Burt Macklin Costume

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The Burt Macklin costume will help you embody the alter ego of Andy Dwyer on the show, Parks and Recreation. He is played by Chris Pratt. 

As he is simply a second personality of Andy’s, not much is known about him. He is an FBI agent who is determined to solve cases and help people. 

Though he is soft-hearted, he can also be firm when he is questioning people. His personality of Andy always comes out in law enforcement situations.


You’ll Need:

  1. FBI Jacket
  2. Dress Shirt
  3. Straight Fit Jean
  4. Aviator Sunglasses
  5. Red Striped Tie
  6. FBI Cosplay Props Badge
  7. Black Boots

DIY Burt Macklin Costume Guide

In the article below, we will show you how to create your own Burt Macklin costume.

To start the costume, you will need to get a pair of khaki pants. Pair them with a pale yellow button-down shirt.

Around the neck of the shirt, you can tie a classic brown striped necktie. Over both of these pieces of apparel, you’ll need to wear a fake FBI jacket

On your feet, you should wear a pair of black boots. Accessorize with his favorite pair of aviator sunglasses

Finally, you can show your credentials with an FBI name tag that has Burt Macklin’s picture on it.


Burt Macklin Cosplay Costume

As mentioned, Burt Macklin is the second personality of Andy Dwyer. This leaves you with a great opportunity to have someone else dress up as Andy himself beside you.

The Burt Macklin is a nice choice for cosplayers who like to clean up their looks and appear professional. It is very formal and comes complete with an FBI badge. 

The pieces of the costume are rather easy to come by as well, making it a nice cosplay for beginners.  

Above, we have shown you how to dress in a Burt Macklin costume. Follow these steps to prepare for your next Halloween costume party or convention.


Burt Macklin Costume

About Burt Macklin

Burt Macklin is the second personality or alter ego of the character Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation.

This personality comes out when he is handling law enforcement. Though he comes off as kind and warm-hearted, he is known to be mean and firm when he is questioning potential suspects.


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What is the most famous quote from Burt Macklin?

1. “Was it Putin? Voldemort Putin? Of Russia? I’d love to take that bastard down.”

2. “We had to ‘Jetsons’ most of the poster too, but I kind of like it, ’cause windows are the eyes to the house.”

3. “I had to. Also, I had a banana on the way over here. [he takes a banana peel off the saxophone case and tosses it in the trash] Sorry.”

4. “You don’t have to play the unity concert, but don’t quit music. Please.”

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