The central element is a homemade or commercially acquired ensemble fashioned to resemble a chilled caffeinated beverage, frequently incorporating elements such as a cylindrical body piece to mimic the cup, foam-like adornments at the top, and possibly a straw prop. One manifestation might involve a tall, brown fabric tube adorned with whipped cream-resembling material at the crown, completed with a large, bendable straw attached to the side.
This particular form of celebratory dress-up demonstrates a fusion of current popular culture, specifically the widespread consumption of cold coffee drinks, with traditional costuming practices. Its popularity indicates a desire for inventive, topical, and often humorous expressions of identity during festive events. Historical context reveals a trend towards increasingly elaborate and niche costume themes, deviating from conventional characters and embracing representations of everyday objects and cultural phenomena.