#ChasingWesAnderson: Our Moonrise Kingdom Couple’s Costume


My husband and I are huge Wes Anderson fans, and for the longest
So, it was only fitting that we dress up as Sam Shakusky and Suzy Bishop for Halloween. I was actually so excited that I began planning our costume as early as September.
Finding the pieces we needed to re-create the looks was not easy though, so I’m sharing some tips and recommendations on how to pull off the best Moonrise Kingdom costume.
But first, the characters.
SAM SHAKUSKY
- orphan; adults say that he has “emotional issues”
- khaki scout under Scout Master Ward’s Troop 55
- expert camp pitcher and canoe paddler
SUZY BISHOP
- schoolgirl; fierce and angsty, she is prone to “angry” outbursts
- takes her binoculars everywhere she goes
avid reader andexcellent swimmer


The costume
I’m going to lie if I say I didn’t spend money on our costumes. I was very committed, so don’t judge me. However, I am proud to say that most of the stuff we wore came from thrift stores. Here’s the detailed breakdown:
SAM SHAKUSKY KHAKI SCOUT COSTUME
SUZY BISHOP PINK DRESS COSTUME
Coonskin cap from
Boy Scout top (same here) and yellow Ascot (same here) with fur from Village Collection
Shorts from
Canteen (same here) from Picker Place Vintage – Ybor
Socks from Toy Machine
Desert Chukkas from Vans (owned)
Peter Pan collar pink dress from
Tan Wicker satchel from Village Collection
Beret from Forever 21 (owned, same here)
Vintage Royal Traveler Luggage from Picker Place Vintage – Ybor
Saddle Oxford shoes and socks from Amazon
Hand-me-down binoculars (same here)


When we shot these photos, there was one man who had to stop cycling just to tell us we nailed his favorite movie. He took our photos as well to show off to his friends I guess, which was fun.
We also wore these at a Halloween party-slash-rock climbing competition (not the best place to wear a dress, I know) and we got so many compliments about our costume. The amusing thing was when Chad and I were apart, people didn’t quite understand who our characters were. But as soon as they saw us together, they immediately realized who we were supposed to be.
We had an incredible time being Sam and Suzy for a day and we look forward to next year. I wonder who we should go as? Let me know in the comments!

Tips on How to Re-create Your Favorite Wes Anderson Character
1. Planning is key. There are tons of helpful resources online to help you get started. Pinterest saved me.
2. If you must buy, check thrift shops for vintage props. You can also go to
3. If all else fails, there’s always Amazon.
Moonrise Kingdom Costume Essentials
Click the image to shop on Amazon.