Mariah Carey Costume
Step into the spotlight as the ultimate Queen of Christmas and pop diva.
Mariah Carey is a legendary pop diva, celebrated globally for her incredible vocal range and her status as the undisputed Queen of Christmas. Her most recognizable look is the iconic red velvet Santa-style outfit from her record-breaking 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' music video. This costume captures that exact festive glamour, blending holiday cheer with high-fashion diva energy.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Mariah Carey costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mariah Carey costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Red velvet hooded dress
A form-fitting red velvet mini dress featuring white faux-fur trim along the hood, cuffs, and hemline.
DIY: Trim a basic red long-sleeve dress with white faux-fur ribbon using fabric glue.
Black waist belt
A wide black faux-leather belt with a prominent, polished gold buckle to cinch the waist.
Black knee-high boots
Sleek, high-heeled black leather or suede knee-high boots.
DIY: Wear black heeled ankle boots paired with opaque black knee-high socks.
Silver microphone
A classic silver handheld vocal microphone, ideally covered in faux rhinestones for extra sparkle.
DIY: Wrap a toy microphone in silver glitter tape or stick-on craft rhinestones.
Gold hoop earrings
Large, thin polished gold hoop earrings to frame the face.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mariah Carey costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red velvet hooded Santa dress, ensuring the faux-fur trim sits neatly at the wrists and hem.
- 2
Secure the wide black belt tightly around your natural waist, centering the gold buckle.
- 3
Pull on the black knee-high heeled boots over bare legs or sheer tights.
- 4
Style your hair into voluminous, bouncy blonde waves, or secure your styled wig.
- 5
Apply glamorous makeup, focusing on a glossy lip and defined, long eyelashes.
- 6
Put on the gold hoop earrings and pick up your rhinestone-covered microphone prop.
Makeup & hair
Style hair into voluminous, bouncy honey-blonde waves with a side part. For makeup, go for a classic 90s glam look: a soft smoky eye with long, fluttery eyelashes, defined brows, and a glossy, lined nude or soft pink lip.
Mariah Carey for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Santa Claus, or have your partner dress as a giant wrapped Christmas present.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as backup dancers in matching green velvet elf outfits while you take center stage.
- kids
- A miniature red velvet Santa dress with white fur trim and cozy black boots.
- Plus size
- A high-stretch red velvet skater-style hooded dress offers a comfortable, flattering, and festive fit.
- pet
- A small red velvet dog sweater with white faux-fur trim and a tiny matching Santa hat.
Tips
- If wearing this for an outdoor Halloween event, add sheer nude tights or skin-toned fleece-lined leggings for warmth.
- Practice your best diva hand gestures and dramatic mic-holding poses for photos.
- Keep a portable speaker in your bag to play 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' whenever you enter a room.
Did you know? Mariah Carey's holiday classic 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' was recorded in August, and she reportedly decorated the studio with Christmas trees and lights to get into the festive spirit.