Being a secret agent isn’t all about looking suave and getting babes, unless, of course, you’re the top spy of the ISIS, Sterling Archer. Booze, women, expensive cars and complete narcissism; Archer’s life sounds more like a day in the life of Charlie Sheen than the role of an international spy. So, just how does one become Sterling Archer from the FX cartoon series? Read on to find out how to make the perfect Archer Halloween costume!
Black Suit
From James Bond to Michael Westen, every spy knows that style is a part of the espionage gig; and Archer is no different. When not wearing tactical turtlenecks, there’s only one acceptable garment to wear: the black suit. Not only does a black suit provide you with the classic swagger to attract ladies like a spy, but it also makes it more socially acceptable to enjoy an alcoholic beverage in public!
Hair
Going undercover as an ISIS spy isn’t just about wearing some classy threads. You’ll need Archer’s signature hairdo. If you weren’t naturally gifted with super spy hair, don’t chastise your parents about it—do what Archer would do and just improvise! Fred Flintstone had strangely similar hair to Archer and using a Fred Flintstone wig will get you far in the world of secret intelligence.
Weapons and Spy Gear
Now to the fun part of being a spy; the things that go bang, boom, or start on fire! Every spy needs weapons to get the job done and although spy toys rank below fast cars and lacrosse in Archer’s book, he makes sure to cause some serious damage with gadgets.
Walther PPK
Archer’s first choice of weaponry for defense, offens¬e and any situation that can be solved with bullets (which is pretty much everything in Archer’s line of reasoning) is his Walther PPK, however toting a real Walther PPK around is just a short cut to ending up in jail (or worse). Toy guns are everywhere, but finding one to fit the look can be hard. This desert storm pistol does the trick nicely.
(Desert Storm Pistol)
Dynamite and Grenades
What good is a spy if he doesn’t make a few explosions? Toy grenades, dynamite and anything that goes boom makes for a perfect way to make your exit as Archer!
(Fake Dynamite)
Binoculars
The art of spying is all about keeping a keen eye out for details. A set of binoculars is always a handy tool for a spy, although Archer is more apt to use them to scope out ladies, rather than mission objectives.
(Binoculars)
Pre-Planned One-Liners
The one costume accessory you that you absolutely cannot go without are Archer's suspiciously preconceived one-liners. Nail these and your Archer costume is as good as done. He has one for every occasion, with some of the strangest references possible. Having a deep voice like H. Jon Benjamin doesn’t hurt either.
What Archer character is your favorite? Are you looking forward to wearing your Archer costume? Please let us know what you think in the comments! Check out these other cool Archer costumes if you're looking to have an Archer group costume with some friends.
