Percy de Rolo carries a sharp, aristocratic silhouette that mixes refined high-collared tailoring with practical frontier craftsmanship. Putting this outfit together relies primarily on sharp contrast: stark white hair against deep navy outerwear, clean formal shirting under dark waistcoats, and functional leather gear at the hip.
Because the costume consists of multiple structured layers, getting the proportions right between the long coat, fitted vest, and neckwear matters far more than finding hyper-custom bespoke garments. Most pieces can be assembled from classic formal cuts and adjusted with smart styling.
Base Shirt, Vest, and Ascot
Start with a crisp long-sleeve white button-down shirt. Fasten the collar completely so the light blue ascot sits securely against the neck. You can fold and tuck the ascot into the neckline, pinning it in place with a small safety pin beneath the folds so it stays centered through hours of movement.
Layer a fitted black vest over the shirt. The vest pulls the torso in neatly and hides where the shirt and ascot tuck into the waistband. Keeping the bottom button undone can give you a bit more flexibility when sitting down or bending to draw the prop weapon.
Coat and Trousers
The navy blue trenchcoat defines the character’s sweeping profile. You want a coat that falls roughly around knee or mid-calf length, with enough structure in the shoulders to hold its shape when unbuttoned. Wearing the coat open keeps your vest, ascot, and holster visible while creating great movement when walking.
Pair the coat with straight-leg black dress pants and dark brown dress shoes. The trousers should sit cleanly without excessive bagging around the ankles, keeping the lower half sharp and uncluttered beneath the hem of the coat.
Holster, Belt, and Gloves
A sturdy dark brown leather ratchet belt gives you a firm foundation to mount the costume gun holster. Position the holster slightly forward on your dominant hip so the prop pistol rests naturally at your side without pulling the trousers off-center. If the holster feels loose on the belt loop, lining the inside loop with a small strip of adhesive foam tape keeps it from sliding around.
Black leather gloves finish the hands. Choose a snug pair with decent finger flexibility so you can hold your prop gun or adjust your glasses without needing to take the gloves off constantly.
Wig, Glasses, and Sidearm
The bright white spiky wig needs a little hands-on texturing straight out of the package. Use a touch of matte styling paste or hairspray to define the front pieces and sweep the crown slightly upward, keeping the silhouette sharp without looking stiff.
Small round wire-rim glasses sit right below the browline. If the glasses slide down your nose when looking down, a tiny dab of skin-safe adhesive or tightening the temple screws slightly will keep them anchored.
For the prop firearm, a multi-barrel or steampunk-styled pistol fits the holster cleanly. Ensure the prop complies with convention safety guidelines by keeping the orange barrel tip intact or verifying local prop check rules before carrying it on event floors.
