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Ali G Costume Ideas

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If you’re a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen, then you know all about Ali G. He’s the hilarious host of Da Ali G Show, and he always has some outrageous costume on and knows just what buttons to push to get the most laughs.

As a huge Ali G fan, I invited him to come talk about his very own costume guide. Take it over, Ali G!


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Yo, all you gotta do is follow this wicked guide and you’ll be ready to drop some knowledge on the streets, booyakasha!

It’s all about the clothes, the accent, and the attitude. Get the threads on point, practice that accent, and make sure you’re fresh, fly and most importantly, ignorant.

And when you step out in your Ali G costume, people gonna know you mean business, Booyakasha! So don’t be shy and give it a try, you’ll be the life of the party, innit?


How to Dress Like Ali G

Yo, check it, now let’s have a look at how to get your own Ali G costume on point, know what I mean?

For this outfit, you gonna need the following threads:

Durag

If you wanna look like the ultimate Ali G, you gotta get the durag on point, know what I mean? That’s what I uses to cover up me hair, or lack thereof.

Now, everyone has their own version of this look, but you gotta get something that completely covers your head, innit. You don’t wanna look like you trying to half-step, know what I mean?

Titan Classic Spandex Dome Cap Red #11161


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Sunglasses

Check it, the key to looking like the ultimate Ali G, is to make sure you got them glasses on point, know what I mean? They gotta be comically large, like Ali G always wear. And don’t forget to pop out the lenses, it makes them even more prominent, innit?. And remember, I is mostly seen with sunglasses featuring yellow lenses, so you gotta make sure you got that on point too.

Calabria 2715 Night Driving Sunglasses in Gloss Black with Yellow Tint


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Hair & Beard

I got a shaved head, but I always rock that chin strap beard, know what I mean? You can either shave your own beard into this distinctive look or grab a fake one online, that’s got the same appearance. But whatever you do, make sure you got that chin strap beard on point, it’s crucial to the Ali G look, innit?

Forum Novelties Goatee/Hip-Hop/Rap Star Moustache and Beard Set


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Jumpsuit

This one be simple. You gonna need a yellow jumpsuit with black stripes, like the one Ali G always wear. It looks like it’s made of a vinyl material, so it might be a bit uncomfortable if you wear it in a hot location, but it’s all about the look, know what I mean? You can grab one online or if you’re feeling crafty, you could make your own from scratch, Booyakasha!

Smiffys mens Rapper Suit Adult-Sized Costume, Yellow, M - US Size 38"-40"


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Gold Chain

Another big part of the look is the gold chain, always peeking out from behind his ill-fitted yellow jumpsuit, know what I mean?

All you gotta do is grab a gold chain of your choice, and fashion the end into a hook, Booyakasha! Make sure it’s blingin’ and shiny, that’s what makes it look so fresh. And don’t forget to show it off, innit?

Shoes

You gonna need a pair of kicks that feature black and yellow stripes like his shoes, make sure they’re fresh and fly, know what I mean? And don’t forget to show them off, let everyone know you mean business, innit!

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Practice Ali G’s Accent

Yo, check it, if you wanna be the ultimate Ali G, you gotta get the costume on point, know what I mean? But it ain’t just about the clothes, innit. You gotta perfect that accent, make sure you’re pronouncing them ‘r’s like ‘w’s, know what I mean?

You can listen to all the Ali G quotes, practice at home, and before you know it, you’ll be sounding like a proper geezer. And when you step out in your costume, people will know you mean business. Yo, it’s gonna be wicked, innit?

But don’t stop at the accent, you gotta get the attitude too. You gotta be fresh, you gotta be fly, and most importantly, you gotta be ignorant. And when you step out in your Ali G costume, you’ll be the life of the party, know what I mean?

So, if you wanna be the ultimate Ali G, get your accent and attitude on point, and step out in that costume. It’s gonna be wicked!

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About Ali G’s Look

Yo, check it, Ali G is the host of Da Ali G Show, know what I mean? He ain’t no hard-core gangsta, but he always rockin’ some outrageous threads, usually with stripes or neon colors, sunglasses, and that awful hairstyle that he covers up with his trademark durag, Booyakasha! And you can bet every episode is gonna be filled with funny moments, thanks to his ignorant questions and banter with all them celebrities, innit?

Wrapping Up

Once you is all decked out in your Ali G costume, don’t forget to start yelling out his catchphrases like “booyakasha!” or “Respec'”(respect), know what I mean? Keep that durag on at all times, and speak in your Ali G accent, and you’ll nail this costume, innit?

And remember, you gotta keep in character at all times, Booyakasha! So now you know how to dress up like Ali G for a cosplay event or Halloween Party! Just follow this easy guide, and you’ll have a wicked Ali G costume for your next event.

Lukas Lima

Been on the cosplay scene since 2015. SDCC Veteran. Prop Maker. Part-Time Superhero.

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