14 ways to dress as an elf for Christmas

Get into the festive spirit with our elf costume ideas

Turning up to your work Christmas party or family lunch in an elf costume is guaranteed to get a smile out of everyone. After all, isn’t that what Christmas is about? Besides presents and eating abundantly, of course. If you're keen to enjoy Christmas as one of Santa's little helpers, here are some stellar costume ideas for men and women.

Be an elf-made man

Let the other dads and uncles fight over who gets to be Santa, because you’re kitting up as one of his loyal helpers instead.

1. Classic Green Elf costume

If you want to go full elf, this classic elf costume features a bright green top and matching knickerbocker-style pants. The candy cane striped leggings are attached to the pants, and the whole thing comes with a matching floppy hat. You’ll just need to get some pointy elf shoes to finish your outfit.

2. Elf Onesie

Post-Christmas feast naps on the couch are now even comfier thanks to this Christmas elf onesie. With its red and green colours, attached hood, and accommodating fit, this is one cosy jumpsuit that'll hide all those extra helpings of Christmas pudding.

3. Elf Instant Kit

Keep it simple and transform in a flash with our printed elf t-shirt and matching hat.

4. Carry On Elf costume

Forget the reindeer and sleigh, the ultimate mode of travel this Christmas is on the back of a helpful elf. Giddy up!

5. Workshop Elf costume

Have your 'elf a merry little Christmas as a workshop elf in this ever-so-cute onesie. Pop on some pointy ears for extra elf-fect.

6. Santa Elf costume

Deliver some Yuletide cheer in an elf number that wouldn't look out of place in Santa's workshop. The fluffy trim around the hat, collar and sleeves give this snazzy costume a snuggly winter feel that everyone loves at Christmas.

Elf story origins date back to Germanic mythology and folklore, where tiny celestial humans had magical powers and helped people. There are also evil elves, but let’s not talk about them.

7. Holiday Elf Family costumes

Elves are adorable -- it’s a fact. These elf costume sets come in different sizes and are ideal for kids and adults alike. The costumes feature tops with faux peppermint lolly buttons (cute!) and candy-striped sleeves and leggings. Ladies and girls can frock up in ruffled bottom dresses complete with jingle bell elf hats.

Top-elf ideas for ladies

You'll bring joy to the world when you turn up wearing of our cute and festive elf costumes.

8. Elf Santa Helper costume

This Christmas elf costume brings a touch of 1950s glam, with green pedal pushers and a slim-fitting red top. It comes with a cute-as-an-elf hat and statement belt that would have you melting snow (if we had it in Australia at Christmas, of course).

9. Santa Elf Dress

Red and green should always be seen in the land of Santa’s little helpers. This dress, gloves, hat and belt set -- with its fluffy trimmings and jester cut skirt detail -- looks sweeter than Grandma's homemade shortbread. Pair it with some red and green tights, and you'll be set to jingle all the way.

10. Sexy Elf costume

This cute elf Christmas number is on the cheekier side, with a lace-up bodice, black lace trim, and red and green layered tutu skirt. Sleigh my name, sleigh my name! If you're not already taken, you won’t be a jingle lady for long wearing this.

11. Green Elf costume

Who knew that an elf Christmas costume could border on couture, darling? This slimline, long-sleeved midi dress in green has a statement belt and gold buttons, combined with red cuffs and neck trim. Grab some striped stockings to finish off this dashing number.

12. Accessories

All of these costumes will look great with a pair of our elf shoe covers or cute and comfy jester-style elf shoes. And if you're after something more understated, an elf hat and shoes can be worn with your regular clothes for a subtle elfish touch.

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." Will Ferrell as Elf, 2003

But wait, there’s myrrh!

Don’t forget the kids! There's nothing cuter than children in Christmas costumes.

13. Santa Christmas Tutu

Your little girl will be the belle of the Christmas ball in this lovely Christmas tutu dress.

14. Santa Elf costume

Everyone will get Santa-mental when your mini-you arrives in this.

You'll find plenty of Christmas elf costumes ideas and accessories for kids and adults at Blossom Costumes. Plus, your new threads won’t break the Christmas budget, as we offer Afterpay and free express post shipping for orders over $30.