Christmas Cosplay Costume Ideas

Christmas Cosplay party costumes can be anything from a hulk inspired Grinch costume to a  snowflake embellished Elsa. If you need a last minute costume or if you are looking for accessories to a costume you're creating here's some ideas. 

Santa Doom. Credit: Captcash Reddit

For the Santa Doom costume you'll need a night in armor costume and also a Santa's tunic and velvet cloak.   The red velvet cape below can be ordered on Amazon and is great for all kinds of Christmas cosplay costumes.

The Grinch Cosplay Costume

Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch are fun Christmas characters to use for cosplay. Cindy's loopy hair is best done by buying a pre-braided wig, which are readily available (see below). The Grinch can be done in a few ways. You can get just a Grinch mask and pair it with a Grinch Christmas sweater, or get the whole Grinch costume.  Examples of Grinch costumes can be found at the end of this post.

Cindy Lou Who and Grinch. Credit: twinzik

To put together the Grinch cosplay costume you'll need a grinch sweater or sweatshirt, and a grinch mask. The Cindy Lou Who costume can be made with a dress of your choice combined with a proper Cindy wig. She wears her hair in loopy braids with the middle section pony tail going straight up. You can also buy a festive Cindy Lou Who costume.

California Costumes Christmas Cosplay Costumes

California Costumes has a super selection of intricate holiday cosplay costumes like a sexy Mrs. Claus with a mini dress and cape,  as well as deluxe Mrs. Claus that has a floor length long cloak.  There are elf suits for men and women too - all in great detail and design.

Christmas Cosplay Costumes by Leg Avenue

If you're looking for a sexy Christmas dress then this is the place. Leg Avenue has both a red and green version of a sexy Mrs. Santa dress, both with a full mini-skirt and wide black belt. They have dresses and tights for plus sizes too!

Buddy and Jovie Cosplay Costumes from Elf the Movie

The costumes from Elf the Movie will be cosplay favorites forever. Buddy's green tunic and yellow tights are paired with blue elf shoes and a pointed hat. Jovie's pink dress has a red wide belt, red tights and pointy shoes. 

Jack Skellington and Sally Nightmare Before Christmas Cosplay Costumes

Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas movie produces two memorable characters in Jack Skellington and Sally, and their costumes are terrific. Sally's quilted purple and yellow dress is not in the traditional Christmas colors, but her red hair sure is.  Jack's black and white tuxedo style clothes come in styles for both men or women. Wear the mask or (even better) paint one on your face.

Biblical Characters Cosplay Costumes

Biblical character costumes aren't just for the church Nativity play. They're for cosplay parties too.  Shown here are costumes for a king, mary, and Jesus.  You can wear them as is, or be creative an pair them with your favorite superhero Christmas sweater.

Olaf Cosplay Costumes for Christmas

The Frozen characters are great inspiration for a Christmas cosplay party since the movie takes place in a winter wonderland.  You can dress as princess Elsa or better yet get one of these Olaf costumes. They range from jumpsuit style to all-out inflated mascot style outfits that you can have fun with for years to come.