Artie’s look is essentially a homemade superhero uniform pieced together from everyday athletic wear and loungewear. The entire outfit relies on bright primary colors, high-contrast horizontal stripes, and a deliberate lack of conventional superhero armor.
Because every garment is an ordinary piece of clothing, nailing the outfit comes down to matching the specific color blocking and silhouette rather than tailoring complex garments. When the red-and-blue shirt pairs with solid red bottoms and thick black frames, the visual outline is unmistakable.
The Core Layer: Shirt and Pants
The centerpiece of the costume is the long-sleeve polo shirt featuring wide horizontal red and royal blue stripes. Artie wears this tucked tightly into his waistband. If you find a polo or rugby shirt where the stripes are roughly two to three inches wide, the scale matches the on-screen costume closely. A traditional white or matching red collar works well, though a polo collar with a button placket matches his casual, slightly mismatched aesthetic best.
For the lower half, a standard pair of bright red sweatpants provides both the correct color match and the right drape. Athletic fleece or cotton-blend sweatpants with elastic ankles give the tapered, retro workout shape Artie sports. Pull the waistband up to your natural waist rather than letting it sit on the hips, as tucking the striped shirt in high creates the distinctive, quirky proportions of the character.
Glasses and Hair
Artie’s face is defined by a pair of bold, thick-rimmed black glasses. The frames should be distinctly angular and substantial—think classic 1950s or 1960s horn-rimmed styles with clear lenses rather than subtle wire frames or trendy modern shapes. The glasses sit squarely on the face and need to stay secure while you move, so choosing frames with comfortable nose pads or slightly snug temples prevents them from sliding down.
His hair is kept relatively short, tidy, and parted simply, without modern styling products giving it a messy or textured appearance. If you already have dark or medium hair, combing it neatly with a bit of pomade or hairspray to hold the part in place is plenty.
Footwear
Footwear for Artie is straightforward and low-profile. A basic pair of black low-top sneakers or canvas athletic shoes blends naturally into the bottom of the red sweatpants. Plain black sneakers with dark or white rubber soles work cleanly, and having comfortable, broken-in walking shoes makes wearing the outfit around a convention floor effortless throughout the day.
Feats of Strength and Props
Props turn this costume from simple vintage loungewear into a clear character portrayal. Artie frequently demonstrates eccentric physical prowess, making portable items like a metal twirling baton or a foam bowling ball ideal accessories to carry.
A lightweight twirling baton gives you an easy, convention-friendly prop that you can tuck into your waistband or spin in your hand. The rubber ends and metal shaft provide the look of vintage gymnastics equipment without presenting safety concerns in crowded event spaces.
A blue foam bowling ball offers another fun nod to his offbeat feats of strength. Using high-density foam instead of a real bowling ball is essential for comfort and convention weapon policies; it weighs practically nothing to carry in one hand or tuck under an arm during photos, while painted finger holes keep it visually convincing.
