Roger the Alien Costume
Bring Earth's favorite dramatic, wine-loving grey alien to life.
Roger the Alien from American Dad! is famous for his dramatic personality, love of wine, and an endless wardrobe of elaborate alter egos. While you can dress up as one of his many disguises, his classic look is his bare, pear-shaped grey alien form. This guide helps you recreate his signature grey body, bulbous head, and dramatic flair.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Roger the Alien costume
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Grey bodysuit
A full-body spandex or lycra bodysuit in a light, solid grey color to mimic his alien skin.
DIY: Wear a matching light grey long-sleeve shirt and grey leggings.
Grey alien mask or hood
A smooth grey latex mask or fabric hood shaped like an elongated, bulbous alien head.
DIY: Use papier-mâché or upholstery foam shaped into a teardrop, painted light grey with cut-out eyeholes.
Wine glass
A classic clear plastic wine glass, optionally filled with a red liquid or red acrylic paint to look like wine.
White robe
A plush white hotel-style bathrobe, which Roger frequently wears when lounging around the Smith house.
DIY: Use any oversized white towel or loungewear wrap.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light grey spandex bodysuit, ensuring a snug fit.
- 2
If using the bathrobe look, wrap the white plush robe over the bodysuit and tie it loosely at the waist.
- 3
Carefully put on the bulbous grey alien mask or custom foam headpiece, aligning the eyeholes for visibility.
- 4
Carry the plastic wine glass as your primary prop, holding it elegantly between your fingers.
- 5
Adopt Roger's signature slouched, pear-shaped posture with your hips slightly forward.
Makeup & hair
If you are not using a full mask, apply light grey face and neck paint, blending it seamlessly into a bald cap. Use black eyeliner to draw large, expressive, slightly droopy alien eyes around your own.
Roger the Alien for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Stan Smith in his classic dark blue suit and white button-down shirt.
- group
- Have friends dress up as Stan, Francine, Hayley, Steve, and Klaus the fish.
- kids
- A simplified version using a grey hooded sweatshirt with felt alien eyes attached to the hood.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting white bathrobe variant is highly comfortable and accommodates all body types.
Tips
- Ensure your mask or headpiece has adequate ventilation and visibility before wearing it to a crowded party.
- Stay in character by delivering dramatic, self-centered monologues and asking where the chardonnay is.
- If using face paint instead of a mask, use a high-quality setting spray to prevent the grey makeup from rubbing off on your white robe.
Roger the Alien costume FAQ
- How do I make Roger's pear-shaped body?
- You can stuff the lower half of the grey bodysuit or the area under your bathrobe with lightweight foam or bubble wrap to create his bottom-heavy silhouette.
- What is the easiest Roger disguise to recreate?
- His 'Jeanie Gold' wedding planner persona is highly popular, requiring a curly blonde wig, a teal blazer, and a clipboard.
- Can I wear this costume without a full mask?
- Yes, a grey bald cap combined with full-coverage grey face paint and dramatic black eye makeup works perfectly.
Did you know? Roger's voice and dramatic personality are heavily inspired by the legendary comedian Paul Lynde.