Grammy Award Costume
Shine bright as music's most prestigious and iconic golden trophy.
The Grammy Award is the ultimate symbol of musical achievement, recognized worldwide by its distinct golden gramophone design. People choose this costume for its high-impact metallic shine, humorous novelty appeal, and unmistakable pop culture status. The look consists of a gleaming gold outfit topped with a structured, metallic gold gramophone horn headpiece or body frame.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $30–100
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What you need for a Grammy Award costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Grammy Award costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Gold bodysuit or morphsuit
A full-body metallic gold spandex suit to serve as the gleaming base of the trophy.
DIY: Wear a tight gold long-sleeve shirt and matching gold leggings.
Gold poster board or foam sheets
Stiff, shiny gold metallic poster board to construct the gramophone horn and base.
DIY: Paint standard cardboard with high-gloss metallic gold spray paint.
Gramophone horn headpiece
A DIY flared cone shape attached to a sturdy headband to mimic the classic award silhouette.
DIY: Roll gold poster board into a wide cone, flare the edges, and hot glue it to a thick plastic headband.
Black display base
A square black foam board or fabric skirt worn around the waist to represent the trophy's pedestal.
DIY: Cut a square collar out of black cardboard to wear around your waist or neck.
Gold face and body paint
Metallic gold makeup to cover any exposed skin on your face, neck, and hands for a seamless statue look.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Grammy Award costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the metallic gold bodysuit or matching gold top and bottom set.
- 2
Construct the gramophone horn by rolling a sheet of gold poster board into a cone, securing the seam with strong tape or hot glue.
- 3
Gently flare and fold the wide end of the cone outward to create the classic bell shape of the speaker horn.
- 4
Attach the narrow end of the gold horn to a sturdy headband using hot glue and wire reinforcement.
- 5
Cut a square piece of black foam board with a center hole to wear as a waist skirt or chest plate, mimicking the trophy's black pedestal.
- 6
Apply metallic gold face paint to any exposed skin, including your face, ears, and neck.
- 7
Put on the headpiece and step onto your imaginary red carpet.
Makeup & hair
Slick your hair back completely using strong-hold gel, or wear a metallic gold wig. Cover all exposed skin with highly pigmented, cosmetic-grade metallic gold face and body paint.
Grammy Award for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as the golden Grammy Award trophy while the other dresses as a glamorous, red-carpet-ready pop star holding them.
- group
- A squad of music stars holding multiple DIY Grammy trophies, or a group of different music awards (Grammy, Oscar, Emmy, Tony).
- kids
- A simplified version using a gold t-shirt and a small, lightweight gold cardboard horn attached to a comfortable elastic headband.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting gold metallic tunic or metallic gold dress paired with the DIY gramophone headpiece.
- pet
- A small gold metallic dog vest with a tiny, lightweight gold foil horn attached to a soft elastic strap.
Tips
- Make sure the headpiece is lightweight and balanced so it doesn't slip off when you tilt your head.
- If using face paint, set it with a metallic gold powder or a high-quality setting spray to prevent smudging on your costume.
- Keep your hands free by attaching the gramophone horn to your head or shoulders rather than carrying it as a handheld prop.
- Wear comfortable gold shoes or cover regular shoes with gold foil wrap to complete the solid-gold look.
Grammy Award costume FAQ
- How do I make the gramophone horn stay on my head?
- Use a wide, sturdy plastic headband as the base. Reinforce the connection point between the headband and the lightweight gold poster board horn with hot glue and a small piece of craft wire.
- What is the best material for a DIY Grammy costume?
- Shiny metallic gold poster board or EVA foam spray-painted gold are the best materials because they are lightweight, hold their shape, and reflect light beautifully.
- Can I walk around easily in this costume?
- Yes, if you build the gramophone horn as a headpiece or shoulder attachment, your arms and legs will remain completely free for walking and socializing.
Did you know? The Grammy Award trophy was originally going to be called the 'Gramophone Award' and is designed to look like a vintage late-19th-century gramophone.