Veronica Corningstone Costume
Channel San Diego's premier 1970s news anchor with sharp retro style.
Step into the male-dominated world of 1970s broadcast news as Veronica Corningstone from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. This costume is a popular choice for comedy fans and couples looking for a sharp, recognizable retro look. The outfit consists of a tailored 1970s-style skirt suit, a classic blouse, and her essential KVWN Channel 4 press badge.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–90
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What you need for a Veronica Corningstone costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Veronica Corningstone costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Teal or pastel blue skirt suit
A matching 1970s-style blazer and knee-length pencil skirt in teal, light blue, or cream.
DIY: Pair a thrifted vintage blazer with a matching knee-length pencil skirt.
White satin blouse
A white long-sleeve blouse with a wide, pointed 70s collar.
DIY: Use any white button-down shirt and press the collar flat and wide over the blazer lapels.
KVWN Channel 4 press badge
A laminated press pass featuring Veronica's photo, name, and the Channel 4 logo, clipped to the lapel.
DIY: Print a replica of the KVWN press pass online, laminate it, and attach it to a badge clip.
Vintage microphone
A black handheld microphone prop featuring a square KVWN Channel 4 logo flag.
DIY: Wrap a black foam block around a toy microphone and print the Channel 4 logo on the sides.
Nude pantyhose
Sheer nude tights to complete the professional 1970s newsroom aesthetic.
White or cream pumps
Classic closed-toe low-heeled pumps to match the professional era.
DIY: Any neutral or white vintage-style heels from your closet.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white satin blouse, leaving the top couple of buttons undone to showcase the wide collar.
- 2
Put on the matching pencil skirt and tuck the blouse in neatly.
- 3
Layer the matching blazer over the blouse, pulling the wide collar of the blouse out so it rests over the blazer lapels.
- 4
Clip the KVWN Channel 4 press badge to the left lapel of the blazer.
- 5
Put on the sheer nude pantyhose and step into the white or cream pumps.
- 6
Style your hair into a voluminous 1970s blonde blowout with flipped-out ends.
- 7
Grab your prop KVWN microphone and prepare to deliver the evening news.
Makeup & hair
Style hair into a voluminous, feathered 1970s blonde blowout with a side part and flipped-out ends. Keep makeup classic and professional with neutral eyeshadow, a light pink lip, and subtle blush.
Veronica Corningstone for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Ron Burgundy in his signature red three-piece suit and mustache.
- group
- Assemble the KVWN Channel 4 News Team with Ron Burgundy, Brian Fantana, Champ Kind, and Brick Tamland.
- kids
- A miniature teal skirt suit with a toy microphone and a tiny press badge.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-knit vintage-style blazers and matching pencil skirts for a comfortable, tailored fit.
Tips
- Keep your posture upright and professional to embody Veronica's confident, pioneering news anchor persona.
- If you don't want to buy a full suit, a matching pastel vest and skirt combo over a white blouse works perfectly.
- Practice your best news anchor sign-off lines, like 'Take it away, Ron,' for photos.
Veronica Corningstone costume FAQ
- What color is Veronica Corningstone's suit?
- Her most iconic look is a teal or pastel blue skirt suit, though she also wears a memorable all-white outfit during her first meeting with Ron.
- How do I make the KVWN microphone?
- You can slide a hollowed-out cardboard cube painted blue with the 'Channel 4' logo printed on it over a standard toy microphone.
- What kind of hair does Veronica Corningstone have?
- She has a perfectly coiffed, voluminous 1970s blonde blowout with feathered layers and flipped-out ends.
Did you know? In their first meeting scene, Veronica wears an all-white outfit, which the costume designer chose as a subtle nod to a wedding dress, foreshadowing her future relationship with Ron Burgundy.