Andy Reid DIY Costume Guide

What You’ll Need

Recreating Andy Reid’s sideline presence comes down to a handful of distinct headwear choices, a bright red team polo, and one very specific sideline prop. Rather than managing complex armor or heavy layers, this outfit relies entirely on silhouette and face framing.

The combination of the pulled-down red Chiefs cap, small rimless reading glasses, and a dense walrus mustache immediately establishes the look before anyone even glances at the rest of the clothing.

The Sideline Headwear and Face Setup

Start with the headwear and facial hair, since that is where all the character definition happens. The Red Kansas City Chiefs Adjustable Hat should sit low across the forehead, pulled down just above the brow line. Sitting right beneath the brim are the Rimless Clear-Lens Glasses. Rather than pushing them tight against your face like standard eyewear, perch them halfway down the bridge of your nose so you naturally tilt your chin up or look over the top of the lenses.

The Fake Mustache in Light Brown needs to sit flush against the upper lip, completely concealing the mouth’s top edge. If the self-adhesive backing feels loose after a few minutes of talking, a dab of spirit gum along the upper lip line keeps the edges from curling during wear.

Over the cap goes the Black Wireless Single-Ear Headset with Boom Mic. Position the single earpiece over one ear, clamp the band firmly over the crown of the hat, and angle the flexible boom mic so it rests an inch or two from the side of the mustache. This arrangement mimics the NFL coach communications setup worn during every Sunday game.

Sideline Apparel

The clothing base is straightforward. The Kansas City Chiefs Red Polo Shirt serves as the core layer. Andy Reid consistently wears loose-fitting team gear on the sidelines, so sizing up slightly provides the relaxed, boxy cut seen during cold-weather or game-day coaching. Tuck the polo into a pair of dark navy, black, or khaki coaching pants, secured with a basic dark belt.

Footwear should remain purely functional. A pair of broken-in black or white athletic coaching sneakers matches the practical footwear seen pacing the sidelines across four quarters.

The Play Sheet Prop

Carrying the Best Foods to Eat 17″ x 22″ Laminated Poster ties the entire costume together into an unmistakable visual gag. Reid is famous for clutching a large, laminated play sheet to shield his mouth while calling plays into his headset. Subbing in a food chart plays directly into one of football’s favorite sideline jokes.

Hold the poster folded slightly lengthwise or grip it flat against your chest with both hands. When speaking to people or reacting to the room, pull the top edge of the sheet right below your eyes to shield your mouth, exactly like a coach barking offensive audibles from the bench.