Reindeer Costume
Spread holiday cheer with a classic, cozy reindeer look.
The reindeer is a beloved holiday classic, perfect for Christmas pageants, winter festivals, and festive Halloween parties. Whether you want to portray Rudolph with a bright red nose or a classic woodland caribou, this look is incredibly versatile and easy to assemble. The core outfit consists of a cozy brown base, plush antlers, and simple deer-inspired makeup.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Reindeer costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Reindeer costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Brown hooded jumpsuit or onesie
A soft, fleece brown jumpsuit with a white or cream-colored belly patch.
DIY: Wear a plain brown sweatshirt and matching sweatpants, then fabric-glue a white felt oval to the chest.
Antler headband
A comfortable headband featuring plush or plastic brown antlers, often with small ears attached.
DIY: Cut antler shapes out of brown felt or cardboard, stuff them, and attach them to a plain brown headband.
Red nose accessory
A clip-on red foam nose or a red jingle bell necklace to channel Rudolph.
DIY: Use red face paint or a red makeup pencil to draw a bright red circle on the tip of your nose.
Jingle bell collar
A red ribbon or collar adorned with small brass jingle bells to wear around the neck.
DIY: Thread brass craft bells onto a red ribbon and tie it loosely around your neck.
Brown gloves or mittens
Simple dark brown gloves to represent hooves.
DIY: Use any dark brown or black socks over your hands if you don't have gloves.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Reindeer costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown jumpsuit, onesie, or matching brown sweatpants and sweatshirt base.
- 2
If using a DIY felt belly patch, ensure it is securely fabric-glued or pinned to the center of your chest.
- 3
Place the antler headband securely on your head, positioning it just behind your hairline.
- 4
Fasten the jingle bell collar or red ribbon around your neck, ensuring it is comfortable and not too tight.
- 5
Apply the deer makeup, focusing on a dark nose tip, white spots on the cheeks, and dramatic eyeliner.
- 6
Put on the brown gloves to complete the hoof look.
- 7
Clip on the red foam nose if you are going for the Rudolph variant.
Makeup & hair
Use brown bronzer on your forehead and cheekbones, then paint white spots on your cheeks with face paint. Color the tip of your nose black (or red for Rudolph) and draw a line down to your upper lip, filling it in with black. Style your hair in two high buns to sit right next to your antler headband.
Reindeer for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as Rudolph and Santa Claus, or go as a pair of Santa's pulling team with matching harnesses.
- group
- Gather a group of nine to represent Santa's entire sleigh-pulling team, complete with name tags for Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and the rest.
- kids
- A soft, zip-up plush romper with built-in antlers on the hood is perfect and warm for toddlers.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting fleece onesie offers a comfortable, stretchy, and warm fit for all body types.
- pet
- A simple green or red harness with lightweight plush antlers attached is an easy way to include your dog.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Reindeer costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Dog reindeer costume
- A simple green or red harness with lightweight plush antlers attached is an easy way to include your dog.
Reindeer diy costume
- Skip the store: Wear a plain brown sweatshirt and matching sweatpants, then fabric-glue a white felt oval to the chest. Cut antler shapes out of brown felt or cardboard, stuff them, and attach them to a plain brown headband. Use red face paint or a red makeup pencil to draw a bright red circle on the tip of your nose.
Tips
- Onesies can get very warm indoors, so wear lightweight layers underneath like a t-shirt and shorts.
- If wearing this outdoors for caroling or trick-or-treating, the fleece material easily accommodates warm base layers underneath.
- Gently shake your collar to make the bells ring for festive photos and videos.
- Make sure the headband fits snugly so the antlers don't flop forward when you tilt your head.
Reindeer costume FAQ
- How do I make a quick DIY reindeer costume?
- Wear a brown hoodie and brown pants. Cut antler shapes out of brown cardboard, tape them to a headband, and use eyeliner to paint a black nose and white spots on your cheeks.
- What makeup do I need for a deer look?
- You only need black eyeliner or face paint for the nose and upper lip, white face paint or concealer for the cheek spots, and bronzer to contour your face.
- Can I wear this for Halloween and Christmas?
- Yes! This costume transitions perfectly from a cute woodland animal for Halloween to a festive holiday outfit for Christmas parties and parades.
Did you know? While Rudolph is the most famous reindeer today, he was actually created in 1939 as a promotional coloring book character for the Montgomery Ward department store.