This Halloween [1], you'll no doubt see plenty of bloody American Horror Story creations [2] and medieval Game of Thrones getups [3], but it's the reality TV costumes that'll bring a high dose of zany attitude to the parties. Whether you want to be a Kardashian sister [4] or a member of the Duck Dynasty crew, we've got the perfect tips to inspire a costume as memorable as the table flip on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Keep reading to find out what you need to emulate the most entertaining reality TV characters, and then scour through other ideas inspired by all of your favorite TV shows [5].
Kylie Jenner From Keeping Up With the Kardashians
- What to wear: Anything that might make Bruce Jenner say, "You're not wearing that," including transparent tops and dramatic eye makeup. Hey, just because you're the youngest sister doesn't mean you have to look like it!
- How to act: There's a reason why you are so big on Instagram [9]. It's never a bad time to take a selfie on Halloween [10], so use this as your excuse to get flash-crazy.
Jeff Lewis From Flipping Out
- What to wear: A button-down shirt and flattering jeans. Make sure your hair is combed to perfection.
- How to act: Obsessive compulsive and bossy. Fixate on anything that looks out of place, and tell everyone their work is awful.
Kim Zolciak From The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- 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.
Fredrik Eklund From Million Dollar Listing New York
- What to wear: It's time to play the part of a power broker in NYC real estate. Count on a suit and pressed shirt to get you there.
- How to act: Anxious, curious, and relentless. Don't be afraid to get animated and try out a Swedish accent.
Zoila Chavez From Flipping Out
- What to wear: A freshly ironed housekeeper's uniform and red lipstick. You're the furthest thing from a witch, but that broom should never leave your side.
- How to act: You'd rather be watching your telenovela or taking your Mini Cooper for a spin, and yet you keep on sweeping.
Gordon Ramsay
- What to wear: A white chef's outfit, sans the hat. Bring plastic dishes along for props.
- How to act: Threaten to throw said dishes at people, don't be afraid of confrontation, and cross your arms. Spit curse words in a British accent.
Lisa Vanderpump From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- 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.
Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger
- What to wear: A short, tight dress, high heels, hoop earrings, and a long dark wig. Long red nails complete the look.
- How to act: Judgmental, but like you know what's best for everyone. Tell anyone who has curly hair to straighten it, anyone who is wearing flats they should be wearing heels, and if they balk, just yell, "THAT'S WHY YOU'RE STILL SINGLE!"
Source: Bravo [11]
Khloé Kardashian From Keeping Up With the Kardashians
- What to wear: You're a big fan of Jennifer Lopez [12]'s style, except you go even more out. Ripped jeans, a cleavage-heavy top, and superhigh heels should compete with your flawless makeup for attention.
- How to act: Khloé is like the young Oprah Winfrey [13] of her family, keeping it real and dishing out truth. Don't be afraid to put it all out there this Halloween [14].
Tamra Barney From The Real Housewives of Orange County
- 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!"
Tim Gunn From Project Runway
- What to wear: A suit, button-down shirt, and tie picked out by your stylist friend.
- How to act: Curious yet skeptical, you give mixed signals when you stare at everyone's costumes. Say, "Make it work," and quickly walk away from everyone.
Jase Robertson From Duck Dynasty
- What to wear: Rocking a black shirt and camouflage pants is practically your birth right. Don't forget the beard at home!
- How to act: Like you're breaking the "one percent" stereotype. You confuse people because you're beyond wealthy and yet a Southern gentleman with a sense of humor.
Kris Jenner From Keeping Up With the Kardashians
- What to wear: You have a thing for short dresses with wide necklines. Your ensemble should be all white.
- How to act: Loving, driven, and unapologetic. You only need half a reason to get into a deep conversation and impart advice when no one's asking for it.
Joyce Giraud From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- 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.
Si Robertson From Duck Dynasty
- What to wear: Stop by an outdoors store and pick up a camouflage hunting suit. Start growing your beard out now, or buy a fake one.
- How to act: Humble, focused, and sweet. Tell everyone that you're "just a country boy at heart."
NeNe Leakes From The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- 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.
Kandi Burruss From The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- 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.
Abby Lee Miller From Dance Moms
- What to wear: Anything comfortable featuring a plethora of bling — think massive earrings and shirts with sequins and jewels.
- How to act: Domineering and demeaning. You're not here to make friends; if someone is even slightly out of step, you call them out and point.
Ramona Singer From The Real Housewives of New York City
- 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.
Brandi Glanville From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- 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.
Vicki Gunvalson From The Real Housewives of Orange County
- 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.
LuAnn de Lesseps From The Real Housewives of New York City
- 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."
Kim Kardashian From Keeping Up With the Kardashians
- What to wear: A hip-hugging pencil skirt and supertight top. You might even go as far as showing some back [15] or leaving little to the imagination [16].
- How to act: Like a queen-bee boss who created her own empire [17] (with the help of her mom, of course). Stand up straight, act like you own the place, and only giggle when your Kanye says something amusing.
Willie Robertson From Duck Dynasty
- What to wear: A gigantic beard and long hair. Wrap a patriotic bandanna around your mane and wear basic workman's clothes.
- How to act: Act like you're in charge. Start giving people orders, and when they look at you funny, just tell them they're a bunch of lazy, no-good workers. That order is never going to be done!
Sonja Morgan From The Real Housewives of New York City
- 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.
Kendall Jenner From Keeping Up With the Kardashians
- What to wear: Your future as a model is even bigger than your reality TV career, so go chic and sleek with a high fashion jumpsuit and heels.
- How to act: Calm and collected, you rarely show emotion until you've thought things through. You're too cool for school, though. Communicate that with lots of eye rolls.
Korie Robertson From Duck Dynasty
- What to wear: You might love camouflage, but that doesn't mean you're going with a minimal look. Make sure you're done up like a true Southern lady.
- How to act: Classy, smiley, and too blessed to be stressed. The accent is also key; remember, your family's all 'bout huntin'.
Lea Black From The Real Housewives of Miami
- 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.
Big Ang From Mob Wives
- What to wear: A black wig and a ton of makeup. Wear a pair of wax candy lips. Rock a low-cut dress to show off your ample assets (or stuff your top).
- How to act: Like an authority. Do not be afraid to dramatically state your opinion.
Teresa Giudice
- What to wear: Create big, curled hair and sport a bright dress with lots and lots of bling. Your must-have accessory? Either the Fabulicious! cookbook or your Fabellini wine.
- How to act: Every once in a while, pretend like you're really angry and threaten to flip over a table or chair. Tell people that no one's family is perfect.
Kourtney Kardashian From Keeping Up With the Kardashians
- What to wear: You're pregnant with your third child, and you have no qualms with flaunting your baby bump. Show it off in a svelte black dress!
- How to act: You don't always say what's on your mind and instead usually give attitude with your eyes, but when you do say something, it gets everyone's attention.
The Bachelorette
- What to wear: Grab your old prom dress and a dozen roses — and make sure they're not bound together. Sport plenty of eye-catching bling and go for a faux glow.
- How to act: Hand out the roses while being extraflirty and inquisitive.
Melissa Gorga From The Real Housewives of New Jersey
- 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.
Heidi Klum From Project Runway
- What to wear: A figure-flattering dress ready for the runway.
- How to act: Warm yet snappy. You're here to be a gracious and hot host, but when it's time for something to go, you give them a harsh "Auf Wiedersehen!" or "You're OUT!"
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