How to Dress Like Colonel Sanders

Complete costume guide with curated outfit pieces and accessories

Colonel Sanders
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Colonel Sanders Outfit Items

Plus Size White Suit

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Southern Colonel Wig Beard

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Shiratori Vintage Half Frames

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Black Satin Western Tie

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Natural Wood Walking Cane

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Clarks Tilden Cap Oxford

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Complete Colonel Sanders Costume Guide

The Colonel Sanders costume centers on a pristine all-white color palette that creates an instantly recognizable Southern gentleman aesthetic. The foundation is a plus-size white suit that establishes the classic silhouette, layered with a black satin Western tie for sophisticated contrast. Key elements like the Southern Colonel wig and beard combination frame the face authentically, while Shiratori vintage half-frames and a natural wood walking cane add distinguished detailing. The ensemble is grounded with Clarks Tilden Cap Oxford shoes that complete the polished look. Together these pieces create an authoritative yet approachable presence that embodies timeless Americana.

About Colonel Sanders

Harland David Sanders, known as Colonel Sanders, was an American entrepreneur who founded the Kentucky Fried Chicken fast-food chain and later became its iconic brand ambassador. He began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant during the Great Depression, where he developed his secret recipe and pressure-frying method. Sanders pioneered the franchising concept that grew KFC into a global phenomenon, though he later became critical of quality changes after selling the company. His visual style as a Southern gentleman with a white suit and beard became synonymous with home-cooked quality and remains one of the world's most recognized brand symbols decades after his passing.

Fast Facts

Full NameHarland David Sanders
Birth DateSeptember 9, 1890
Signature StyleWhite suit and black string tie
Claim to FameFounder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Business MilestoneSold KFC for $2 million in 1964
Later RoleBrand ambassador for KFC
Notable CriticismCalled KFC gravy 'wallpaper taste'
LegacyImage remains KFC symbol worldwide