I feel the need, the need for speed! Roll up to the party on Halloween wearing 80s costume perfection in an authentically licensed Top Gun costume. You can create a Halloween costume look that’s as unique as this classic movie, with a Top Gun Flight Suit, Top Gun Bomber Jacket, or flirty Top Gun Flight Dress. Pair up with your favorite co-pilot, cause each costume includes a Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell and Nick ‘Goose’ Bradshaw name badge you can interchange to customize your look. We’ve also got Top Gun: Maverick costumes, featuring an updated Maverick Bomber Jacket and Top Gun Flight Vest. Just add aviators and you’ll be ready for take-off. If you want to bring back some great memories from the 1980s, then you should dress up as Maverick, Goose, Tom ‘Iceman’ Kazansky and/or Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Blackwood this Halloween. After the movie Top Gun came out in 1986 and became a big office hit, it launched Tom Cruise into Hollywood stardom and made him a mainstream Hollywood star. Ever since, he has been one of the top box office attractions in the film industry. His co-star in the movie, Kelly McGillis also left her mark.
The movie was an instant success, and went on to a win an Academy Award. Over time, the popularity of the movie only increased. It led to the trend of aviator glasses. Since then, dressing as Maverick, Goose, Charlie and/or Iceman, on Halloween, has been a common site.
Many self-conscious people complain that Halloween costumes make them look hideous. If you are one of those people who wants to dress up for Halloween and look good at the same time, you are going to enjoy dressing up in the Top Gun theme. This applies especially to couples, who can go as Maverick and Charlie.
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What was Top Gun about?
The movie Top Gun is about a young man named Maverick who is a fighter pilot in the United States Navy. Maverick is a talented pilot, but he has a reputation for being reckless and arrogant. The Navy wants to get rid of Maverick, but his commanding officer, Admiral Mike Mitchell, decides to give him one more chance. Mitchell sends Maverick to the Top Gun school at Miramar Naval Air Station to train with other fighter pilots. There, Maverick meets Iceman, another talented pilot who is also arrogant and competitive. The two of them compete against each other to become the best fighter pilot at the school. Along the way, Maverick falls in love with Charlie, a civilian contractor who works at the air station. Finally, the time comes for Maverick and his fellow students to put their training to the test in a real-world situation.
Top Gun 1986 Official Trailer
Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell – Casual or Work
The costumes come in two looks – the casual look and the at-work look. Considering Tom Cruise’s or Maverick’s look first, the casual look is made up of the trademark aviators and bomber jacket. The rest of the look comprises of black shoes, white t-shirt, and jeans. You should not find it hard to find this costume, due to its simplicity. This is the basic casual look of Tom Cruise throughout the movie.
As for the at-work look, it comprises of long flight suits, which give the pilot-like look. Although these at-work jumpsuits give a professional look, they make one look extremely smart and thus, the high popularity of the costumes.
Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell Costume Flight Suit and Bomber Jacket
 Leg Avenue Men’s Top Gun Flight Suit Costume Learn More |
This is an officially licensed Top Gun Costume that consists of a zipper front flight suit featuring Air Force style patches and interchangeable Maverick and Goose name badges. However, it does not include sunglasses, t-shirt or shoes. You can pair up with your favorite co-pilot, cause with each costume includes a Maverick and Goose name badge you can interchange to customize your look.
