Christmas Tree Costume
Be the center of holiday cheer in a festive, decorated look.
The Christmas Tree is a beloved symbol of the winter holidays, making it a popular, lighthearted choice for Halloween, holiday parties, and community events. This look typically consists of a green, conical tunic or dress decorated with tinsel garland, colorful ornaments, and a bright gold star headpiece. It is a highly customizable costume that lets you be as simple or as elaborately decorated as you like.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–75
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What you need for a Christmas Tree costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Christmas Tree costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Green tunic or dress
A green, A-line dress, felt poncho, or foam-backed triangular tunic to represent the tree body.
DIY: Cut a large triangle from green felt, cut a hole for your head, and wear it over a green shirt.
Tinsel garland
Shiny silver or gold tinsel wrapped horizontally around the body like tree garland.
DIY: Drape leftover holiday tinsel from your home decorations around your shoulders.
Colorful ornaments
Lightweight plastic ball ornaments or felt cutouts attached to the green fabric.
DIY: Cut colorful circles out of felt or craft foam and safety-pin them to your outfit.
Gold star headband
A headband featuring a large, upright gold star to serve as the tree topper.
DIY: Cut a star out of yellow cardboard, cover it in gold glitter, and hot-glue it to a plain headband.
Brown leggings or pants
Brown pants or tights to represent the tree trunk.
DIY: Use any dark brown or black pants you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Christmas Tree costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown leggings or pants to establish the 'trunk' base.
- 2
Slip on the green tunic, dress, or felt poncho.
- 3
Wrap the silver or gold tinsel garland spirally around your torso, securing it with safety pins.
- 4
Attach lightweight plastic ornaments or felt circles evenly across the green fabric.
- 5
Place the gold star headband securely on your head.
- 6
Optionally, wrap battery-operated LED fairy lights around your torso for a glowing effect, keeping the battery pack in your pocket.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple and pulled back so the star headband stands out. For makeup, try festive red lipstick and gold glitter eyeshadow to match the holiday theme.
Christmas Tree for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Santa Claus, an elf, or a wrapped Christmas present.
- group
- Have friends dress as various holiday elements like a snowman, a reindeer, gingerbread cookies, and nutcrackers.
- kids
- A simple green felt cone poncho with pom-pom ornaments and a small star hat is comfortable and easy for kids to wear.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, A-line green poncho or an inflatable tree suit offers a comfortable, flexible fit for all body types.
- pet
- A small green dog sweater decorated with felt ornaments and a lightweight star collar.
Tips
- Use shatterproof plastic or felt ornaments to avoid breakage if you bump into walls or people.
- If using battery-operated lights, ensure the wire is secured flat against your clothes so it doesn't snag.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the focus of the costume is entirely on your festive torso and headpiece.
- Keep safety pins on hand to quickly reattach any loose ornaments or tinsel during your event.
Christmas Tree costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Christmas Tree costume?
- Wear a green shirt or dress, wrap silver tinsel garland around yourself, safety-pin colorful plastic ornaments to the fabric, and wear a gold star headband.
- Can I use real Christmas lights on my costume?
- Yes, but only use battery-operated LED fairy lights. Never use plug-in lights, as they are a safety hazard and limit your mobility.
- What should I wear under the tree tunic?
- Wear a comfortable green or black long-sleeve shirt and brown pants or leggings to keep warm and represent the tree trunk.
Did you know? The tradition of decorating evergreen trees dates back to 16th-century Germany, where devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.