{"id":11703,"date":"2022-06-25T22:30:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T22:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/miss-congeniality-costume\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:49:12","slug":"miss-congeniality-costume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/miss-congeniality-costume\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recreate the Iconic Miss Congeniality Costume"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Miss-Congeniality-Costume.jpg\" alt=\"Miss Congeniality Costume\" class=\"wp-image-83158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Miss-Congeniality-Costume.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Miss-Congeniality-Costume-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect <strong>Miss Congeniality costume,<\/strong> this is the one to recreate. Miss Congeniality<strong> <\/strong>is by far one of my all-time favorite movies, so when it came time to pick a costume, I knew exactly who I wanted to be: Gracie Lou Freebush in the iconic Statue of Liberty pageant scene. <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an easy Amazon Halloween costume, this Miss Congeniality look is surprisingly simple to recreate. I searched Amazon to find the best pieces, and since everything is available with Prime shipping, it&#8217;s the perfect last-minute costume. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for a brunette costume, a movie-inspired look, or just need something fun you can put together quickly, I&#8217;ve linked everything you need below to recreate this iconic outfit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><strong>Short on time?<\/strong> Shop my complete <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0x2wmWYQhic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Miss Congeniality costume<\/a><\/strong> below. <\/p>\n<div style=\"height:77px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Miss Congeniality Costume Essentials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0x2wmWYQhic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Miss-Congeniality-Halloween-Costume-Statue-of-Liberty.jpg\" alt=\"Miss Congeniality Statue of Liberty dress\" class=\"wp-image-83143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Miss-Congeniality-Halloween-Costume-Statue-of-Liberty.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Miss-Congeniality-Halloween-Costume-Statue-of-Liberty-300x375.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-18 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0x2wmWYQhic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Shop the Miss Congeniality costume<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Green Statue of Liberty Costume Dress<\/h3>\n<p>The dress is the most important part of this Halloween costume. After hours of searching Amazon, I finally found the perfect match. This <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0dFbLlATgGG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">mint green <\/span>one-shoulder dress<\/a><\/strong> looks almost identical to the iconic pageant gown from&nbsp;Miss Congeniality, complete with a dramatic high slit. <\/p>\n<p>Trust me, I did all the hard work for you, and this is by far the best one to get. Surprisingly, there aren&#8217;t too many mint green evening gowns on Amazon, but if you don&#8217;t like this style, I&#8217;ve linked similar options below. <\/p>\n<div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"5432755\">\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\n                    !function(d,s,id){\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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It has a very low open back, so you won&#8217;t be able to wear a traditional bra with it. As someone with a larger bust, I was a little nervous, but it ended up working out perfectly with just silicone nipple covers.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a fuller bust, be sure to check out my guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/how-to-style-a-large-bust\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"82644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>how to style a large bust<\/strong> <\/a>for even more outfit and bra recommendations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crown<\/h3>\n<p>The Statue of Liberty crown is what really brings this costume to life. I found this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0UP4KdwEOO6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">mint green rhinestone crown<\/a><\/strong> on Amazon, and I loved that it looked more like a pageant crown than a typical Halloween costume accessory. <\/p>\n<p>While there are plenty of traditional Statue of Liberty crowns available, this one perfectly captures the glamorous look from the iconic <em>Miss Congeniality<\/em> pageant scene.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statue of Liberty Torch <\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget the torch! I found this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/on.ltk.com\/+QHobdCKF82fI-zYHptSm3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">foam Statue of Liberty torch<\/a><\/strong> on Amazon, just like the one Gracie carries during the pageant scene. It&#8217;s super lightweight and easy to hold all night, so it completes the costume without being bulky or uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miss New Jersey Accessories<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gracie-Lou-Freebush-Halloween-Costume.jpg\" alt=\"Miss Congeniality Statue of Liberty Costume\" class=\"wp-image-83154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gracie-Lou-Freebush-Halloween-Costume.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gracie-Lou-Freebush-Halloween-Costume-300x375.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>I wanted to recreate the pageant scene as closely as possible. In the movie, each contestant holds a medium-sized cutout of the state they&#8217;re representing, so you could easily DIY one using leftover cardboard and spray paint. <\/p>\n<p>I decided to keep it simple and ordered a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az02z9xX3fAya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">custom &#8220;Miss New Jersey&#8221; sash<\/a><\/strong> from Amazon instead, which instantly made the costume recognizable. Just keep in mind this is the one item you&#8217;ll want to order ahead of time since it has to be personalized.