Roman Roy Costume Guide from Succession
DIY Costume Items
- Black Two-Piece Suit See on Amazon
- White Dress Shirt See on Amazon
- Plain Black Necktie See on Amazon
- Black Oxford Dress Shoes See on Amazon
- Black Crew Dress Socks See on Amazon
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Roman Roy, played by Kieran Culkin in HBO’s Succession, has a knack for making even a funeral suit feel like a statement. For his Logan funeral look in season 4, episode 9, “Church and State,” the statement is mostly in the details: a close-fitting black suit, a crisp white shirt, and a black tie worn comically short. It’s polished, awkward, and very Roman, like the tie got dressed in a hurry and then refused to apologize.
To put the outfit together, start with a black two-piece suit and a white long-sleeved dress shirt. Add a plain black necktie, but tie it so the tip ends clearly above your belt line. Keep the jacket buttoned and the overall fit neat rather than flashy. Finish with understated black Oxford dress shoes and black crew dress socks. Comb short, dark hair into a tidy side part, and you’re ready to bring a little Roy-family tension to the room.
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Start with a close-fitting black two-piece suit. Choose a single-breasted jacket with notched lapels and matching straight-leg trousers. Keep it simple: no vest, shiny tuxedo trim, or decorative pocket square. Roman’s funeral outfit is restrained, but the fit does plenty of talking.
Put on a crisp white, long-sleeved dress shirt and button it neatly. Add a plain black necktie, then tie it deliberately short so the tip sits clearly above your belt line. That odd little proportion is the key detail, so resist the urge to fix it. The tie should look intentional, not like it lost a fight with the knot.
Wear black crew dress socks and plain black Oxford-style dress shoes to finish the outfit. Keep the shoes understated and polished. The reference image doesn’t show the lower half, so these are practical, low-key choices that suit the look. Keep your belt hidden beneath the jacket, and skip visible jewelry or props.
For the finishing touch, comb short, dark hair into a neat side part. If your hair is longer, use a little styling product to keep it tidy and close to the head. The overall effect should be clean and formal, with just enough tie weirdness to make people recognize Roman.
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A few quick tips to get Roman’s funeral-suit details just right.
Tie it so the tip ends clearly above your belt line. That unusually short length is the signature detail, so don’t let it hang like a standard tie.
Choose a plain black two-piece suit with a close-fitting, single-breasted jacket and matching trousers. Skip vests, satin lapels, and pocket decorations.
Plain black Oxford-style dress shoes and black crew dress socks keep the look formal and understated. A quick polish helps the whole outfit feel put together.
Keep it short, dark, and neatly side-parted. A small amount of styling product can help hold the part in place.
No extra prop is needed for this outfit. Keep accessories minimal and let the short black tie stand out.
About Roman Roy
Roman Roy is a character in HBO’s Succession, played by Kieran Culkin. His Logan funeral outfit appears in season 4, episode 9, “Church and State.” It pairs a close-fitting black suit with a white shirt and an unusually short black necktie.
That tie is the memorable costume detail: it ends well above the belt line, giving an otherwise formal outfit a distinctly awkward edge. The reference image also shows Roman’s short, dark hair neatly parted to the side. For a costume, the look works because it is easy to recognize without needing extra props or flashy accessories. Keep the suit and shoes understated, make the shirt crisp, and let the short tie do its slightly ridiculous job.
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