What comes in the Prince Akeem costume set?

The licensed set includes the decorated jacket, crown, bow tie, necklace, and leopard-pattern shoulder pelt. Add the white shirt, black trousers, and black Oxfords separately to complete the pictured wedding outfit.

Should I wear the shoulder pelt for this wedding look?

No. Akeem is not wearing a shoulder pelt in the Lisa wedding still shown here, so leave the set's pelt aside to match this scene.

What should I wear under the jacket?

A crisp white dress shirt works well under the black jacket and white bow tie. The shirt is a separate item, not part of the costume set.

What shoes go with the outfit?

Black cap-toe Oxford dress shoes give this formal look a polished finish. They are a practical styling choice and are sold separately.

Is the pink boutonniere included?

No. A small pink boutonniere is an optional detail inspired by the wedding still; it is not included in the costume set.

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How to Dress Like Prince Akeem

Prince Akeem is the crown prince of Zamunda in the 1988 comedy Coming to America, played by Eddie Murphy. In the Lisa wedding scene, he wears a decorated black ceremonial jacket, jeweled crown, white bow tie, and gold ornaments. The sharp black-and-white formalwear makes those royal details stand out.

Start with the Prince Akeem Royal Costume Set for the decorated jacket, crown, bow tie, and necklace, then add a white dress shirt, black formal trousers, and black cap-toe Oxford shoes. The shirt, trousers, and shoes are practical formalwear choices to complete the head-to-toe outfit. The set also includes a leopard-pattern shoulder pelt, but Akeem is not wearing it in the wedding still shown here, so leave it aside to match that scene. A small pink boutonniere can echo the flower in the photograph; it is not included in the set.

Prince Akeem Cosplay Ideas

Build the pictured Lisa wedding outfit around the Prince Akeem Royal Costume Set. It supplies the decorated black jacket, jeweled crown, white bow tie, and necklace. Add a crisp white dress shirt, black formal trousers, and black cap-toe Oxford shoes for a complete head-to-toe costume; these are practical formalwear choices rather than identified screen-worn brands.

The set also comes with a leopard-pattern shoulder pelt. Akeem does not wear that pelt in the wedding photograph featured here, so set it aside if you want to match this exact scene. The pelt belongs to the broader licensed costume recreation, not this pictured wedding outfit. A small pink boutonniere is an optional way to echo the flower in the still, but it is not part of the costume set.

Set the shirt collar neatly before adding the bow tie, then fasten the necklace where it shows against the shirt. Put on the jacket and crown, and give the Oxfords a quick polish. Keep the trousers simple so the gold details and crown stay prominent. The result reads as Akeem at the 1988 film’s royal wedding rather than his New York street clothes or winter arrival look.

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A few quick tips to help you get Prince Akeem’s royal ceremony outfit looking sharp.

: The licensed set includes the decorated jacket, crown, bow tie, necklace, and leopard-pattern shoulder pelt. Add the white shirt, black trousers, and black Oxfords separately to complete the pictured wedding outfit.
: No. Akeem is not wearing a shoulder pelt in the Lisa wedding still shown here, so leave the set's pelt aside to match this scene.
: A crisp white dress shirt works well under the black jacket and white bow tie. The shirt is a separate item, not part of the costume set.
: Black cap-toe Oxford dress shoes give this formal look a polished finish. They are a practical styling choice and are sold separately.
: No. A small pink boutonniere is an optional detail inspired by the wedding still; it is not included in the costume set.

About Prince Akeem

Prince Akeem is the crown prince of Zamunda in the 1988 Paramount comedy Coming to America. The wedding still featured in this guide shows his decorated black ceremonial jacket, jeweled crown, white bow tie, and gold ornaments. Together with a crisp white shirt, black trousers, and black Oxford shoes, they make a complete formal costume.

The Party City licensed set supplies the jacket and royal accessories, including a leopard-pattern shoulder pelt. Akeem is not wearing the pelt in the Lisa wedding still pictured here, so leave it aside for this scene-specific version. The set’s pelt reflects the broader licensed Akeem costume styling. A small pink boutonniere is another optional wedding-scene detail and is not included. The separate shirt, trousers, and Oxfords are practical formalwear selections, not claims about screen-used brands.