With Valentines just around the corner, we thought we take a look at 5 of the most popular Gangster Costumes which fit nicely with the Roaring Twenties and Chicago costume themes often chosen for Valentine’s Day parties.  And don’t think that they should be worn only then, they’d look great at any costume party!

1920's Gangster Costume - Long Length

Bloodied Jacket Shot Gangster Fancy Dress

Well during the twenties not all of the gangsters survived the whole of the twenties and there were plenty of bodies being left, if you believe the movies, mown down outside the local Italian Restaurant.  This is the perfect costume for any Gangster party or even as an alternative for that stuffy dinner party. This is a white dinner jacket which has black lapels and collar and which is covered with a blood splattered design. Perfect for the more unsuccessful of gangsters and available in one size fits most.

Big Bruiser Gangster Costume

Funny and menacing both covered by the same gangster costume. This is an unusual and oversized Gangster costume which is sure to be the standout party outfit with its huge shoulders and full length mask. The Big Bruiser gangster costume comprises of a black and white pinstriped zoot suit jacket which has widened shoulders and inflatable shoulder harness worn underneath. The jacket has an attached white shirt front and attached black tie. This iconic gangster suit includes a pair of matching a black and white pinstriped trousers and completing our Big Bruiser costume is a full overhead face mask which has an elongated look and an evil scowl. Add an oversized inflatable machine gun to complete the look. Available in sizes medium and extra large.

Yellow Zoot Suit Gangster Costume

Gangsters always had great style but frankly it was always the same with dark or pinstriped suit after suit but you won’t suffer the same fate in this super zoot suit Gangster fancy dress.  The Zoot Suit is the iconic symbol of the 1920s and associated with dance halls as well as the mobsters who ran the speakeasy joints during the period of prohibition. This super gangster costume is based on the outfit adopted by Jim Carey in the hilarious film Mask. So this is definitely a gangster costume which will be useful across a number of party themes and it's sure to be a hit wherever you go. This super Zoot Suit costume comprises of a yellow long line jacket with wide lapels and pocket flaps and the jacket is worn open as shown. This super outfit includes a pair of matching bright yellow trousers and this super, affordable costume also includes a white shirt as well as a black tie. The whole gangster costume look is completed with a matching bright yellow hat with a black hatband and edging. Add some green face paint and lots of energy to compete with Carey’s version of the Mask! Available in sizes medium, large and extra large.

Suave Gangster Costume for Men

This is super gangster costume from our Fever range of fancy dress and club wear outfits. Specifically designed with the younger man in mind, this is sure to make you an indispensible member of the mob whether it’s this Valentines or next Halloween. Elegant and suave this Gangster Costume will add a touch of style to your 20s themed costume party.  The outfit comprises of a white and black pinstriped double breasted long line jacket with wide lapels. The jacket has two side pocket flaps and four black buttons giving this a professional finished look. Included with gangster suit is a pair of matching pinstriped trousers which have a straight finish and the whole look is finished with a black tie. Add a black velour hat and a Tommy gun or a couple of sticks of fake dynamite for protection.

So there you are, 5 simply superb Gangster costumes which are sure to make you the mob boss, even if it is only for one night or in your own home, but het it’s a start..! It’ll be the Valentines Massacre all over again and with all of your henchmen in toe, you’re sure to be treated with respect all night long and who knows, unless the joint gets raised by the Feds you’ll even be able to put that Tommy Gun down for the night. And if the gangster look isn’t for you, heck out our other Roaring Twenties Costumes…