What You’ll Need
- Full-Zip Fleece Jacket in Fuchsia
- Danskin Lounge Capri Pants in Pink
- Retro Crystal Square Frame Eyeglasses in Black and Silver
- Black and White Cat Face T-Shirt in Pink
- Silk Square Neck Scarf in Floral Print with Pink Edge
- Rainbow Paw Prints Tote Bag
- Slip-On Canvas Sneakers in Light Salmon
- Short Curly Brown Mom Wig
- Millennium Spring Powered Black Pistol
- Printed Maxi Skirt in Aztec Red
- Three-Quarter Length Sleeve Tee in Heather Grey
- Blue Denim Crossbody Handbag
- Light Brown Short Curly Middle-Aged Female Wig
- Faux Suede Long Fringe Vest in Brown
When Susan Cooper finally gets sent into the field in Spy, she expects a sleek espionage wardrobe and instead receives cover identities designed to make her completely invisible in a crowd. Her Paris assignment disguise is built entirely around an aggressive pastel pink palette and oversized cat graphics, contrasting sharp field-agent training with deliberately frumpy tourist clothing.
Recreating this look works best when you lean into the intentional mismatch between her undercover wardrobe and her actual capability. Every layer is soft, comfortable, and loud, with a concealed sidearm tucked beneath fleece and cat prints.
The Paris Cat Ensemble
The core of her primary undercover look is the pink graphic tee featuring a prominent black and white cat face. Underneath an open fleece layer, the graphic should sit squarely across the chest so it remains visible even when moving. Pairing it with a full-zip fleece jacket in fuchsia provides the high-contrast saturation seen on screen. Keep the zipper unfastened down the center to show off the t-shirt graphic and allow easy movement.
For bottoms, Susan wears relaxed lounge capri pants in a softer pink. The hems hit below the knee, maintaining the cropped, casual silhouette of someone dressed purely for vacation comfort. Soft salmon or light pink canvas slip-on sneakers finish the lower half, keeping the entire outfit flat-soled and functional.
Neckwear, Bags, and Concealed Gear
A small square floral neck scarf tied closely around the collar breaks up the pink layers and adds the fussy detail characteristic of the disguise. Susan pairs this with oversized retro square eyeglasses featuring dark frames and subtle silver crystal accents along the brow.
Her accessories double as practical props. A canvas tote bag patterned with rainbow paw prints carries her essentials while reinforcing the feline motif. Beneath the fleece layers, Susan still carries standard-issue field gear; tucking a spring-powered black pistol into an internal pocket or inside the tote balances the comedic aesthetic with her real role as an armed operative.
Hair Styling and Perm Silhouette
Susan’s undercover hair is a tight, rounded brown perm that sits off her shoulders. A short curly mom wig provides the dense volume and soft ringlets needed for the silhouette right out of the box. Fluff the curls around the crown with your fingers rather than a comb to preserve the tight wave structure and avoid unwanted frizz.
The Rome Cover Alternative
Later in the mission, Susan shifts into a second cover identity that swaps pastels for an eclectic bohemian tourist style. This variation pairs a neutral heather grey three-quarter sleeve tee with an ankle-length printed maxi skirt in red and earthy Aztec patterns.
Layer a long brown faux suede fringe vest over the grey shirt so the fringe hangs past the waist, adding vertical lines and motion. Switch the bag to an enzyme-washed blue denim crossbody purse slung over one shoulder, and swap to a slightly lighter brown curly wig with layered volume. This gives you a distinct second option from the film that relies on loose drape and layered textures instead of cat graphics.
