Sherlock Holmes — JEREMY BRETT / GRANADA HOLMES

The look

Jeremy Brett's Granada Holmes is a more historically grounded Victorian interpretation. The costume is layered and period-specific rather than being reduced to the stereotypical “detective costume.”

Base costume

1. 01Victorian three-piece suit.
2. 02High-collar white dress shirt.
3. 03Period waistcoat.
4. 04Cravat or formal neckwear.
5. 05Long Victorian overcoat.
6. 06Deerstalker for outdoor investigations.
7. 07Dark leather boots or dress shoes.
8. 08Optional Inverness cape.
9. 09Period gloves.

Character details

• Layering is one of the most important aspects. • The waistcoat should sit underneath the jacket, while the high collar and period neckwear create the distinctive Victorian neckline. • Tweed, wool, and muted browns, greys, and blacks are appropriate. • The costume should look like something genuinely worn by a wealthy Victorian gentleman rather than a Halloween detective outfit. • 1. • 2. • 3. • 4. • 5. • 6. • 7. • 8. • 9.

Hair / face / makeup

• Dark brown hair.
• Neatly arranged period styling.
• Noticeable Victorian-style sideburns.
• Pale complexion.
• Lean facial presentation.
• Defined eyebrows.
• Expressive eyes.

Props

• Violin.
• Magnifying glass.
• Pipe.
• Notebook.
• Walking stick.
• Pocket watch.
• Chemical/scientific equipment.
• Case files.

What makes the cosplay read as Sherlock Holmes

Victorian layering + waistcoat + high collar + sideburns + period coat + deerstalker. The sideburns and more authentic Victorian styling are especially useful for distinguishing this version from Rathbone.