Women's Elf Costume
Spread holiday cheer in a classic red and green festive elf outfit.
The women's holiday elf is a festive favorite for Christmas parties, parades, and holiday events. This classic look features a vibrant green and red tunic or dress, a pointed elf hat, and whimsical accessories. It is a cheerful, recognizable costume that brings instant holiday spirit wherever you go.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Women's Elf costume
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Green and red elf dress or tunic
A brushed flannel or felt dress featuring a jagged hemline, gold trim, and decorative peppermint or gold buttons.
DIY: Use an oversized green t-shirt, cut the hem into points, and fabric-glue red felt collar points and gold bells to it.
Black waist belt
A wide black faux-leather belt with a large, shiny gold buckle to cinch the waist.
DIY: Cut a strip of black felt and wrap it around your waist, securing it with a cardboard buckle wrapped in gold foil.
Red and green striped tights
Opaque, stretchy knit tights with alternating horizontal red and green stripes.
DIY: Wear solid red or solid green leggings if striped tights are unavailable.
Pointed elf hat
A conical green felt hat with a red folded brim and a small brass bell sewn to the pointed tip.
DIY: Roll a sheet of green felt into a cone, glue the seam, add a red felt band around the base, and stitch a small bell to the top.
Pointed shoe covers
Curled-toe felt shoe covers in red or green that slip over your regular flats or boots.
DIY: Wear solid red or green ballet flats and attach small gold jingle bells to the toes using safety pins.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red and green striped tights or leggings first.
- 2
Slip on the green and red elf dress or tunic, ensuring the collar is flat.
- 3
Fasten the wide black belt around your waist, centering the gold buckle.
- 4
Put on your base shoes, then slip the curled-toe elf shoe covers over them.
- 5
Secure the pointed elf hat onto your head, using bobby pins if needed to keep it in place.
- 6
Gently shake your head to ensure the bells on your hat and shoes jingle as you walk.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair in playful pigtails, braids, or loose curls. Apply bright red lipstick, a touch of rosy pink blush on the apples of your cheeks, and optional light gold glitter on your cheekbones for a magical holiday glow.
Women's Elf for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, or another workshop elf in matching colors.
- group
- Gather a team of workshop elves carrying wooden toys, led by someone dressed as Santa.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a fleece elf jumpsuit and a soft, elastic-band elf hat.
- Plus size
- Look for an A-line elf dress with a stretchy elastic waist and an adjustable tie belt for comfort.
- pet
- A simple red and green ruffled collar with tiny jingle bells for a festive dog or cat.
Tips
- If wearing the costume outdoors, layer a thermal long-sleeve shirt underneath the tunic.
- Make sure the shoe covers fit securely over comfortable walking shoes if you plan to be on your feet.
- Test the jingle bells beforehand; if they are too loud, you can muffle them slightly with a tiny drop of hot glue inside the bell.
- Carry a small prop like a wrapped gift box or a giant candy cane for festive holiday photos.
Women's Elf costume FAQ
- What shoes should I wear with a women's elf costume?
- Comfortable black or red ballet flats, boots, or sneakers work best. You can easily slide pointed felt elf shoe covers right over them.
- How can I make a quick DIY elf costume?
- Wear a green tunic or oversized green shirt, cinch it with a black belt, wear red leggings, and make a simple cone hat out of green felt.
- Is this costume suitable for outdoor holiday events?
- Yes, but you should size up the dress or tunic so you can comfortably layer warm leggings and a long-sleeve shirt underneath.
Did you know? While elves have roots in Norse mythology, the image of the diminutive, red-and-green-clad Christmas elf working in Santa's workshop was popularized in American literature during the mid-19th century.