How to Dress like Janine Melnitz
DIY Costume Items
- Black Red Plaid Vest See on Amazon
- Flannel Button Down Long Sleeve See on Amazon
- Light Red Lipstick See on Amazon
- Dark Brown Short Curly Wig See on Amazon
- Eyeliner Stick See on Amazon
- Red Oversized Eyeglasses See on Amazon
- Red Eyeglasses Strap See on Amazon
- Black Fleece Lined Tights See on Amazon
- Black Pencil Skirt See on Amazon
- Black Pointed Toe Heels See on Amazon
Best Janine Melnitz Halloween Costume Guide
Janine Melnitz is the Ghostbusters receptionist with more attitude than the entire call queue. She picks up the phone, rolls her eyes, and steals scenes with one-liners. Red glasses, dry humor, and that classic We got one. She is the real boss of the firehouse and everyone knows it.
To nail her look, start with a flannel button down long sleeve and pop a black red plaid vest over it. Tuck it into a black pencil skirt so it feels neat and very New York office. Slide into black fleece lined tights and black pointed toe heels for that sharp, no-nonsense vibe. Throw on a dark brown short curly wig, then add red oversized eyeglasses with a red eyeglasses strap so you can push them down your nose for dramatic eye rolls. Do a clean swipe with an eyeliner stick and finish with light red lipstick for her signature lip. Answer your phone like it’s haunted and boom, you’re Janine.
Janine Melnitz Cosplay Costumes
Start with the flannel button down and button it to a tidy office level. Slide on the black red plaid vest and let the pattern do the talking. Tuck both into the black pencil skirt so the silhouette stays clean and classic. Pull on the black fleece lined tights for sleek legs and secret warmth. Step into the black pointed toe heels and walk like you have three voicemails and no patience.
Pop on the dark brown short curly wig and fluff it so it’s bouncy but not messy. Set the red oversized eyeglasses on your nose, then clip the red eyeglasses strap so you can drop them when things get real. Trace a quick line with the eyeliner stick to sharpen your stare. Swipe the light red lipstick for that bold but office-friendly finish. Add a phone prop or a notepad and ask people who they’re gonna call. Toss in a name tag that says Janine for extra clarity. Keep your voice dry, your gaze unimpressed, and announce We got one whenever anyone compliments your costume. They will.
Janine Melnitz Costume Tips & FAQs
Got questions about rocking Janine’s look? Let’s get you ghost-ready.
Big red frames sell the look fast, but any chunky red glasses work. Add a red strap and push them down your nose for that Janine attitude.
Fluff it with your fingers and keep the curls soft, not crunchy. A little light hairspray holds shape while still looking natural.
Go for a light red with a creamy finish. It should pop without looking too glossy, like office chic with a hint of trouble.
Totally. Black flats or low block heels still keep the vibe. Just keep the pointed toe if you can for that sharp silhouette.
Carry a corded phone handset or a notepad with scribbles. A name tag that says Janine seals the deal in seconds.
About Janine Melnitz
Janine Melnitz is the Ghostbusters receptionist who sounds unimpressed by ghosts and basically everything else. Played by Annie Potts, she turned answering phones into a power move and made red glasses a personality. She’s blunt, funny, and always one step ahead of the chaos swirling around the firehouse. When the phone rings, she owns the moment with that famous We got one.
Fans love Janine because she’s the perfect mix of sarcasm and competence. She may not swing a proton pack often, but she grounds the team with pure New York energy. Her look screams late 80s office chic and it’s instantly recognizable at cons. Janine shows up across films and animated series, and she even returns in the newer movies, still serving attitude with a side of iconic eyewear. If you want a Ghostbusters costume that’s stylish, comfy, and dripping with personality, Janine is the move.
