What's in the Box

Ornate purple and gold full-length robe with gold braiding edges and trumpet sleeves
Gold hooded headpiece with elasticised draped material and black braid
Attached black braid belt cord

This Kids Joseph Nativity Costume brings the Christmas story to life with a layered gold and royal blue robe that looks straight out of Bethlehem. Gold braiding lines every edge — robe front, trumpet sleeves, floor-length hem — while the hooded headpiece drapes with elasticised panels for a reverent biblical look.

The outer robe is champagne-gold satin with purple lining that flashes when your child moves; underneath sits a royal blue tunic for contrast. Trumpet sleeves flare wide from elbow to wrist, and the black braided belt cord ties at the waist. Floor-length cut works over regular clothes, so no need to scramble for extra layers if the school hall is cold.

Perfect For

Christmas Nativity Plays: The natural pick for school nativity pageants, church Christmas productions, or kindy carols nights where your child plays Joseph the carpenter.

Book Week & Biblical Character Days: Works beautifully for Book Week biblical themes, scripture dress-up days, or any storybook character parade celebrating the Christmas story or religious tales.

Dress-Up Play at Home: Kids love the regal gold-and-blue layers for imaginative play — shepherd stories, wise traveller adventures, or backyard nativity re-enactments.

How to Wear It

Pair with brown sandals or comfortable sneakers hidden under the long hem. Add a walking stick prop (not included) to complete the shepherd aesthetic. The headpiece sits snug with elasticised fabric, so no pins or fiddly adjustments needed.

Parent FAQs

Q: What size should I order?

Check the size chart image for chest and height measurements. The robe runs floor-length, so if your child is between sizes and you want a costume they can wear again next year, size up — the belt cord adjusts the waist fit.

Q: Can they wear this over regular clothes?

Yes — the robe is designed to slip on over a t-shirt and trousers. Perfect for quick costume changes backstage or keeping warm during outdoor nativity scenes.

Q: How do I care for the gold braiding and satin fabric?

Spot-clean any marks with a damp cloth. The satin finish and gold braid trim are delicate, so avoid machine washing. Hang to air out after use.

Q: Is this suitable for outdoor nativity plays in December?

Absolutely — the layered robe design and full-length cut provide decent coverage. Add warm layers underneath (the costume goes on over regular clothes) for chilly evening performances.

Care: Spot-clean with damp cloth, air dry, no machine wash.

Kids Joseph Nativity Costume - Gold Robe & Headpiece Biblical Dress-Up