Joan Jett
epitomizes rocker-girl cool.
Joan Jett is a music and pop-culture icon, best-known for hard-rocking songs such as "Bad Reputation," "I Love Rock and Roll" and "Do You Wanna Touch Me." Jett's look is quintessentially tough biker babe, and she has stayed true to it for decades. If you want to emulate her style for Halloween or another costume occasion, you don't need much more than a set of leather pants and some attention to detail.
Leather Pants
Joan Jett wears tight leather pants wherever she goes, so if you want to portray Joan Jett for a day, you should find and don a pair, too. As an alternative, vinyl or pleather pants have a similar look and are less expensive.
On Top
A leather vest on top is the perfect match for those tight leather pants, but you have other options. A close-fitting black T-shirt with the words "Bad Reputation" or the logo of one of her bands, the Runaways or the Blackhearts, would also suit, and a plain black T-shirt will do in a pinch. A black leather biker's jacket, however, is a must-have for a rocker-chic look.
Footwear
Joan Jett loves red Converse high-top sneakers and wore them often enough for them to become a signature of her look. You can also try black sneakers or high-heeled black leather ankle boots if you can't find the high-top shoes.
The Wig
Replicate Joan Jett's signature raven-black pageboy hairstyle with a wig -- in fact, several costume stores sell Joan Jett wigs. Make it a little shaggy by teasing sections with a comb and spraying it with hairspray before wearing it.
Accessories
Joan Jett is a guitar goddess, so strapping on a replica six-string is the perfect accessory. A pyramid studded belt and wristband will also add to your costume's effect. For jewelry, forget anything dainty -- throw on a leather dog collar or a studded choker. Even better, don a choke chain -- perhaps with a little black heart-shaped padlock as a pendant.
Makeup
There's only one required makeup touch for a Joan Jett costume, and that's heavy black eyeliner on your upper and lower eyelids. Use a kohl pencil if you're not familiar with using liquid eyeliner.