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glitter Hairspray<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Amazon_Glitter_Hairspray.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Glitter Hairspray\" class=\"wp-image-83144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Amazon_Glitter_Hairspray.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Amazon_Glitter_Hairspray-300x375.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>One of my favorite details from the movie is how all of the pageant contestants have a subtle sparkle to their hair. This <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0cUVd4ezzeF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">glitter spray<\/a><\/strong> from Amazon was the perfect finishing touch. It&#8217;s not a sticky hairspray, so you can mist it over your hair, body, or even your dress for a soft shimmer that catches the light and makes the costume feel even more authentic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus idea:<\/strong> If you really want to commit to the look, recreate Gracie Lou Freebush <em>after<\/em> she falls on stage by pinning a small piece of hair into your crown. It&#8217;s a subtle detail that any <em>Miss Congeniality<\/em> fan will instantly recognize! <\/p>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id83136_6aa46b-a8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-center-wide kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83136_1b6cea-19\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>.kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83136_66cfa6-26\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@danaberez\/video\/7563686507119217950\" data-video-id=\"7563686507119217950\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\">\n<section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@danaberez\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@danaberez?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@danaberez<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Miss Congenialty Halloween Costume everything from Amazon! So easy and fun!  <a title=\"halloweencostume\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/halloweencostume?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#halloweencostume<\/a> <a title=\"misscongeniality\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/misscongeniality?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#misscongeniality<\/a> <a title=\"easyhalloweencostume\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/easyhalloweencostume?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#easyhalloweencostume<\/a> @Amazon Influencer Program <\/p>\n<p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Dana Berez\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7563688005349821214?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Dana Berez<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>.kadence-column83136_70b409-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83136_70b409-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83136_70b409-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83136_70b409-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83136_70b409-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83136_70b409-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83136_70b409-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83136_70b409-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83136_70b409-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83136_70b409-eb\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Style Your Miss Congeniality Costume<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/easy-halloween-costume-idea.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Miss Congeniality costume\" class=\"wp-image-83155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/easy-halloween-costume-idea.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/danaberez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/easy-halloween-costume-idea-300x375.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>To style this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0x2wmWYQhic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Miss Congeniality costume<\/a><\/strong>, go for glamorous pageant-inspired hair and makeup. Gracie Lou Freebush actually wears her hair straight during the pageant scene, but I opted for soft curls to really show off the glitter spray. <\/p>\n<p>I finished the look with a pair of chunky <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0HGu89cKOJo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">rhinestone hoop earrings<\/a><\/strong> and comfortable <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0HgEdkGNGMb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">gold kitten heels<\/a><\/strong> that I could easily wear all night.<\/p>\n<p>One of my favorite things about this costume is that it&#8217;s actually cute and comfortable to wear. Instead of feeling like you&#8217;re wearing a bulky costume, it feels like you&#8217;re dressed up for a glamorous event while still recreating one of the most iconic movie scenes of all time.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you&#8217;re one in a million \u2b50\ufe0f I hope this Miss Congeniality costume inspires your Halloween look! <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-19 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0x2wmWYQhic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Shop the Statue of Liberty costume<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:74px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Looking for even more Amazon fashion finds? Be sure to check out my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/danaberez.com\/best-amazon-purchases\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"82440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Best Purchases<\/a><\/strong> for all of my favorite clothing, shoes, accessories, and everyday must-haves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect Miss Congeniality costume, this is the one to recreate. Miss Congeniality is by far one of my all-time favorite movies, so when it came time to pick a costume, I knew exactly who I wanted to be: Gracie Lou Freebush in the iconic Statue of Liberty pageant scene. 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