Mean Girls Jingle Bell Rock Costume
Channel iconic Y2K holiday glam with the Plastics' famous talent show look.
The Jingle Bell Rock outfit from Mean Girls is one of pop culture's most recognizable holiday looks. Originally worn by Regina, Gretchen, Karen, and Cady for the North Shore High winter talent show, this costume pairs classic Santa flair with early-2000s glam. It consists of a red velvet top and miniskirt trimmed in fluffy white faux fur, complete with a black belt, elbow-length gloves, and a matching Santa hat.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Mean Girls Jingle Bell Rock costume
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Red velvet faux-fur trimmed top
A strapless sweetheart or tank-style red velvet top featuring plush white faux-fur trim along the neckline.
DIY: Glue white fluffy marabou boa trim around the top hem of a plain red camisole or tube top.
Red fur-trimmed miniskirt
A high-waisted red velvet skirt with a wide white faux-fur border around the bottom hemline.
DIY: Attach white fur trim or boa to the bottom edge of an existing red pencil or skater miniskirt.
Black waist belt
A medium-to-wide black faux patent leather belt worn high over the skirt waistline.
DIY: Use any wide black belt or cut a strip of black vinyl fabric and fasten with a large safety pin.
Elbow-length black gloves
Sleek, satin or matte black opera-length gloves pulled past the elbows.
Classic Santa hat
A standard red fleece Santa hat trimmed with white fur and a white pom-pom tip.
Black boots or pumps
Black knee-high boots or black pointed-toe high heels.
DIY: Wear black dress shoes with black tights if knee-high boots aren't available.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red velvet top and matching fur-trimmed miniskirt.
- 2
Cinch the black waist belt over the top of the skirt to define the waist line.
- 3
Pull on the long black opera gloves, pulling them smooth up to your upper arms.
- 4
Place the red and white Santa hat on your head, angling the pom-pom slightly to one side.
- 5
Finish with black knee-high boots or black pumps.
- 6
Optionally add pink lip gloss and Y2K holiday makeup to complete the Plastics look.
Makeup & hair
Opt for full Y2K glam featuring frosty eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, rosy blush, and heavy pink lip gloss. Style hair in voluminous loose curls or a super-sleek straight blowout with a side part.
Mean Girls Jingle Bell Rock for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Aaron Samuels wearing his North Shore High jersey or Santa hat, or Damien in a blue hoodie and sunglasses.
- group
- Recreate the entire 4-person group with Cady, Regina, Gretchen, and Karen performing the talent show dance.
- kids
- Choose a knee-length red fur-trimmed dress with black tights, flat shoes, and a Santa hat.
- Plus size
- Look for stretch-velvet Santa crop-and-skirt sets or an A-line Santa dress with a cinch belt.
- pet
- Put a small red Santa cape with white faux fur trim and a mini Santa hat on your dog or cat.
Tips
- Layer sheer skin-tone tights under the miniskirt for extra warmth during chilly indoor/outdoor holiday events.
- Ensure your belt fits snug over the skirt waist to replicate the sleek 2000s silhouette.
- For party dance floors, swap high heels for black flat knee-high boots so you can recreate the dance routine comfortably.
Mean Girls Jingle Bell Rock costume FAQ
- What shoes should I wear with a Mean Girls Christmas outfit?
- Black knee-high leather or suede boots are classic, though black pumps or heeled ankle booties also fit the look.
- Is the Mean Girls Jingle Bell Rock costume easy to DIY?
- Yes! You only need a red top and skirt, white faux fur trim (or boa) glued to the edges, a black belt, long black gloves, and a Santa hat.
- Can I wear this to a family holiday gathering?
- Yes, you can easily adapt it by wearing a full-length red velvet Santa dress or adding black leggings underneath.
Did you know? The iconic talent show scene was choreographed to resemble early-2000s pop star music video performances, creating one of the most quoted holiday movie moments in cinema history.