Are you a fan of post-apocalyptic horror movies? If yes, you would have watched the 2025 movie, “28 Years Later.” Or you should watch if you haven’t. Not to mention, this movie makes an excellent idea for costumes. So, how may you dress like the survivors of 28 Years Later, featuring a group of survivors? No worries, if you don’t have any clues on this, as you are going to find that out in this blog post!
We have created this blog post as your 28 Years Later character style guide. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the character costumes you can create, taking inspiration from 28 Years Later. But before that, let us briefly talk about the movie, 28 Years Later and why you may create this movie-inspired costume.
About 28 Years Later – a Brief Story
28 Years Later is a sequel to the previous two installments, including 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). The story of this movie revolves around a group of survivors of the rage virus living on a small island. One of those groups decides to leave the island to enter the mainland. When it does, it encounters secrets, wonders, and horrors that mutated not only the rage virus-infected but also other survivors.
Why 28 Years Later Survivor Outfits?
Whether you are drawn to zombie movie inspired fashion or like creating character-inspired costumes, don’t overlook 28 Years Later. That is to say, consider creating your character or survivor outfits, stemming from the aforementioned movie. Also, you have various reasons to create this movie-inspired survivor outfit. So, what are those reasons?
Here is why the 28 Years Later survivor outfits are an excellent idea for costumes for Halloween or costume-themed parties:
- It makes you easily recognizable.
- It is also easy to create DIY (Do It Yourself), provided that you have the central piece.
- Also, it allows you to choose your costume from a variety of characters, based on your liking and gender.
How to Dress Like the Survivors of 28 Years Later
In 28 Years Later, you have various characters to choose from to create your costume, based on your gender, for instance. You have options to choose from, Jodie Comer to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and other character costumes. And taking inspiration from the 28 Years Later movie clothing, you can choose and create the right survivor costume. We have also shared ideas below on dressing like different characters (survivors), stemming from 28 Years Later:
Dressing Like Isla – with a Long Coat
Jodie Comer plays Isla in 28 Years Later, battling a mysterious illness. As one of the main characters, it makes all sense to dress like Isla for the Halloween scene or a costume-themed party. It makes an excellent idea for women, in particular. In order to dress like her, 28 Years Later 2025 Jodie Comer Long Coat is the central piece you need. We have this clothing item available in our store as a wool-blend, so it is warm and cold-friendly. Also, it has enough pockets to store your fake Halloween stuff, like a fake knife and a folded map.
What Else Do You Need to Dress Like Isla?
Besides the long coat we mentioned above, you will need the following to dress like Isla:
- Light Grey Open Front Cardigan or Sweater (Middle Layer)
- Camisole in Light Grey with a Camouflage Print (Inner Layer)
- Light Grey Camo Patterned Skirt
- Pale Pink or Dusty Rose Socks
- Brown Lace-up Ankle Boots
What about Hair and Makeup?
In order to copy Isla’s hairstyle, let your hair fall loosely on the back. Do minimal to no makeup with a few smudges of dirt on the face, for instance, to imitate the look.
Dressing Like Dr Ian Kelson – with a Vest
Ralph Fiennes portrays Dr Ian Kelson, a former doctor and survivor of the rage virus, in 28 Years Later. As one of the survivors, Dr Ian Kelson is an excellent idea as a 28 Years Later costume for fans. More specifically, for males (men). So how can you dress like Dr Ian Kelson of 28 Years Later?
You will need the 28 Years Later The Bone Temple Ralph Fiennes Vest to dress like Ian Kelson. We have this vest available in our store to shop from, which we have created from cotton. As a cotton vest, it feels comfy to wear and is breathable. It has a zipper closure, so it is easy to style to create your Dr Ian Kelson costume. Not to mention, this is the central piece to creating your Dr Ian Kelson costume.
What Else Do You Need to Dress Like Dr Ian Kelson?
Besides the vest above, here are the other things you will need to dress like Dr Ian Kelson:
- A Khaki, Scoop Neck Tank Top
- Distressed Pants (Jeans) in Brown
- Brown or Black Boots
Also, don’t forget to carry a fake pistol holder and a waterskin to make your Dr Ian Kelson costume realistic.
Dressing Like Jamie – with a Maroon Jacket
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, portraying Jamie, a scavenger and Isla’s husband in the movie, wears a maroon jacket. You can effortlessly dress like him for Halloween or cosplay, provided that you have a similar jacket. At Leather Jacket Black, you can shop for Aaron Taylor Johnson 28 Years Later 2025 Maroon Cotton Jacket. The jacket we mentioned above is similar to the one that Aaron Taylor-Johnson wore, available here as a unisex item. Put differently, both men and women can shop for this clothing item here, which we have made from cotton.
Moreover, the maroon jacket we mentioned previously is a central piece to creating your Jamie costume. And we recommend men, in particular, to dress like Jamie, one of the survivors of 28 Years Later.
What Else Do You Need to Dress Like Jamie?
In addition to the maroon jacket above, here are the things you will need to create your Jamie costume:
- A Dark Grey or a Black Shirt as an Inner Layer
- Loose-fitting, Distressed Dark Blue Pants
- Black Boots
- A Wide Belt with a Buckle, with a Pouch
Apart from the things above, bring a fake bow and arrow to make your Jamie costume look realistic.
Dressing Like Aaron Taylor-Johnson – with a White Jacket (Bonus Idea)
So far, we have been talking about the character costume, stemming from 28 Years Later. But it doesn’t mean you have limited ideas to create your 28 Years Later costumes. For the same reason, we want to share with you a bonus idea here. What if you dress like Aaron-Taylor Johnson with a look imitating his tour promoting 28 Years Later? Yes, it makes all sense to copy the look, especially if you admire Aaron Taylor-Johnson. In this regard, you will need to invest in our 28 Years Later 2025 Aaron Taylor-Johnson White Jacket.
Further, the white jacket, as mentioned above, is your central piece to mimicking Taylor-Johnson’s 28 Years Later Promo Tour outfit. What else do you need for it? Find that out next.
What Else Do You Need to Mimic Taylor-Johnson’s Promo Tour Look?
Besides the jacket above, here are the things you will need to mimic Taylor-Johnson’s 28 Years Later Promo Tour look:
- A Red V-neck Knitted Sweater
- Dark Trousers (A Pair of Black Pants)
- A Belt with a Buckle to Wear the Sweater Tucked into Pants
- Black Slip-on Dress Shoes
- Accessories, Including Red Sunglasses and a Silver Wristwatch
So, What’s the Final Verdict?
As a fan of post-apocalyptic horror movies, 28 Years Later survivor costumes make an excellent costume idea for you. The aforementioned movie, revolving around the groups of survivors of the rage virus, has featured various characters as survivors. There are both male and female characters in the movie. It also makes it easy to dress like the survivors of 28 Years Later based on your gender and liking for the character. Also, it ensures you an easy recognition on Halloween, cosplay, or a costume-themed party.
However, you will need to invest in central pieces to dress like 28 Years Later-inspired specific characters. A wool coat to portray Isla and a maroon jacket to dress like Jamie, for instance. We also encourage you to explore our 28 Years Later Outfits Collection to find and buy the character outfits you need. Lastly, choose your 28 Years Later character costume, based on the character you like, for a naturalistic feel.
