Christmas Ornament Costume
Bring festive sparkle to any holiday party as a giant Christmas bauble.
The Christmas ornament is a classic festive archetype that turns you into a giant, shiny holiday decoration. It is popular for ugly sweater parties, holiday parades, and family photos because it is cheerful, instantly recognizable, and easy to customize. The look centers on a round, colorful spherical body topped with a metallic cap and hanger loop.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Christmas Ornament costume
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Round Ornament Body tunic or sphere
A round fabric tunic or paper-mache sphere made from metallic, glittery red or green material.
DIY: Decorate an oversized red sweatshirt with glitter felt stripes and gold sequins.
Gold or Silver Metallic Cap Headpiece
A metallic gold fabric or foam cylinder worn on the head with a wire loop attached to mimic an ornament hook.
DIY: Cover a small cardboard craft box with gold foil and attach a bent gold pipe cleaner loop on top.
Matching Tights or Leggings
Form-fitting black, gold, or green opaque leggings to keep the focus on the round tunic.
DIY: Use any pair of plain black or dark green leggings from your closet.
Long-Sleeve Undershirt
A basic black or color-coordinated long-sleeve cotton shirt worn under the ornament body for warm indoor comfort.
DIY: Layer a comfortable thermal long-sleeve top under the costume.
Metallic Flat Shoes or Sneakers
Comfortable gold, silver, or green shoes that match the shiny festive theme.
DIY: Spray-paint an old pair of sneakers with gold metallic fabric paint.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on a comfortable base layer consisting of dark leggings and a long-sleeve cotton top.
- 2
Step into or slip on the spherical ornament tunic over your head, adjusting the armholes for mobility.
- 3
Attach any extra decorative elements, such as glitter ribbons, oversized tinsel garlands, or plastic holly leaves, to the front of the tunic.
- 4
Place the gold metallic cap headpiece securely on your head, using bobby pins or a hidden headband to anchor it.
- 5
Finish the look with matching metallic shoes and subtle festive makeup.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neatly tied back in a low bun or ponytail so the silver or gold cap headpiece fits securely. Apply metallic eyeshadow, subtle cheek highlighter, and a festive red lipstick to complement the shiny ornament color scheme.
Christmas Ornament for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as a Christmas Ornament and a Christmas Tree or a mischievous cat trying to knock the ornament off.
- group
- Dress as a matching set of multi-colored ornament baubles (red, blue, gold, and green) hanging from a party group.
- kids
- Use a foam cutout sandwich-board tunic with lightweight felt details for easy walking at school plays.
- Plus size
- Opt for a lightweight A-line tunic styled with vertical glitter stripes for a comfortable, flattering fit.
- pet
- Attach a lightweight soft plush ornament cap to a green pet sweater.
Tips
- Select a lightweight foam or fabric tunic instead of rigid cardboard so you can comfortably sit down during indoor holiday dinner parties.
- For family holiday photo shoots, stand slightly angled toward the key light to capture the metallic shine of the fabric.
- If attending a crowded office party, ensure the tunic diameter allows you to navigate doorways and food tables comfortably.
Christmas Ornament costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Christmas ornament costume?
- Cut two large circles from metallic foam or stiff felt, paint decorative glitter patterns on them, stitch or glue the shoulder straps together, and wear it over leggings with a gold paper cup hat.
- Is a Christmas ornament costume comfortable for indoor holiday parties?
- Yes, if made from flexible metallic fabric or soft padded foam, it provides complete freedom of movement while staying lightweight and breathable indoors.
- What do you wear under a Christmas ornament tunic?
- Wear a simple black or color-matched long-sleeve shirt and dark opaque leggings or tights to let the colorful round tunic stand out.
Did you know? Glass Christmas ornaments were first manufactured in Lauscha, Germany, in the 1840s before becoming a world-wide staple of holiday decorating.