Martini Costume
A classic, sophisticated cocktail look complete with the iconic olive garnish.
The Martini is the ultimate symbol of mid-century sophistication and modern cocktail culture, making it a highly popular choice for creative partygoers. This costume captures the sleek aesthetic of a classic dirty martini, featuring a metallic silver base to represent the glass and a handmade olive-on-a-toothpick accessory. It is a fun, lighthearted look that is guaranteed to be a conversation starter at any gathering.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Martini costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Martini costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Silver dress or top and skirt set
A metallic silver sequin or satin dress to mimic the reflective, sleek look of a martini glass.
DIY: Wear a plain grey or silver t-shirt and spray it with fabric glitter.
Green foam balls
Two or three 3-inch smooth polystyrene foam balls to create the olives.
DIY: Roll up green tissue paper or newspaper into tight spheres and wrap them in green tape.
Olive green acrylic paint
Matte acrylic paint to color the foam balls like green pimento olives.
DIY: Use a wide green permanent marker to color the foam surface.
Red felt or craft foam
A small sheet of red felt to cut into small circles, representing the pimento stuffing.
DIY: Use red marker or red acrylic paint to paint a red circle on one side of each olive.
Wooden dowel or long skewer
A 12-inch to 18-inch wooden dowel to act as the cocktail toothpick.
DIY: Use a clean, sturdy tree branch stripped of bark or a long plastic chopstick.
Headband
A plain silver or black plastic headband to mount a mini martini glass or extra olive.
DIY: Attach a small cardboard cutout of a martini glass to a hair clip.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Martini costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Paint the foam balls with the olive green acrylic paint and let them dry completely.
- 2
Cut small circles out of the red felt and glue one onto each green foam ball to represent the pimento stuffing.
- 3
Carefully thread the green foam olives onto the wooden dowel, leaving a few inches of space at the bottom to hold it.
- 4
Put on the silver metallic dress or silver top and skirt combination.
- 5
Style your hair and secure the headband in place, optionally gluing a small felt olive or yellow lemon twist cutout to it.
- 6
Carry the olive toothpick prop to complete the classic dirty martini look.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup clean and classic with a bold red lip to match the pimento, and style hair in a sleek, retro updo or a polished high ponytail.
Martini for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as an olive, a bartender, or a bottle of gin.
- group
- Have friends dress as different cocktails like an Espresso Martini (brown dress), a Cosmopolitan (pink dress), and a Margarita (green dress with a salted rim headpiece).
- kids
- A simple green t-shirt with a red circle on the chest, paired with a silver foil-wrapped cardboard collar shaped like a glass rim.
- Plus size
- A silver metallic A-line dress or a silver tunic paired with metallic leggings offers a comfortable, flattering fit.
- pet
- A small green dog sweater with a red felt circle attached to the back to look like a single olive.
Tips
- If using real wooden dowels, sand the ends slightly to prevent splinters while carrying your prop.
- Keep your hands free by attaching a small loop of ribbon to the wooden dowel so you can hang the olive toothpick from your wrist.
- Wear comfortable silver flats or sneakers if you plan on standing and socializing at a party all night.
- For an Espresso Martini variation, swap the silver dress for a rich espresso-brown dress and top it with white foam-like ruffles.
Martini costume FAQ
- How do I make the olive toothpick prop?
- Paint two or three foam balls olive green, glue a small red felt circle onto each for the pimento, and slide them onto a long wooden dowel.
- What should I wear if I don't want to wear a dress?
- You can wear a silver metallic t-shirt with grey jeans or a silver sequin blazer over an all-black outfit.
- How can I make this look like an Espresso Martini instead?
- Wear a dark brown dress or suit, add a white fluffy scarf or collar to represent the foam, and carry a prop decorated with three coffee beans.
Did you know? The martini's signature olive garnish became popular in the early 20th century, supposedly starting when French miners in California requested savory garnishes to balance the strong taste of the local alcohol.