Disco Ball Costume
Bring the ultimate 1970s dance floor energy to your next party.
The disco ball is the ultimate symbol of 1970s nightlife, designed to catch the light and keep the party moving. Dressing as a disco ball is a fun, high-energy choice for anyone who loves retro style, glitter, and standing out in a crowd. The look centers on highly reflective silver materials, metallic fabrics, or actual mirrored tiles that catch every beam of light.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $25–80
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What you need for a Disco Ball costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Disco Ball costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Silver sequin dress or bodysuit
A highly reflective, silver sequined dress, tunic, or jumpsuit that mimics the faceted surface of a mirror ball.
DIY: Glue square metallic silver paper tiles onto an old grey t-shirt or dress.
Metallic silver leggings or tights
Shiny, liquid-metal style silver leggings to keep the metallic theme consistent from head to toe.
DIY: Wear light grey tights dusted with silver body glitter.
Silver glitter makeup or face gems
Chunky silver face glitter or small adhesive craft mirrors applied safely to the cheekbones.
DIY: Use silver metallic eyeshadow blended outward toward the temples.
Disco ball earrings
Miniature hanging disco ball earrings that actually spin and catch the light.
DIY: Wrap two small foam balls in aluminum foil and attach them to blank earring hooks.
Silver metallic boots or shoes
Platform boots or sneakers in a bright, reflective silver finish.
DIY: Wrap a pair of old shoes in silver metallic duct tape.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Disco Ball costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the silver sequin dress, tunic, or bodysuit as your reflective base layer.
- 2
Pull on the metallic silver leggings or tights to extend the shiny effect down your legs.
- 3
Put on the silver metallic boots or platform shoes to add some retro height.
- 4
Apply silver face glitter or small, skin-safe adhesive rhinestones around your eyes and cheekbones.
- 5
Put on the disco ball earrings and any other silver metallic jewelry.
- 6
Spritz your hair with silver glitter hairspray for an all-over sparkling finish.
Makeup & hair
Go bold with heavy silver metallic eyeshadow, dramatic winged eyeliner, and chunky silver glitter on the cheekbones. Style your hair in voluminous 70s-style curls, a high ponytail, or spray it with temporary silver glitter hairspray.
Disco Ball for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a 1970s disco dancer in a colorful polyester leisure suit.
- group
- Have a group dress as different dance floor elements, including a DJ, a retro dancer, and a colorful strobe light.
- kids
- Use a round silver metallic poncho or a metallic silver balloon-shaped tunic for an easy-to-wear kids' version.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting silver sequin shift dress or an oversized metallic silver tunic offers a comfortable, dazzling fit.
- pet
- Attach a lightweight, soft silver sequin fabric band around a pet's harness.
Tips
- Wear this costume to events with moving lights or strobe lights to maximize the reflective effect.
- If using real sequins or glitter, prepare for a little bit of shedding throughout the night.
- Keep the rest of your accessories silver to maintain the monochromatic, metallic look.
- Choose comfortable silver sneakers if you plan on dancing all night instead of wearing high platform boots.
Disco Ball costume FAQ
- How do I make a round DIY disco ball costume?
- You can use papier-mâché over a large beach balloon, cut out arm and head holes, paint it silver, and glue rows of square metallic silver paper or foil tiles to the surface.
- What is the easiest way to dress like a disco ball?
- The easiest way is to wear a matching silver sequin dress or shirt paired with metallic silver leggings and glittery makeup.
- Is a disco ball costume comfortable for a party?
- Yes, if you choose a soft sequin fabric or metallic tunic rather than a rigid papier-mâché shell, you will have full mobility to sit and dance.
Did you know? The earliest documented use of a disco ball dates back to 1897 in Boston, where they were used in dance halls long before the 1970s disco craze popularized them worldwide.