Christmas in July
Bring festive holiday cheer to the warm summer sun.
Christmas in July is a festive summer celebration that blends holiday cheer with warm-weather styles. People choose this look for themed summer parties, backyard luaus, and mid-year office events. The classic outfit combines traditional Christmas elements like Santa hats with tropical staples like Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–50
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What you need for a Christmas in July costume
Hawaiian Christmas shirt
A short-sleeved button-down shirt in red or green, featuring tropical patterns mixed with Santa or palm tree motifs.
DIY: Take a regular green or red Hawaiian shirt and pin small plastic Christmas ornaments to the collar.
Summer shorts
Comfortable khaki shorts, linen shorts, or festive swim trunks.
DIY: Use any pair of casual summer shorts or board shorts you already own.
Tropical flower lei
A colorful neck lei made of silk flowers, preferably in red, green, and white holiday colors.
DIY: String together real or faux red hibiscus flowers and green leaves using a needle and thread.
Santa hat
A classic red plush Santa hat with a white faux-fur trim and pom-pom.
DIY: Use a straw sun hat and wrap a thick red ribbon around the crown.
Festive sunglasses
Fun novelty sunglasses, such as frames shaped like Christmas trees or classic aviators.
DIY: Decorate an old pair of sunglasses by gluing small red and green rhinestones to the frames.
Flip-flops or sandals
Casual brown, black, or red rubber flip-flops suitable for outdoor summer wear.
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the festive Hawaiian Christmas shirt, leaving the top couple of buttons open for a relaxed summer look.
- 2
Pair the shirt with your choice of khaki shorts, swim trunks, or a grass hula skirt.
- 3
Drape the red, green, and white tropical flower lei around your neck.
- 4
Place the classic red Santa hat on your head, tilting it slightly to one side for a casual vibe.
- 5
Slide on your festive sunglasses or rest them on top of your Santa hat.
- 6
Slip into comfortable beach sandals or flip-flops to complete the summer-holiday fusion.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair casual, messy, and beach-ready. For a fun touch, apply a dab of white zinc oxide sunscreen to the bridge of your nose to emphasize the sunny beach theme.
Christmas in July for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One dresses as Summer Santa in a Hawaiian shirt and shorts, while the other goes as a Tropical Elf in a green grass skirt and festive lei.
- group
- A squad of 'Santa's Summer Helpers' wearing matching tropical Christmas shirts, straw hats, and holding inflatable candy canes.
- kids
- A mini Santa look featuring a red swim rash guard, board shorts, and a lightweight felt Santa hat.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, breathable button-down Hawaiian shirt paired with comfortable elastic-waist linen shorts.
- pet
- A lightweight red and green floral bandana paired with a miniature plush Santa hat secured with an elastic chin strap.
Tips
- Opt for lightweight, breathable fabrics like cotton or rayon to stay cool in the July heat.
- Keep accessories lightweight; swap heavy velvet Santa hats for felt or straw alternatives.
- Bring inflatable summer props like candy canes, palm trees, or reindeer pool floats for fun photo ops.
Christmas in July costume FAQ
- What do you wear to a Christmas in July party?
- The standard attire is a mix of Christmas and summer wear, such as a Hawaiian shirt with Christmas patterns, a Santa hat, shorts, and a flower lei.
- How can I make a DIY Christmas in July costume?
- Take a regular Hawaiian shirt and pin small plastic Christmas ornaments or tinsel to the collar, then top it off with a classic Santa hat.
- Is a Christmas in July costume hot to wear?
- Not if you plan ahead. Avoid heavy velvet or fleece Claus suits and instead use breathable cotton shirts, shorts, and sandals.
Did you know? The phrase 'Christmas in July' was popularized by a 1940 Hollywood comedy film of the same name, directed by Preston Sturges.