The Righteous Gemstones Costume
Channel the flashy, hilarious, and opulent world of televangelist royalty.
The Righteous Gemstones is a hit dark comedy following a dysfunctional family of mega-church pastors who live in extreme, gaudy luxury. Dressing up as a Gemstone is a popular choice for fans who love loud, expensive-looking Southern fashion mixed with religious hypocrisy. The look consists of pastel suits, excessive gold jewelry, rhinestones, and perfectly coiffed hair.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a The Righteous Gemstones costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete The Righteous Gemstones costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Pastel or White Suit
A flashy, slim-cut suit in pastel pink, light blue, or solid white to channel Jesse or Baby Billy.
DIY: Use a thrifted light-colored suit and add iron-on rhinestone trim along the lapels.
Satin Button-Down Shirt
A shiny satin or silk dress shirt in a contrasting bright color, worn with the top buttons undone.
Chunky Gold Jewelry
Layered thick gold chain necklaces, a large gold cross pendant, and oversized gold rings.
Aviator Sunglasses
Gold-framed aviator sunglasses with gradient or lightly tinted lenses.
White Leather Dress Shoes
Shiny white loafers or dress shoes to complete the wealthy televangelist aesthetic.
DIY: Clean up an old pair of loafers and spray paint them with white leather paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made The Righteous Gemstones costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the shiny satin button-down shirt, leaving the top two or three buttons open to show off your chest.
- 2
Put on the matching pastel or white suit trousers and jacket.
- 3
Layer multiple chunky gold chains around your neck, ensuring the large gold cross pendant sits prominently in the center.
- 4
Slip on several oversized gold rings on both hands.
- 5
Put on the white dress shoes or loafers.
- 6
Style your hair into a voluminous, heavily hairsprayed pompadour or feathered look.
- 7
Finish the look by sliding on the gold-framed aviator sunglasses.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair with maximum volume using pomade and strong-hold hairspray for a stiff, pristine Southern televangelist look. Keep makeup clean, but consider a light fake tan or bronzer to mimic a wealthy, sun-kissed glow.
The Righteous Gemstones for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Go as Baby Billy and Tiffany, featuring a white suit with a silver-sequined shirt for Billy and a colorful maternity dress with a side ponytail for Tiffany.
- group
- Gather a group to play the siblings: Jesse in a pink suit, Kelvin in a tight designer tee and vest, and Judy in a loud, ruffled pastel dress.
- kids
- A miniature pastel suit with a tiny gold cross necklace makes for a hilarious 'youth minister' look.
- Plus size
- A relaxed-fit pastel blazer worn open over a high-quality silk button-down provides both comfort and the signature Gemstone swagger.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a tiny white satin collar with a gold plastic cross charm.
Tips
- Thrift stores are goldmines for vintage 80s-style pastel suits and flashy polyester shirts.
- The key to this costume is posture and attitude; carry yourself with unearned confidence and a wide, fake smile.
- Keep a microphone prop handy to hand out 'blessings' to party guests.
The Righteous Gemstones costume FAQ
- How do I dress like Baby Billy?
- You need an all-white suit, a silver or sequined shirt, a white fedora, white hair/wig, and a gold tooth cap.
- What is the style of The Righteous Gemstones?
- It is 'tacky luxury' or 'mega-church chic'—think high-end designer brands like Versace and Gucci but styled in the loudest, most ostentatious way possible.
- Can this be a last-minute costume?
- Yes, if you have a suit, you can easily turn it into a Gemstone costume just by adding cheap gold chains, sunglasses, and slicking back your hair.
Did you know? The show's costume designer, Christina Flannery, intentionally sources high-end designer pieces and mixes them with custom-made, over-the-top garments to highlight the characters' absurd wealth.