Abby Lee Miller Costume
Everyone's replaceable! Recreate the ultimate dance coach's signature look.
Abby Lee Miller is the infamous, highly demanding dance instructor from the hit reality TV show Dance Moms. Known for her dramatic outbursts and strict teaching style, she is a popular, humorous pop-culture costume choice. Her signature look consists of a black Abby Lee Dance Company athletic top, black leggings, oversized rhinestone jewelry, and her trusty choreography clipboard.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Abby Lee Miller costume
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Black ALDC shirt or track jacket
A black t-shirt, sweatshirt, or zip-up athletic jacket featuring 'ALDC' or 'Abby Lee Dance Company' printed in white on the chest.
DIY: Use fabric paint or white iron-on letters to add 'ALDC' to a plain black t-shirt.
Black leggings or sweatpants
Comfortable, solid black athletic leggings or drawstring sweatpants.
Chunky rhinestone necklace
An oversized, glamorous rhinestone statement necklace to mimic Abby's signature 'bling'.
Black headset microphone
A lightweight plastic headset microphone that wraps around the back of the head.
DIY: Bend a black wire coat hanger or pipe cleaner to shape a mock headset.
Brown voluminous wig
A shoulder-length dark brown wig styled with heavy volume and teasing at the crown.
DIY: Tease your natural hair at the crown and secure it with heavy-duty hairspray.
Brown clipboard with Pyramid chart
A classic brown masonite clipboard with a printed paper showing the iconic three-tier dancer pyramid.
DIY: Print out a blank pyramid template and tape it to a piece of cardboard.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black athletic leggings and the ALDC-branded black top or track jacket.
- 2
Style your hair into a voluminous, teased shoulder-length look, or secure the dark brown wig in place.
- 3
Put on the chunky rhinestone statement necklace and any matching oversized rings.
- 4
Position the black headset microphone over your ears, placing the mic close to your mouth.
- 5
Print out a 'Pyramid' chart featuring dancer headshots (or blank slots) and clip it to your clipboard.
- 6
Carry the clipboard under your arm and adopt a stern, commanding posture.
Makeup & hair
Tease your hair heavily at the crown for signature height, or use a voluminous dark brown bob wig. Apply full-glam makeup featuring defined eyebrows, smokey eyeshadow, and a neutral lip color.
Abby Lee Miller for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as a stressed dance mom holding a garment bag, or Maddie Ziegler in a lyrical dance costume.
- group
- One person plays Abby Lee while the rest dress as the ALDC junior elite competition team in matching black and red dance warm-ups.
- kids
- A kid-sized version features a miniature black track suit, a tiny clipboard, and a toy headset.
- Plus size
- This costume is highly plus-size-friendly, utilizing comfortable black stretch leggings and a loose-fitting black tunic or zip-up track jacket.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a tiny black tutu or a miniature red and black warm-up jacket.
Tips
- Keep your clipboard visible; the 'Pyramid' is the most recognizable prop from the show.
- Wear comfortable black flats or slip-on shoes, as Abby is rarely seen in heels on set.
- Practice her famous catchphrases like 'Everyone's replaceable!' and 'Save your tears for the pillow!'
Abby Lee Miller costume FAQ
- What are the key props for an Abby Lee Miller costume?
- The most essential props are a clipboard featuring the iconic 'Pyramid' dancer hierarchy, a black headset microphone, and oversized rhinestone jewelry.
- How do I make a DIY Abby Lee Miller shirt?
- Take a plain black t-shirt or zip-up jacket and use white iron-on vinyl or fabric paint to write 'Abby Lee Dance Company' or 'ALDC' across the chest.
- What kind of wig should I wear for Abby Lee Miller?
- Look for a voluminous, teased dark brown wig in a shoulder-length bob or lob cut with plenty of volume at the crown.
Did you know? Abby Lee Miller's signature 'Pyramid' was a weekly ritual on Dance Moms used to rank the dancers based on their previous week's performance, driving much of the show's drama.