Tammy Faye Bakker Costume
Channel the queen of eyelashes and 1980s televangelist glam.
Tammy Faye Bakker was a legendary American evangelist known for her flamboyant style, emotional broadcasts, and unwavering empathy. This costume captures her signature 1980s look, defined by dramatic makeup, voluminous hair, and extravagant fashion. It is a perfect choice for anyone looking to bring high-camp vintage glamour to their next event.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Tammy Faye Bakker costume
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Leopard print coat
A faux-fur leopard print coat or a bold, oversized 1980s blazer with padded shoulders.
DIY: Use a bright pink or gold sequined blazer from a thrift store.
Vintage 1980s dress
A high-necked, pleated, or sequined pastel dress, preferably in pale pink, lavender, or mint green.
DIY: A two-piece pastel skirt suit with shoulder pads.
Voluminous blonde wig
A heavily teased, feathered, short blonde 1980s wig with lots of volume.
DIY: Tease and heavily hairspray your own hair if it is short and blonde.
Bold gold jewelry
Large, flashy gold clip-on earrings and matching chunky gold necklaces or rings.
DIY: Spray paint cheap plastic costume jewelry with metallic gold paint.
Vintage microphone
A classic silver handheld microphone prop to reference her singing and television career.
DIY: Wrap a cardboard tube in black tape and top it with a crumpled ball of aluminum foil.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the vintage pastel dress or skirt suit as your base layer.
- 2
Layer the oversized leopard print coat or sequined blazer over the dress.
- 3
Put on the short, feathered blonde wig, using a comb and hairspray to tease it for maximum 1980s volume.
- 4
Apply the signature heavy makeup, focusing on thick mascara, blue eyeshadow, and drawn-on lip liner.
- 5
Accessorize with large, flashy gold clip-on earrings and chunky gold rings.
- 6
Carry the vintage prop microphone to complete the televangelist persona.
Makeup & hair
Apply heavy blue or purple eyeshadow up to the brow bone, thick black liquid eyeliner, and multiple coats of volumizing mascara (or dramatic false eyelashes). Outline the lips with a dark lip liner and fill them in with a frosty pink or red lipstick, adding a few drawn-on 'mascara tears' on the cheeks for a dramatic touch.
Tammy Faye Bakker for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Jim Bakker in a tan 1980s suit, aviator glasses, a wide tie, and a matching feathered wig.
- group
- Add other famous 1980s televangelists or PTL Club members in matching retro suits and pastel dresses.
- Plus size
- An oversized leopard print cardigan or a flowing sequined caftan provides a comfortable, glamorous fit.
Tips
- Keep a pocket mirror and extra mascara handy to touch up your dramatic eye makeup throughout the night.
- Thrifting is your best friend for this costume; look for authentic 1980s shoulder pads and polyester fabrics.
- Practice your warm, expressive televangelist greeting and a gentle, emotional singing voice to stay in character.
Tammy Faye Bakker costume FAQ
- What is the most important part of a Tammy Faye Bakker costume?
- The makeup is key. You need heavy, dramatic eyelashes (or layers of mascara), bright blue eyeshadow, dark lip liner, and a voluminous, teased 1980s blonde hairstyle.
- How do I style the hair for Tammy Faye?
- Use a short, feathered blonde wig and tease it heavily at the crown with a comb and strong-hold hairspray to get that signature 1980s height.
- What clothes did Tammy Faye Bakker wear?
- She was famous for flamboyant, colorful outfits, including pastel sequined dresses, shoulder-padded blazers, leopard print coats, and lots of flashy gold jewelry.
Did you know? Tammy Faye was a trailblazer who famously interviewed Christian minister and gay activist Steve Pieters on her show in 1985, urging her viewers to show compassion during the height of the AIDS crisis.