeping him in check.
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Marquis de Lafayette

  • What to wear: A blue marching band blazer, white ruffle shirt, white pants, and tall black boots.
  • How to act: Like a true friend to Hamilton. Toast to freedom and speak with a French accent.
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Hercules Mulligan

  • What to wear: A signature beanie, navy coat, cream vest, white ruffled shirt, white khakis, and black boots.
  • How to act: Be super hyped-up as you help the Americans win the Revolution, but also stay somewhat discreet as you spy on the British.
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King George III

  • What to wear: A crown, red coat, red pants, long white socks, and black loafers. Drape an animal print cape over it all and carry around a scepter.
  • How to act: Super extra and ever-so-slightly passive-aggressive when you're mocking the Americans. In the spirit of Jonathan Groff, nurse a hint of spittle as you sing and finesse a walk that Beyoncé would envy.
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Maria Reynolds

  • What to wear: A red dress with a bright lipstick to complement it.
  • How to act: A little seductive.
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Thomas Jefferson

  • What to wear: A long plum coat, plum vest, white ruffle shirt with fluted sleeves, white pants, long white socks, and black loafers. Carry around a cane.
  • How to act: Ask everyone what you missed while you were chilling in France. Be low-key obnoxious about how Hamilton's never going to be president after the Reynolds Pamphlet came out.
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James Madison

  • What to wear: A grey blazer, grey pants, long white socks, and black loafers.
  • How to act: Somewhat quiet and reserved. Carry around a handkerchief because Madison was prone to various ailments.
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