One Tree Hill Costume
Represent the Ravens with classic Tree Hill high school spirit.
One Tree Hill is a beloved 2000s teen drama filled with romance, rivalry, and high school basketball. Fans love dressing up as their favorite characters, making the Tree Hill Ravens basketball jersey and the Ravens cheerleader uniform the most popular and recognizable looks from the show. This guide covers how to put together both iconic athletic styles.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a One Tree Hill costume
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Ravens Basketball Jersey
A blue and white mesh basketball jersey featuring 'Ravens' on the front and Lucas (3) or Nathan (23) on the back.
DIY: Buy a plain blue mesh basketball jersey and use white iron-on vinyl letters and numbers to add 'Ravens' and your chosen player number.
Athletic Shorts
Matching blue basketball shorts with white side stripes.
DIY: Use plain blue athletic shorts you already own.
Ravens Cheerleader Uniform
A two-piece cheerleading outfit featuring a blue and white sleeveless shell top with 'Ravens' across the chest and a matching pleated skirt.
DIY: Attach a printed 'Ravens' logo patch to a blue and white athletic tank top and pair it with a white pleated tennis skirt.
Blue and White Pom Poms
Classic metallic or plastic cheerleading pom poms in royal blue and white.
White Athletic Sneakers
Classic white canvas sneakers or athletic running shoes.
DIY: Use any clean white sneakers from your closet.
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How to put it together
- 1
Choose your character path: the Ravens basketball player (Lucas or Nathan) or a Ravens cheerleader (Brooke or Peyton).
- 2
For the player look, slip on the blue and white Ravens basketball jersey over a white t-shirt or wear it on its own, paired with matching blue athletic shorts.
- 3
For the cheerleader look, put on the blue and white Ravens cheer shell top and matching pleated skirt.
- 4
Put on white athletic crew socks and clean white sneakers.
- 5
If going as a cheerleader, grab a pair of blue and white pom poms to hold as your main prop.
- 6
For the basketball player, carry a standard orange basketball to complete the sporty aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
For the cheerleader look, style hair in a high, bouncy ponytail secured with a white ribbon scrunchie, keeping makeup fresh and natural with a touch of lip gloss. For the basketball player look, keep hair casual and slightly messy, as if fresh off the court.
One Tree Hill for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a Nathan Scott #23 jersey with a Haley James Scott casual outfit, or a Lucas Scott jersey with a Brooke Davis cheerleader uniform.
- group
- Gather a group to form the ultimate Ravens starting lineup and cheer squad, featuring multiple jerseys and cheerleaders.
- kids
- Dress kids in mini blue and white basketball jerseys or cheerleader skirts for a cute sporty look.
- Plus size
- Both the loose-fit basketball jerseys and pleated cheer skirts are widely available in inclusive sizing with comfortable stretch waistbands.
Tips
- Wear comfortable white sneakers, as this sporty costume involves a lot of walking.
- If dressing up in cooler weather, layer a long-sleeve white undershirt beneath the basketball jersey or cheer top.
- Carry a basketball as a prop; it makes for great action shots and instantly clarifies who you are.
- Use iron-on letters for a budget-friendly DIY jersey if you cannot find a pre-made one in time.
One Tree Hill costume FAQ
- What numbers were Lucas and Nathan Scott on One Tree Hill?
- Lucas Scott wore jersey number 3, and Nathan Scott wore jersey number 23 for the Tree Hill Ravens.
- How can I make a DIY Peyton Sawyer costume?
- You can easily dress as Peyton by wearing a vintage band t-shirt, dark skinny jeans, black combat boots, and carrying a vinyl record or drawing a fake comet tattoo on your shoulder.
- What is the school mascot for One Tree Hill?
- The school mascot is the Ravens, which is why the sports uniforms feature royal blue, white, and black colors with the Raven name.
Did you know? The iconic gym where the Ravens played basketball in the show is a real location in Wilmington, North Carolina, where Michael Jordan actually played his high school basketball games.