Al and Peggy Bundy Costume
Bring 90s sitcom nostalgia to life with this hilarious couples look.
Al and Peggy Bundy from the hit sitcom Married... with Children are one of television's most iconic and dysfunctional couples. Dressing up as this duo is a popular choice for couples who love 90s nostalgia, featuring Al's exhausted shoe-salesman look and Peggy's loud, retro-glam style. The costume relies on highly recognizable clothing pieces, big hair, and classic character poses.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–100
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What you need for a Al and Peggy Bundy costume
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Al's Light Blue Dress Shirt
A classic, slightly rumpled light blue short-sleeve or long-sleeve button-down dress shirt.
Al's Striped Tie and Brown Pants
A slightly askew striped necktie paired with pleated brown or khaki dress pants.
Peggy's Off-the-Shoulder Top
A tight, off-the-shoulder top or wrap shirt, preferably in a bold leopard print or bright spandex material.
Peggy's High-Waisted Stirrup Pants
Tight black leggings, capris, or stirrup pants worn with a very wide, chunky waist belt.
DIY: Any tight black pants or leggings cinched with a thick black belt.
Peggy's Slide Mule Heels
Slip-on open-toe mule heels, preferably in black or red with a kitten heel.
DIY: Any retro slip-on sandals or heels.
Peggy's Red Bouffant Wig
A voluminous, highly teased 1980s-style auburn or bright red bouffant wig with bangs.
DIY: Tease your own hair heavily if it is long, spray with red temporary hair color, and set with high-hold hairspray.
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How to put it together
- 1
For Al: Put on the brown dress pants and the light blue dress shirt, leaving the collar unbuttoned.
- 2
Loosely tie the striped necktie and drape it askew around the collar; roll up the shirt sleeves slightly.
- 3
For Peggy: Put on the tight black leggings or stirrup pants and slide on the wide waist belt to cinch the waist tightly.
- 4
Put on the leopard print or bright off-the-shoulder top, tucking it into the belt.
- 5
Put on the voluminous red bouffant wig, adjusting the bangs to frame the face.
- 6
Slip into the slide-on mule heels and accessorize with large gold hoop earrings.
- 7
Assume the poses: Al stands with one hand tucked inside his waistband, while Peggy stands with hands on her hips, chewing gum.
Makeup & hair
Al needs messy, unstyled flat hair and a tired, clean-shaven or slightly stubbled face. Peggy requires dramatic 80s/90s makeup: bright blue eyeshadow, heavy pink blush, and bold red or pink lipstick, paired with her signature massive, teased red bouffant hair.
Al and Peggy Bundy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- The ultimate pairing of Al in his blue shirt and Peggy in her leopard print.
- group
- Add their children, Kelly Bundy in a short 90s dress and Bud Bundy in baggy hip-hop style clothing.
- kids
- A funny miniature version with a toddler in a tiny blue shirt and tie next to a toddler in a faux-leopard top and red wig.
- Plus size
- Peggy's stretchy leggings and wrap tops are highly accommodating and comfortable for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a green dog sweater to represent Buck, the family dog.
Tips
- Al's signature pose is essential: stand with one hand tucked flat into the front of your trousers.
- Peggy should carry a prop cigarette (unlit/fake) or a box of bonbons to complete the lazy housewife aesthetic.
- Keep Peggy's heels relatively low (kitten heels) so you can walk comfortably throughout the night.
- Thrift stores are excellent goldmines for finding authentic 80s/90s belts, shirts, and pants for this look.
Al and Peggy Bundy costume FAQ
- What is Al Bundy's most iconic outfit?
- Al's most recognizable daily outfit is his shoe-salesman attire: a light blue button-down dress shirt, a loose striped tie, and brown dress pants. Alternatively, he is sometimes depicted in his blue and gold Polk High football jersey.
- How do you style Peggy Bundy's hair?
- Peggy's hair is a massive, teased auburn-red bouffant with full bangs. The easiest way to achieve this is with a pre-styled 1980s wig, but you can also heavily backcomb real hair and use strong-hold hairspray.
- What props should we use for Al and Peggy?
- Al can carry a remote control or a shoe horn. Peggy is best paired with a box of chocolate bonbons, a fake cigarette, or a colorful feather duster.
Did you know? Peggy Bundy's iconic wardrobe was largely inspired by 1960s housewife fashion, updated with tacky 1980s spandex and animal prints to emphasize her refusal to do actual housework.