Hailee Steinfeld Costume
Channel Hailee Steinfeld's viral 90s bad-girl Halloween look with ease.
In 2025, Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen won Halloween by dressing up as the iconic couple from the 1998 comedy 'The Waterboy'. Hailee perfectly captured the rebellious, 90s aesthetic of Vicki Vallencourt, Bobby Boucher's tough-talking love interest. This guide helps you recreate her exact viral look, featuring a blend of retro denim, leather, and attitude.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Hailee Steinfeld costume
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Black Lace Bustier
A cropped, sleeveless black lace corset or bustier top with a sweetheart neckline.
DIY: Use a plain black tank top and fabric-glue black lace trim along the neckline.
Low-Rise Denim Shorts
Frayed, light-wash denim mini shorts to capture the late 90s aesthetic.
DIY: Cut the legs off an old pair of light-wash jeans and fray the edges with sandpaper.
Black Leather Choker
A simple, wide black faux-leather choker necklace with a silver buckle or stud details.
DIY: Cut a strip of black ribbon or faux leather and secure it with a safety pin in the back.
Black Fishnet Tights
Classic black fishnet stockings worn under the denim shorts.
Black Combat Boots
Chunky, lace-up black leather combat boots.
DIY: Use any heavy-soled black boots or high-top sneakers you already own.
Temporary Tattoos
Fake tribal or heart tattoos to place on your arm and collarbone, matching Vicki's rebellious style.
DIY: Draw simple 90s-style designs on your skin using a waterproof black liquid eyeliner.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black fishnet tights first, pulling them up to your waist.
- 2
Layer the light-wash frayed denim shorts over the fishnet tights.
- 3
Put on the black lace bustier top, tucking it slightly if needed to meet the low-rise shorts.
- 4
Lace up your chunky black combat boots over the tights.
- 5
Fasten the black leather choker snugly around your neck.
- 6
Apply the temporary tattoos to your upper arm or shoulder area.
- 7
Style your hair in messy, voluminous 90s waves and apply dark, smoky eye makeup.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in messy, voluminous 90s waves with a center part. For makeup, go for a smoky charcoal eyeshadow, heavy black eyeliner, and a nude or dusty rose lipstick to nail the grunge-lite aesthetic.
Hailee Steinfeld for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as Bobby Boucher in a blue Louisiana State University #9 football jersey, orange helmet, and a metal water bucket.
- group
- Add friends dressed as Coach Klein in a retro track jacket and Mama Boucher in a floral housecoat.
- kids
- A kid-friendly version swaps the bustier for a black tank top and uses regular denim shorts over black leggings.
- Plus size
- Opt for a supportive black lace corset top with stretch panels and high-waisted frayed denim shorts for comfort.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a tiny blue jersey with 'Boucher 9' printed on the back.
Tips
- Keep a denim jacket on hand if you are wearing this costume outdoors in cool October weather.
- Scuff up your combat boots slightly for a more authentic, lived-in grunge look.
- Carry a vintage-style glass soda bottle as a prop to reference Vicki's favorite drinks in the movie.
- Take photos with a flash in a dimly lit setting to capture that authentic 90s disposable camera vibe.
Hailee Steinfeld costume FAQ
- Who did Hailee Steinfeld dress up as for Halloween?
- Hailee Steinfeld dressed up as Vicki Vallencourt from the 1998 comedy film 'The Waterboy' for a viral couples costume with Josh Allen.
- How do I make a DIY Vicki Vallencourt costume?
- You can easily DIY this by pairing a black lace tank top or bustier with cut-off denim shorts, fishnets, combat boots, and a black choker necklace.
- What makeup should I wear for this costume?
- Go for a late 90s grunge look with smoky black or grey eyeshadow, defined eyeliner, and a matte nude or mauve lip.
Did you know? Hailee Steinfeld's 2025 Waterboy costume went viral because her partner, NFL quarterback Josh Allen, perfectly matched her as Bobby Boucher, complete with the iconic orange mud-stained helmet.