Laura Loomer Costume
Channel the viral political commentator look with sharp tailoring and bold makeup.
Dressing up as political activist and commentator Laura Loomer is a popular choice for topical or satirical political themes. The look centers on sharp, professional news-anchor attire paired with her signature dark blowout and highly defined makeup. With a few key accessories like a handheld microphone and a press badge, you can easily pull off this recognizable public persona.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Laura Loomer costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Laura Loomer costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Tailored Blazer
A structured, fitted blazer in a solid, bright color like royal blue, red, or white.
DIY: Use a sharp blazer from your own closet or a local thrift store.
Black Sheath Dress
A simple, professional black sheath dress or a blouse-and-skirt combination to wear under the blazer.
DIY: A simple black t-shirt and dark trousers work as an easy substitute.
Dark Brown Blowout Wig
A long, dark brown or black wig styled with volume, straight layers, and a middle or side part.
DIY: Blow-dry and style your natural hair with a round brush for maximum volume if you have long, dark hair.
Handheld Microphone Prop
A black plastic toy microphone, optionally customized with a square 'PRESS' or 'NEWS' mic flag.
DIY: Wrap a cardboard tube in black tape and attach a foam ball to the top.
Press Badge Lanyard
A blue or black lanyard with a clear plastic holder containing a printed 'PRESS' card.
DIY: Print a 'PRESS' logo on cardstock, laminate it with clear tape, and clip it to any standard lanyard.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Laura Loomer costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black sheath dress or professional base layer.
- 2
Layer the bright, structured blazer over the dress, keeping it unbuttoned for a modern commentator look.
- 3
Put on the dark brown blowout wig, ensuring the hair is styled with plenty of volume around the face.
- 4
Apply defined makeup, focusing on heavy contouring along the cheekbones and nose, paired with lined lips.
- 5
Hang the press badge lanyard around your neck so it sits visibly on your chest.
- 6
Carry the handheld microphone and a smartphone to complete the on-the-scene reporter persona.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a voluminous, dark brown blowout with a middle part. For makeup, use heavy contouring to emphasize the cheekbones and nose, paired with defined eyeliner and a bold, plumped lip look using lip liner.
Laura Loomer for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as a generic secret service agent or a political figure.
- group
- Go as a media scrum with friends dressed as various news reporters holding microphones and cameras.
- Plus size
- Opt for a structured, stretch-fit blazer paired with a comfortable black midi dress.
Tips
- Keep a smartphone in hand to mimic her frequent live-streaming and reporting style.
- Practice a serious, intense expression for photos to capture her public persona.
- Use a high-quality setting spray to keep the heavy contour makeup looking sharp all night.
Laura Loomer costume FAQ
- What is the key to a Laura Loomer costume?
- The key elements are a sharp, professional blazer, a press badge, a handheld microphone, and her signature voluminous dark hair and defined makeup.
- How do I style the makeup for this costume?
- Focus on heavy contouring to highlight the cheekbones, defined eyebrows, and a bold lip color with prominent lip liner.
- What props should I carry?
- A handheld microphone with a 'PRESS' flag and a smartphone are the best props to represent her activist and commentator background.
Did you know? Laura Loomer is known for her highly publicized political stunts and ambush-style journalism, which makes the press badge and microphone essential props for this costume.