Jonathan Joestar’s look during the middle stretch of Phantom Blood is defined by bold athletic layers, Victorian-era travel gear, and heavy leather accents. Recreating his outfit means balancing the tight, exaggerated proportions of 1980s manga anatomy with pieces that stay comfortable throughout a long day on the convention floor.
The foundation centers on his cropped blue top layered over dark undergarments, anchored by sturdy boots, forearm guards, and practical expedition accessories. Getting the silhouette right comes down to how these layers sit against your torso and arms.
The Core Top and Trousers
A pre-made pleather costume set covers the main garments in one package, including the bright blue cropped shirt, fitted trousers, belt, and matching gloves. If you use a boxed set like this, check the shoulder and bicep seams right away. Jonathan’s design relies on a broad, muscular frame, so if the sleeves or chest feel restrictive, you might want to open the side seams and stitch in small matching spandex gussets for better shoulder mobility.
Underneath the blue crop top, Jonathan wears a dark base layer that shows at the midriff and neckline. A black compression tank top fills this gap cleanly without bunching up under the heavier outer shirt. Choose a seamless or moisture-wicking compression shirt that stays tucked securely into the waistband of your trousers so the layered separation stays sharp when you move.
Arm Guards and Leather Accents
The forearm gauntlets give Jonathan that rugged, battle-ready finish. A pair of brown leather gauntlet arm guards laces over your forearms, sitting just above the wrist and stopping below the elbow. If the straps slip down during wear, lining the inside cuff with a thin strip of adhesive moleskin or anti-slip silicone ribbon will keep them locked in place over bare skin or undershirts without overtightening the laces.
His belt should sit high on the natural waist rather than the hips, matching the high-waisted cut of the trousers. The included brown belt works fine, but swapping in an aged brass buckle or distressing the pleather with a gentle pass of fine-grit sandpaper can give it a weathered, expedition-worn finish.
Footwear and the Travel Satchel
For shoes, tall brown walker boots with flat soles and simple lacing fit the 19th-century aesthetic. Tuck the pant legs directly into the boot shafts. If the trousers are loose around the calves, wrap an elastic band around your shins before pulling the boots on to prevent the fabric from bunching over the top edge of the leather.
A brown satchel backpack serves double duty as an accurate travel prop and your convention storage bag. Jonathan carries his gear across England while hunting Dio, so a canvas-and-leather shoulder rucksack blends straight into the costume while holding your phone, wallet, snacks, and water.
Styling the Blue Wig
Jonathan’s hair in the anime adaptation is a rich, saturated cobalt blue cut into choppy layers with voluminous bangs that frame the forehead. Out of the bag, most short blue wigs are too flat and uniform. Use a handheld steamer or a hair dryer on low heat to lift the roots upward at the crown, then tease the base of the top wefts with a fine-tooth comb to build height.
Once the root volume is set, separate the bangs into thick, angled spikes pointing slightly outward. Pinch the tips together with a dab of matte styling wax or tacky hair paste, then mist each cluster with firm-hold hairspray. Keep the sideburns trimmed cleanly to jaw level so they define your face without crowding the collar.
