Sue Sylvester Costume
Get ready to unleash your inner William McKinley High School tyrant.
Sue Sylvester from Glee is the ultimate television antihero, known for her sharp insults and endless collection of athletic wear. Dressing up as Sue is incredibly easy, highly recognizable, and exceptionally comfortable. The entire look centers around her signature colored tracksuit, a megaphone, and a stern, competitive attitude.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Sue Sylvester costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Sue Sylvester costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red Tracksuit Set
A matching red two-piece athletic tracksuit featuring white stripes down the sleeves and pants, with a full-zip jacket.
DIY: Use any matching solid-colored tracksuit you already own and fabric-tape white stripes down the sides.
McKinley High Patch or Logo
A white 'WMHS' or 'Glee' logo patch pinned or ironed onto the left chest of the tracksuit jacket.
DIY: Print the logo on iron-on transfer paper or draw it on white felt and safety-pin it to the jacket.
Silver Whistle
A classic metal referee whistle on a black or blue lanyard worn around the neck.
Red Megaphone
A small plastic cheerleader-style megaphone to carry as your main prop.
DIY: Roll red poster board into a cone shape and tape it securely.
Short Blonde Wig
A short, cropped blonde wig styled in a neat, boyish pixie cut.
DIY: Style your own hair in a tight, slicked-back crop if it is already short and blonde.
White Athletic Sneakers
Simple, clean white running shoes or tennis shoes.
DIY: Any clean white tennis shoes or running shoes you already own.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the matching red tracksuit pants and zip the matching jacket up to the collar.
- 2
Secure the WMHS or Glee logo patch to the left chest of the tracksuit jacket.
- 3
Put on the short blonde pixie-cut wig, securing it with a wig cap if necessary.
- 4
Hang the silver referee whistle on its lanyard around your neck.
- 5
Lace up your clean white athletic sneakers.
- 6
Grab your red plastic megaphone and practice your best scowl.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and athletic—just a touch of light foundation and neutral lip balm. The hair must be a very neat, short blonde pixie cut with a side sweep.
Sue Sylvester for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Will Schuester in a sweater vest carrying sheet music, or Becky Jackson in a matching Cheerios uniform.
- group
- Form a Glee club group with friends dressed as Rachel Berry, Finn Hudson, and Cheerios cheerleaders.
- kids
- A miniature tracksuit and a tiny plastic whistle make a hilarious, comfortable costume for toddlers.
- Plus size
- Tracksuits offer a highly flexible, comfortable, and true-to-character fit for all body types.
- pet
- Put a small red dog sweater on your pet to make them Sue's sidekick.
Tips
- Keep your hands in your tracksuit pockets or crossed over your chest for Sue's signature defensive posture.
- This is one of the best costumes for cold weather, as you can easily layer warm thermals underneath the tracksuit.
- Blow the whistle occasionally to get people's attention for photos, but keep it brief so it stays fun.
Sue Sylvester costume FAQ
- What color tracksuit does Sue Sylvester wear?
- While red with white stripes is her most famous and recognizable tracksuit, she also wore blue, green, black, and even gold tracksuits throughout the show's run.
- How do I make the McKinley High logo?
- You can print the 'WMHS' logo onto iron-on transfer paper, or draw it onto a piece of white felt with a black fabric marker and safety-pin it to your jacket.
- Is this costume comfortable for all-day wear?
- Yes, because it consists of a standard athletic sweatsuit and sneakers, it is one of the most comfortable and practical costumes you can wear.
Did you know? Jane Lynch, who played Sue Sylvester, reportedly wore over 100 different tracksuits over the course of Glee's six seasons.