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18 Real Housewives You Could Be For Halloween

Real Housewives Halloween Costumes

18 Real Housewives You Could Be For Halloween

NeNe Leakes From The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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Only a select group of women have the honor of unleashing drama on Bravo's Real Housewives series, but this Halloween, you can get in on the fun with them. Let the world know all of your feelings for the housewives by emulating Lisa Vanderpump, NeNe Leakes, Teresa Giudice, or whoever has entertained you the most over the years. Scroll through to discover how you can imitate our favorite Bravolebrities, and then check out even more pop culture inspired costumes for women!

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Melissa Gorga From The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Melissa Gorga From The Real Housewives of New Jersey
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  • What to wear: A sparkly blue dress more blinding than your perfect teeth.
  • How to act: You're sexy and you know it. Bust out that smile with pride, especially when you're talking about how jealous people are of you.
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Sonja Morgan From The Real Housewives of New York City

Sonja Morgan From The Real Housewives of New York City
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  • What to wear: A little black dress with a fascinator securely placed on your head.
  • How to act: If you don't have a drink in your hands, bother everyone with questions about how you can change that. Once that's behind you, it's time to be a Chatty Cathy with everyone you see.
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NeNe Leakes From The Real Housewives of Atlanta

NeNe Leakes From The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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  • What to wear: A short blond wig and flattering dress that shows off your long stems.
  • How to act: Your demeanor should scream "I own the world," while your one-liners should be witty and cutting.
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Lisa Vanderpump From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Lisa Vanderpump From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
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  • What to wear: Pair a shiny dress with massive costume jewelry and as much pink makeup and accessories as you can pull off. You'll get bonus points if you have a little Giggy in your arms all night!
  • How to act: Walk the fine line of instigating drama while at the same time being above all of it. Dropping borderline-insulting questions will help.
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Joanna Krupa From The Real Housewives of Miami

Joanna Krupa From The Real Housewives of Miami
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  • What to wear: Let your long blond hair cascade down your strapless Chagoury wedding gown.
  • How to act: Like you need some alone time with your new husband. Be that person who complains about her sex life.
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Teresa Giudice From The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Teresa Giudice From The Real Housewives of New Jersey
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  • What to wear: A red dress that reveals your flawless spray tan. When it comes to the hair, go big or go home.
  • How to act: You're gracious until someone crosses you. Tell people you only need half a reason to flip a table.
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Aviva Drescher From The Real Housewives of New York City

Aviva Drescher From The Real Housewives of New York City
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  • What to wear: A strapless pantsuit and metallic belt.
  • How to act: Question everything. If your friend writes for a living, ask if they have a ghostwriter. Also, don't be afraid to sling your fake leg around every now and again.
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Vicki Gunvalson From The Real Housewives of Orange County

Vicki Gunvalson From The Real Housewives of Orange County
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  • What to wear: Accentuate your skin with a coral one-shoulder dress. Wear the largest earrings you can find.
  • How to act: Bold and emotional. Leave your filter home for the night, because it's all about saying inappropriate things tonight.
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Brandi Glanville From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Brandi Glanville From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
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  • What to wear: A bright blue dress that would look conservative if it didn't fit your hot body so well.
  • How to act: Fearless and unhinged. You've seen it all at this point, including a Twitter war with LeAnn Rimes, so nothing is going to stop you from going all out and having fun.
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Kandi Burruss From The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Kandi Burruss From The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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  • What to wear: Coordinate your black Louboutins with a red dress.
  • How to act: Shake your head at anyone who needs a man and tell them how you cowrote "No Scrubs" for TLC and "Bills, Bills, Bills" for Destiny's Child.
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LuAnn de Lesseps From The Real Housewives of New York City

LuAnn de Lesseps From The Real Housewives of New York City
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  • What to wear: Just because you're known as the countess doesn't mean you can't embrace your casual side in a youthful blouse with a plunging neckline, skinny jeans, and a statement necklace.
  • How to act: Elegant and alluring. If you're not speaking French, you're singing "Money can't buy you class."
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Joyce Giraud From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Joyce Giraud From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
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  • What to wear: When it comes to dressing as a former beauty queen, you can't go wrong with a strapless bedazzled gold dress.
  • How to act: Defensive and alert. Point fingers, bat your eyelashes, and read into everything people tell you.
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Lea Black From The Real Housewives of Miami

Lea Black From The Real Housewives of Miami
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  • What to wear: A dark sequined dress. Go for a matronly look with over-the-top jewelry.
  • How to act: All-knowing and tough. Get your point across with clever lines that end on a high note — literally.
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Adriana De Moura From The Real Housewives of Miami

Adriana De Moura From The Real Housewives of Miami
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  • What to wear: A sexy art deco dress and headpiece. After all, your wedding was inspired by The Great Gatsby.
  • How to act: Like it's your party and you'll throw a tantrum if you want to. Mix a few glares in with your smiles.
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Kim Zolciak From The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Kim Zolciak From The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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  • What to wear: A shiny and svelte dress is key, but nothing is more important than a massive (and obviously fake) blond wig.
  • How to act: You're a tough Southern belle, so don't be afraid to point fingers and cut people off.
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Ramona Singer From The Real Housewives of New York City

Ramona Singer From The Real Housewives of New York City
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  • What to wear: Go for a classy black dress that shows off your neckline and toned arms. Don't be afraid to give yourself dramatic, contouring makeup lines.
  • How to act: Treat your wine glass as if it were an extension of your arm. While sipping on Pinot Grigio, give your friends puzzled faces for a couple of minutes before you point your finger and tell them off.
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Phaedra Parks From The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Phaedra Parks From The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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  • What to wear: A pink dress perfect for a sexy attorney who isn't afraid to bare her cleavage.
  • How to act: Sassy and smart. Raise an eyebrow, tilt your head, and roll your eyes whenever you object.
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Tamra Barney From The Real Housewives of Orange County

Tamra Barney From The Real Housewives of Orange County
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  • What to wear: A sleeveless pink dress that makes it clear you work hard for your body.
  • How to act: Deserving and enthusiastic. It took a long time for you to get here, and you're not going home quietly. Say things like "You're so not relevant" and "Bring on the penises!"
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