Have you ever wondered why Christmas tree skirts can be so pricey? Find out why they might cost more than you’d expect and if it’s worth spending the money on them.
Christmas tree skirts come with a price tag for a reason. You have to consider the quality of the material, the design, and the brand. That knowledge can suck you in (and your wallet!).
Christmas tree skirts are expensive because of the materials, the design, and the brand. Understanding the why behind the cost can help you make a better decision before you invest in one.
Let’s dive into why Christmas tree skirts are priced the way that they are.
What kind of materials make Christmas tree skirts cost more?
The material that Christmas tree skirts are made of plays a huge part in how much they cost. More premium materials like velvet or wool increase the cost to make them.
By using higher-end materials, you get more durability and a better look for your skirt. High-end velvet feels awesome, while wool makes it luxurious (and warm for those of us in the north).
Also, if the material is environmentally friendly or fire resistant, the cost increases. Those materials cost more to make but can help you sell a $20 product for $80. These days people are more conscious of being green, and materials help with that.
How does the design impact the cost of Christmas tree skirts?
The complexity and brand of the design play into it as well. If you have an intricately designed tree skirt, then that is going to cost more than a simple one you can get at Walmart.
Those intricate patterns and designs take a lot more skill to create (and it costs more to make them). If the pattern is a limited edition (Disney anyone?), then you can charge more. Those limited edition runs cost more to produce, so you charge more.
Admit it, if you had a partner in a collaboration, you’d charge more for your skirts too! That star power commands a higher price. Not to mention the skill to design the actual skirt. People pay for that, and you should charge them all the money (or get someone to charge all the money for you). You get what I’m saying. Seriously, charge more!
Are handmade tree skirts more expensive than machine-made ones?
Yes, handmade Christmas tree skirts cost more than ones that are machine made. Why? The work that goes into a handmade skirt is more.
It takes more time to make the skirt because you’re not using a machine. It is a unique skirt since the person puts it together by hand! With those people charging all those crazy prices at Christmas shows charging outlandish prices for them, charge more mine too (or make them yourself and skip the charge another option). Making them longer helps too. Just remember to CUT FASTER!
How does brand impact the price of Christmas tree skirts?
Branding plays a massive part in the price of any Christmas tree skirt. If someone has a branded skirt, then they’re going to charge you a pretty penny for it.
Now, you’ve probably heard you can charge more for a brand. There is some truth to that.
The nice brands have better materials. The design is better. You get what I’m saying. And the price shoots up like a rocket. The brand’s upline does a lot of the work for you (or you find someone to do it for you, which is always the better option).
What’s the point of a Christmas tree skirt?
A Christmas tree skirt serves two purposes. It protects your flooring from what falls off the tree (the needles and nuk nuk*). It also hides the stand.
The skirt is pretty. It makes things look finished. It gives something to put your gifts on (hopefully not an island of them). The kids LOVE that too (it’s all about the kids, right?).
And it makes the tree look great when you don’t have a tree collar. It’s all in what you want to spend your money on and what your tree looks like.
Why is Christmas décor so expensive?
It’s expensive because of the materials you use. It’s about the design. It’s about the brand. It’s all about the season. If Walmart hooked up with a Schneider so-and-so, then you can charge more for a skirt designed by them. And during the holidays, people pay more for stuff than they would at other times of the year.
And, it’s only going to get worse! Everything Christmas is going to cost even more every year because that’s what people are used to spending.
What Can I Use Instead of a Christmas Tree Skirt?
Use a red blanket. Get a cool area rug your cats and dogs will promptly use as a blanket. Head to Hobby Lobby and make your own skirt out of some fabric that has something to do with Christmas.
Choose whatever you want using the best method in this idiom to create your tree skirt if you’re not going to use a traditional tree skirt. Out of all the choices, making your own is the best because you can make your feel like $10,000,000 bucks! Not to mention you could sell one and make some real money. Cha-ching!
Does a Christmas tree need a tree skirt?
No. Do you want one on it? Why? That’s the question. It serves two purposes. It hides what the tree is sitting in and makes things look better. People are used to seeing that look. People remember seeing that look when they were kids. And people are buying.
If you don’t want to use a skirt, then don’t. It’s your tree. It’s your choice.
Do people still use Christmas tree skirts?
Yes. Yes, they do. They make your tree look pretty and serve a practical purpose. There are a lot of designs out these days. They cater to any taste. In the UK and Australia, they’re super popular.
Be looking for a podcast on 7 things you can do with a tree skirt and some bonus things you can do to make tree skirts to kick off the holidays in style!