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 Tom Cruise Maverick USAAF G1 Aviator Pilot Bomber Leather Jacket with Removable Fur Collar Learn More |
Features and Specifications: • The G1 Aviator Jacket Features: Removable Fur Collar, 2 Waist Pockets, Ribbed Cuffs & Hem, Multiple Patches & Viscose Inner Lining • 5 variations available for this jacket including: Brown Collar Black Real Leather, Brown Faux Leather, Brown Real Leather, Full Black Faux Leather, Full Black Real Leather • Available in two colors: brown and black • Genuine & Faux Leather Choice • Removable Fur Collar • Ribbed Cuffs & Hem • Multiple Patches All Over Jacket • 2 Waist Flap Pockets, 1 Inner Pocket • YKK Zipper Closure & Viscose Inner Lining • Fit: Runs small so you should order one size larger than what you usually wear • We have a proper quality control department. All the items are checked 2-3 times before we ship them to make sure the buyer gets the accurate bomber jacket. • They will accept returns and exchange within 30 days time period after delivery. |
 Leg Avenue Men’s Licensed Top Gun Bomber Jacket Learn More |
Features and Specifications: • Officially Licensed Top Gun Bomber Jacket • Color: Brown • Available Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large • 80% Polyurethane, 20% Polyester • Pull On closure • Must Hand Wash • 100% designed and tested for the toughest situations and environments • Cruelty-Free Wool Alternative – This cruelty-free wool alternative collar is both stylish and warm. • Licensed Embroidered Patches – Our embroidered patches are licensed to morph you into a high flying daredevil ready to take off at a moment’s notice. • Authentic Looking Jacket – Made out of 80% Polyurethane and 20% Polyester to maintain a lightweight, breathable Halloween costume. |
 Top Gun Official Cap with Scrambled Eggs Embroidery Learn More |
Features and Specifications: • This Official Top Gun Cap features a logo design of US Navy Top Gun embroidered across the front crown of cap and double “Scrambled Eggs” embroidery on the bill. • 100% Cotton • Medium Raised • Gold oak leaves embroidery • Embroidered logo on front • Color: Blue • Snap closure • Made of 35% cotton and 65% polyester • One size fits most with adjustable plastic snap closure, fitting up to 7 1/2 • Same material inner hatband • Adult/Unisex • Crown measures 3 1/2 inches deep |
US Navy Top Gun Patch Snapback Trucker Mesh Cap Learn More |
Features and Specifications: • Structured firm front 6 panel cap with US Navy Top Gun embroidered patch heat pressed across the front crown of cap. • US Navy Top Gun embroidered patch heat pressed on front • Material: Made of 35% Cotton, 65% Polyester. • Size: One Size Fits Most with Snap Back Closure. • Features: 6 Panel Constructed Cap. • Genuine Licensed Patch by Eagle Emblem Inc • Color: Navy Blue |
Stylle Classic Aviator Pilot Flat Lens Sunglasses For Men and Women with Protective Bag, 100% UV Protection Learn More |
The premium metal frame combined with the 60mm plastic lenses will allow you to enjoy maximum UV protection and comfort. These aviator sunglasses have a timeless classic design that have been in style for decades and they are going to add a touch of playfulness to your every outfit.
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Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Blackwood Costume Ideas
The costume of Kelly McGillis, or Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Blackwood, as she is known in the movie, is no less stylish than Maverick’s. The casual look is comprised of a female bomber jacket, black mini skirt, long boots and aviator glasses.
The at-work look has the same basic look and color. However, for women, the flight suit turns into a mini suit. There are aviator glasses as part of both costumes.
There is no basic make up or gory effects. You want to look good? You will look good.
Although hardly any costume maker changes these costumes, many make little alterations and offer different quality. The deluxe versions are those with the best quality jackets and aviators. Small changes from one costume maker to another are common but the whole feel and look remains intact.
Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Blackwood Costume Jacket and Dress
Women’s Top Gun Kelly McGillis Charlie Black Leather Jacket Learn More |
This Charlotte (Charlie) Blackwood military style black Jacket is made of 100% Faux Leather. It looks exactly like Charlie’s from Top Gun. This Kelly McGillis Top Gun Jacket is manufactured from Faux Leather with fabrication of viscose lining inside the jacket. The front has a zipper closure, shirt collar and well stitched patches on the chest and sleeves. There are two side pockets and one inside.
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Leg Avenue Women’s Licensed Top Gun Bomber Jacket Learn More |
You’ll be feeling the need for speed in this Top Gun bomber jacket featuring white lapels, long sleeves with gathered cuffs, a front zipper closure, Top Gun and American flag patches, and interchangeable “Maverick” and “Goose” name badges. This product only includes the bomber jacket.
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Leg Avenue Women’s Top Gun Flight Zipper Front Dress Costume Learn More |
This sexy Top Gun Flight Dress is the perfect Halloween costume for theme parties, cosplay, or super stealth missions. Step in and zip up in a flight dress that will have you ready to take off in no time flat.
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Leg Avenue Women’s Top Gun Licensed Women’s Romper Flight Suit Costume Learn More |
We feel the need, the need for speed! Step in and zip up in this official licensed Top Gun Flight Suit Romper that will have you ready to take off in no time flat!
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