Lori Lightfoot Costume
Channel Chicago's former mayor in a sharp suit or superhero cape.
Lori Lightfoot served as the 56th mayor of Chicago, known for her distinct public appearances and viral moments. People choose this costume for its political humor, recognizable oversized business suits, or her famous 'Rona Destroyer' superhero alter-ego. The look typically consists of a structured pantsuit, a blue campaign face mask, or a custom superhero cape and mask.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–120
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What you need for a Lori Lightfoot costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lori Lightfoot costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Oversized Pantsuit
A structured, slightly oversized blazer and matching trousers in navy blue, grey, or beige.
DIY: Thrift an oversized men's or women's blazer and matching slacks.
Light Blue Dress Shirt
A classic button-down collar shirt worn neatly tucked under the blazer.
DIY: Use any standard light blue or white collared shirt from your closet.
Chicago Flag Pin
A small enamel lapel pin featuring the four red stars and blue stripes of the Chicago flag.
DIY: Print a small Chicago flag on cardstock and safety-pin it to your lapel.
Rona Destroyer Cape (Optional)
A bright red cape to recreate her viral 2020 Halloween press conference look.
DIY: Cut a length of red fabric or a red flat sheet and tie it around your neck.
Rona Destroyer Mask (Optional)
A custom superhero eye mask made of yellow and black felt or foam.
DIY: Cut a custom mask shape out of yellow craft foam and attach an elastic band.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lori Lightfoot costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue button-down dress shirt and button it to the top.
- 2
Put on the matching trousers and tuck in the shirt securely.
- 3
Layer the oversized blazer over the shirt, leaving it unbuttoned for a relaxed mayoral look.
- 4
Attach the Chicago flag pin to the left lapel of the blazer.
- 5
If opting for the 'Rona Destroyer' variant, tie the red cape over your shoulders and secure the yellow eye mask.
- 6
Style your hair in a short, neat cropped cut or wear a short black finger-wave wig.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and professional. Style hair in a short, cropped black pixie cut or finger waves, or use a short cropped wig to match her signature hairstyle.
Lori Lightfoot for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as a Chicago deep-dish pizza or a Chicago wind turbine.
- group
- Have friends dress as Chicago city officials, reporters holding microphones, or giant coronavirus particles for the 'Rona Destroyer' to fight.
- kids
- A viral favorite: dress a toddler in an oversized beige suit with a tiny microphone.
- Plus size
- Unisex oversized suits offer a comfortable, relaxed fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a tiny blue suit with a Chicago flag patch on the collar.
Tips
- Carry a black folder or a microphone prop to look like you are giving a press briefing.
- Keep the suit slightly baggy to match her signature silhouette.
- If doing the 'Rona Destroyer' look, carry a giant bottle of hand sanitizer as a prop.
Lori Lightfoot costume FAQ
- What is the 'Rona Destroyer' costume?
- It is a superhero persona Lori Lightfoot wore during a 2020 Halloween safety press conference, featuring a red cape, a yellow mask, and a chest emblem.
- How do I make a DIY Lori Lightfoot costume?
- Thrift an oversized blazer, matching slacks, a light blue collared shirt, and print out a Chicago flag pin to attach to your lapel.
- What accessories do I need?
- A Chicago flag lapel pin, a black folder or clipboard, and optionally a blue surgical face mask to reference her pandemic-era press conferences.
Did you know? In 2019, a 4-year-old Chicago boy's Lori Lightfoot costume went viral, and the mayor herself posted about it on social media, saying he 'nailed it.'