Dylan Dreyer Costume
Channel the Today Show's retro Frankie Valli look with 1960s style.
Recreate Dylan Dreyer's memorable Today Show Halloween look where she transformed into Frankie Valli from the Jersey Boys. This fun, gender-bending costume is perfect for fans of retro music and morning television alike. The ensemble features a sharp 1960s-style suit, a slicked-back wig, and a classic vintage microphone.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $40–95
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What you need for a Dylan Dreyer costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dylan Dreyer costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red blazer
A vibrant red, tailored single-breasted blazer to capture the classic 1960s stage performer look.
DIY: Use a red blazer or suit jacket from a thrift store.
White dress shirt
A crisp, long-sleeved white button-up dress shirt.
DIY: Use any standard white collared dress shirt from your closet.
Black skinny tie
A narrow black necktie to match the mid-century aesthetic.
DIY: Use a standard black tie tied tightly.
Black dress pants
Slim-fit black slacks or dress trousers.
DIY: Any fitted black trousers or dark jeans will work.
Short black wig
A short, dark wig styled with pomade or gel for a slicked-back look.
DIY: Slick back your natural hair with heavy-hold gel if it is short.
Vintage microphone prop
A silver, retro-style capsule microphone prop.
DIY: Wrap a toy microphone in aluminum foil to look metallic.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white dress shirt and button it all the way to the collar.
- 2
Tuck the shirt neatly into the black dress pants and secure with a black belt.
- 3
Tie the black skinny tie with a neat, small knot at the collar.
- 4
Put on the red blazer and button the top button for a tailored, retro silhouette.
- 5
Secure your hair under a wig cap and put on the short black wig, using gel to slick it straight back.
- 6
Hold the vintage microphone prop to complete the 1960s lounge singer persona.
Makeup & hair
Style a short, dark wig with heavy pomade or gel to achieve a slicked-back, shiny 1960s pompadour. Keep makeup minimal with groomed, filled-in eyebrows and a matte complexion to match the masculine performer look.
Dylan Dreyer for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as another member of the Four Seasons or a Today Show co-anchor.
- group
- Gather three friends to dress in matching red blazers and black ties to form the complete Four Seasons group.
- kids
- A mini version featuring a red toddler blazer, a clip-on black tie, and slicked-back hair gel.
- Plus size
- Choose a tailored red blazer with stretch fabric and comfortable flat-front black dress pants.
Tips
- Use strong-hold hair gel or pomade if you are styling your own short hair instead of wearing a wig.
- Look for retro blazers at local thrift stores to save on your budget.
- Practice your best 'Sherry' or 'Big Girls Don't Cry' high-pitched vocals for fun photo poses.
Dylan Dreyer costume FAQ
- Who did Dylan Dreyer dress up as for Halloween?
- Dylan Dreyer dressed up as Frankie Valli from the Broadway musical Jersey Boys and the 1960s band The Four Seasons.
- What do I need for a Frankie Valli costume?
- You need a red or blue 1960s-style blazer, a white dress shirt, a black skinny tie, black slacks, a short slicked-back wig, and a vintage microphone.
- How do I style the hair for this look?
- Use a short black wig and style it back with heavy-hold gel or pomade to create a retro, slicked-back pompadour look.
Did you know? Dylan Dreyer's three sons famously did not recognize her when she debuted this masculine Frankie Valli look for the Today Show's Halloween broadcast.