What You’ll Need
The undercover college look from the Puerto Mexico spring break sequence in 22 Jump Street splits into two distinct outfits: Morton Schmidt’s loud floral-layered beachwear and Greg Jenko’s sleeveless athletic setup. Recreating either officer—or pairing up as the duo—comes down to getting the specific graphic prints, sunglasses, and relaxed beach silhouettes right.
Because these costumes rely entirely on casual warm-weather clothing rather than tailored uniforms, success hinges on the exact visual cues. Swapping out the specific shirt prints or skipping the colored sunglasses risks looking like generic vacationers rather than undercover partners trying way too hard to blend in.
Schmidt: Hawaiian Layering and Graphic Tee
Schmidt wears a layered top combination reflecting his nervous attempt to fit into college party culture. The base layer is a black crewneck T-shirt featuring the “Spring Break Puerto Mexico” festival graphic. Over that, he wears a red and white floral Aloha shirt with short sleeves, left completely unbuttoned so the graphic stays visible underneath.
For the Hawaiian shirt, pick a lightweight cotton or rayon fabric with a relaxed camp collar. It needs enough room to drape loosely over the black T-shirt without bunching around the shoulders or chest. A classic floral pattern with large white hibiscus flowers against a bright red background mirrors his screen appearance accurately.
On the bottom, Schmidt keeps things simple with solid blue boardshorts hitting right around the knee. Pair these with red-framed wayfarer sunglasses to complete his color scheme. The red frames tie directly into the Hawaiian shirt and instantly signal which half of the duo you represent.
Jenko: Tank Top and Striped Boardshorts
Jenko’s outfit leans entirely into frat-boy bravado. His centerpiece is a black crewneck tank top printed with the “Sun’s Out Guns Out” slogan across the chest. The cut is standard athletic fit with deep armholes, showing off arms and shoulders without sagging around the neckline.
Contrast the plain black tank with vibrant, multicolor striped boardshorts. The horizontal stripes should feature bold, alternating bands of color like turquoise, orange, yellow, and navy. Find a pair that sits comfortably on the hips with a lace-up waistband or elastic drawstring, falling just above or right at the knee.
Jenko balances Schmidt’s red frames with bright blue wayfarer sunglasses. Matching the style of Schmidt’s eyewear while swapping the frame color creates the distinct buddy-cop visual symmetry that defines the pair throughout the spring break scenes.
The Golden Pistol and Climax Details
During the chaotic beach and hotel shootout, the officers get their hands on flashy gold-plated handguns. A compact spring airsoft pistol in a high-gloss gold finish gives you the exact over-the-top cartel aesthetic seen during the final action sequence.
If you plan to carry the gold pistol at a convention or public gathering, review the venue’s weapon policies beforehand. Most events require an intact blaze-orange muzzle tip, disabled firing mechanisms, and official security inspection tags. Never brandish an untagged metallic prop in public transit areas or outside designated convention zones.
Finish both outfits with basic footwear suited for a tropical resort. Plain black slide sandals, worn-in flip-flops, or casual low-top canvas sneakers without socks blend seamlessly into the beach environment while keeping you comfortable walking convention floors all day.
