The Uniform Look

"Both Robert and Willem's characters have a few key pieces for their uniforms: The United States Lighthouse Establishment three-piece wool suit and overcoat and USLHE navy cap with insignia. For the caps, I sourced them from a company called Kendrick A. Claflin and Son and then re-covered them with the same wool I used to make the three-piece suits. The lighthouse cresting that you see on the front so prominently, I hand-stitched over the contemporary cresting.

"For Halloween, it's unlikely that people want to go to the lengths of building an original three-piece suit. They could certainly go to Salvation Army or thrift shops. Consignment places. Or they could go online and find a three-piece suit for cheap. Folks could do black instead of navy for a 'black and white' effect. As for hats, they could probably contact Claflin and Son. I'm sure they would be delighted to get the business. I suppose if one was wearing uniform dress they could carry a chicken with them. It would be like a seagull."