Blades of Glory Costume
Bring the fire and ice to the rink in style.
Based on the hit 2007 comedy film, a Blades of Glory costume lets you step into the spandex of rival figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels and Jimmy MacElroy. Perfect for duos, this look features outrageous, sequined, and fringed unitards that capture the over-the-top theatricality of professional ice skating. Whether you choose Chazz's fiery red jumpsuit or Jimmy's icy blue bodysuit, you are guaranteed to turn heads.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Blades of Glory costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Blades of Glory costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Fire or Ice Spandex Jumpsuit
A form-fitting, long-sleeved unitard in either bright red with gold/orange flame details (Chazz) or light blue with silver and white accents (Jimmy).
DIY: Decorate a solid red or blue morphsuit with fabric paint, sequins, and metallic fabric cutouts.
Chiffon Arm Fringe
Flowing fabric streamers attached to the sleeves that mimic the movement of an ice skater.
DIY: Cut strips of sheer chiffon fabric and safety pin or sew them along the undersides of the sleeves.
Gold or Silver Medallion
A large, shiny gold or silver toy medal on a patriotic red, white, and blue neck ribbon.
DIY: Cut a circle out of cardboard, wrap it in gold foil, and attach it to a tricolor ribbon.
White Ice Skates or Boot Covers
White shoe covers designed to look like figure skates, complete with silver felt blades at the bottom.
DIY: Wear white high-top sneakers or boots and attach silver-painted cardboard strips to the soles to mimic blades.
Stylized Wig
A shaggy, dark brown wig for Chazz's wild mane, or a neat, feathered blonde wig for Jimmy's pristine look.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Blades of Glory costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the form-fitting spandex jumpsuit carefully to avoid snagging any sequins or fringe.
- 2
Style your chosen wig: use hairspray to make Chazz's shag look messy and voluminous, or brush Jimmy's blonde hair into a neat, feathered style.
- 3
Slip the white skate boot covers over your regular athletic shoes or boots.
- 4
Drape the gold or silver winner's medal around your neck.
- 5
Strike a dramatic, theatrical figure skating pose to complete the transformation.
Makeup & hair
For Chazz, add a light, scruffy fake beard or stubble. For Jimmy, keep your face clean-shaven and apply a touch of bronzer for a sun-kissed, competitive glow.
Blades of Glory for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as Chazz Michael Michaels in the fire jumpsuit and Jimmy MacElroy in the ice jumpsuit for the ultimate gold-medal duo.
- group
- Add a third person dressed as coach Robert 'Mac' McElroy in a vintage track jacket with a whistle.
- kids
- A miniature version of the blue ice jumpsuit makes for a hilarious and adorable kids' costume.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-knit spandex jumpsuits with generous elastane content for a comfortable, flexible fit.
Tips
- Spandex can be thin; wear nude, seamless undergarments or a base layer underneath for comfort and coverage.
- The boot covers are designed for indoor shoes, so choose comfortable sneakers as your base footwear for walking around.
- Practice a few signature synchronized skating poses with your partner for photos.
Blades of Glory costume FAQ
- What do the Blades of Glory costumes look like?
- They are skin-tight, long-sleeved figure skating jumpsuits. Chazz wears a red jumpsuit with yellow and orange flame patterns, while Jimmy wears a light blue jumpsuit with silver and white ice-crystal patterns.
- Can I wear real ice skates with this costume?
- It is not recommended for safety and floor damage. Instead, use white boot covers designed to look like skates over regular sneakers.
- Is this costume good for couples?
- Yes, it is one of the most popular comedy couples' costumes, featuring the contrasting 'Fire and Ice' themes worn by the two main characters.
Did you know? To prepare for their roles, stars Will Ferrell and Jon Heder had to undergo intensive ice skating boot camps for several weeks to perform their own basic stunts.