Ron Burgundy Costume
Stay classy in the ultimate 1970s news anchor suit.
Step into the shoes of San Diego's most legendary news anchor, Ron Burgundy, from the hit comedy Anchorman. This costume is a massive crowd-pleaser for parties, instantly recognizable by its bold color palette and retro styling. The look centers around a sharp 1970s-style burgundy suit, a thick mustache, and a confident, newsroom-ready attitude.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Ron Burgundy costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ron Burgundy costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Burgundy Suit Jacket
A classic single-breasted burgundy or maroon suit jacket with wide 1970s-style lapels.
DIY: Use a thrifted maroon blazer and press the lapels wide with an iron.
Burgundy Suit Pants
Matching burgundy dress pants with a straight-leg cut to complete the suit.
DIY: Find matching maroon slacks at a local thrift store.
White Dress Shirt
A standard white, long-sleeved button-down dress shirt with a stiff collar.
DIY: Use any white button-up shirt already in your closet.
Retro Striped Tie
A wide, striped necktie featuring 1970s earth tones like gold, brown, and navy.
DIY: Look for a wide, colorful vintage tie at a secondhand shop.
Fake Mustache
A thick, brown, chevron-style stick-on mustache.
DIY: Draw one on with a brown makeup pencil if you don't have a real one.
Press Badge
A clip-on KVWN Channel 4 News press pass badge.
DIY: Print a Channel 4 News logo on cardstock, write 'Ron Burgundy' on it, and laminate it.
Toy Microphone
A retro-style black handheld microphone with a blue '4' news channel flag.
DIY: Wrap blue paper around a cardboard tube and attach it to a toy microphone.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white dress shirt and button it all the way to the top.
- 2
Tie the wide, striped 1970s necktie with a classic Windsor knot.
- 3
Put on the matching burgundy suit pants and secure them with a brown leather belt.
- 4
Put on the burgundy suit jacket and place a white pocket square in the breast pocket.
- 5
Clip the KVWN Channel 4 press badge onto your left jacket lapel.
- 6
Apply the self-adhesive brown mustache directly above your upper lip.
- 7
Style your hair with a deep side part and plenty of hairspray for volume, then grab your microphone.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a voluminous, feathered 1970s side-part using pomade or hairspray. Apply a thick, brown chevron-style fake mustache, ensuring it is centered and secure.
Ron Burgundy for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Veronica Corningstone in a pastel 1970s skirt suit and blonde feathered hair.
- group
- Assemble the KVWN Channel 4 News Team with Brian Fantana, Champ Kind, and Brick Tamland.
- kids
- A miniature burgundy suit, clip-on tie, and a drawn-on eyeliner mustache make a hilarious kids' costume.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-blend burgundy suits or separates for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- A small red dog sweater with a tiny blue '4' logo attached to the collar.
Tips
- Keep a spare adhesive strip or spirit gum handy in case the fake mustache starts to peel from talking or drinking.
- Carry a small comb in your pocket to keep your 1970s hair perfectly coiffed throughout the night.
- Practice your best deep, booming news anchor voice and memorize key quotes like 'Stay classy, San Diego!'
Ron Burgundy costume FAQ
- What color is Ron Burgundy's suit?
- Ron Burgundy wears a distinct, rich burgundy (dark reddish-brown/maroon) two-piece suit with a white shirt and a striped tie.
- How do I style my hair for a Ron Burgundy costume?
- Create a deep side part, blow-dry your hair upward and outward for 1970s volume, and set it with a strong-hold hairspray.
- What props does Ron Burgundy need?
- The essential props are a KVWN Channel 4 press badge clipped to the lapel and a retro handheld news microphone.
Did you know? The character of Ron Burgundy was inspired by real-life 1970s news anchors, particularly Harold Greene, whom Will Ferrell watched on a television documentary.