Christmas Lights Costume
Light up any holiday party with a colorful glowing festive look.
The Christmas lights costume is a fun, highly festive holiday look that turns you into a walking set of glowing tree lights. People choose this outfit for ugly sweater parties, parade walks, and family holiday gatherings because it instantly brings joy and brightens up any room. The classic ensemble features battery-powered multicolored LED string lights wrapped around dark clothing, green tinsel garland, and a glowing star topper.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–40
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What you need for a Christmas Lights costume
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Dark Base Outfit
Black or dark green sweater and leggings or jeans to serve as a high-contrast background for the bright lights.
DIY: Use any dark long-sleeve shirt and matching thermal pants from your wardrobe.
Battery-Operated LED String Lights
Multicolored string lights with thin copper wire or green cord and a compact battery pack.
Green Tinsel Garland
Shiny metallic green pine garland wrapped around the body to mimic evergreen tree branches.
DIY: Cut evergreen tree shapes out of green felt and sew or pin them to your shirt.
Star Headband
A yellow or glittery gold star tree topper attached to a sturdy plastic headband.
DIY: Cut a star shape out of cardboard, coat it in gold glitter, and glue it to a headband.
Light Bulb Earrings or Necklace
Oversized plastic holiday light bulb jewelry that blinks or reflects room light.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on your dark long-sleeve shirt and matching dark trousers or leggings.
- 2
Drape the green tinsel garland diagonally around your torso, securing it at the shoulders and waist with safety pins.
- 3
Weave the battery-powered LED light string around the garland, attaching it with safety pins or zip ties so the bulbs face outward.
- 4
Secure the light string battery pack inside a pocket or attach it securely to your belt line.
- 5
Place the glittery gold star headband securely on top of your head.
- 6
Switch on the battery pack just before entering your holiday party to glow.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup cheerful with red lipstick and subtle glitter highlighter on the cheekbones. Style hair neatly pulled back or in a low bun so it does not tangle with the star headband or lights.
Christmas Lights for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as glowing Christmas lights while the partner wears a wall plug or Santa outfit.
- group
- A group can link together holding a single long decorative strand of faux lights, or each wear a different single light bulb color.
- kids
- Use lightweight felt tree cutout vests taped with child-safe glow sticks instead of wired electrical components.
- Plus size
- Wrap loose garland diagonally over a comfortable oversized knit sweater or dark tunic for a flexible, relaxed fit.
- pet
- Attach a lightweight strand of battery-operated fairy lights to a pet vest or harness for photos.
Tips
- Use cool-touch LED lights to ensure the bulbs stay completely cold against clothing all night.
- Tuck spare AA batteries into your pocket so your lights remain bright throughout the party.
- Keep safety pins tucked inside the outfit so the wires stay firmly attached while dancing or sitting down.
- Turn off the lights during bright family indoor photos to prevent glare, then turn them back on for group shots.
Christmas Lights costume FAQ
- How do you make a Christmas lights costume?
- Wrap a dark sweater in green tinsel garland, pin battery-operated LED light strings over the garland, store the battery pack in your pocket, and top off the look with a gold star headband.
- Are LED Christmas lights safe to wear on clothes?
- Yes, battery-powered LED string lights produce zero heat and run on low voltage, making them safe to wear on fabric.
- How do I secure light strings to my shirt?
- Use small safety pins or clear zip ties attached to the wiring at regular intervals, anchoring them to the fabric or garland.
Did you know? Electric Christmas tree lights were first created by Edward H. Johnson, an associate of Thomas Edison, in 1882.