Auspicious Attire

[S.J.]

The lanterns are glowing, the red envelopes are filled, the feast is ready, and a new year gallops toward us brimming with promise and prosperity! Now all that's left is to saddle up in our finest and most auspicious attire to celebrate in style! ​

Task

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Using Animal Crossing: New Horizons, design a festive outfit inspired by Lunar New Year! Capture the spirit of the celebration by incorporating elements that reflect:

• Traditional Lunar New Year colors (e.g., red, yellow, gold).
• The Year of the Horse.
• Themes and/or symbols of luck, good fortune, and prosperity.

Your entry should include:

• A screenshot of your character wearing their celebratory outfit,
• A proof screenshot showing your character saying your TBT username, and
• A short caption (around one sentence) describing your celebratory outfit.

Submit your entry by Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 11:59 PM EST!

Happy playing!


Rules

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• Screenshots must be from Animal Crossing: New Horizons and show your own character.
• You're welcome to use clothing, handheld items, and custom designs (your own or others').
• Please include a screenshot, username proof screenshot, and caption.
• Remember to check the "entry" box on your main entry (see this post from a previous event if you're unsure how).
• Please don't edit your entry once it's been submitted.

Example submission

Spoiler: Example

For Lunar New Year, I decided to celebrate in this beautiful hanfu custom design I found on the design portal! I decided to pair it with red and gold accessories to represent joy, success, and good fortune.

Proof

Spoiler

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How to Submit

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Once your character is all dressed up, take a screenshot or photo of your character! Submit the full-size screenshot to this thread.

Submission checklist:
My character is dressed for Lunar New Year!
I included a screenshot showing my character in their auspicious attire.
I included a second proof screenshot showing my character saying my TBT username.
I included a short caption describing my attire.
I checked the "entry" box on my entry image.


Participation

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Your accepted entry will earn you 2 Lucky Coins!


FAQ

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Can I use other people's custom designs?
Yes! You aren't required to include the custom design code, but I'm sure it would be appreciated.

Are there Staff Favorites for this event?
Unfortunately, not this time.

Can I take a photo of my Switch screen and then submit a photo?
Yes, just make sure the image is clear, shows the full screen, and includes your username proof.

 

[Firesquids]

Here's Roxie in her Lunar New Year best!
I wanted to go with a traditional look so I used the Sleeveless Silk dress to represent a Cheongsam/Qipao dress and the Geisha wig to represent a festive hairstyle adorned with red accessories. The gold Rose is to represent growth, wealth, and prosperity for the New Year!

Spoiler: username

 

[rrenaa]

I’m welcoming the Lunar New Year in a red kimono with gold accents and floral details, paired with red accessories to attract good fortune and protect against misfortune in the year ahead!

Spoiler: username

 

[Rykertimee]

For the Lunar New Year, I got a robe and hat from the custom design portal and matched them with some red shoes I got at Able Sisters. This outfit shows the festivity for Lunar New Year and the joy that there is to come.

Spoiler: Proof

Didn't have enough time to make a stunning Lunar New Year background lol

 

[You got mail!]

Bun Bun’s all set for the lunar new year celebrations! he has one simple deal, the more roses you give him (especially blue roses) the more luck he’ll pass on to you! regardless he wishes you all an amazing year and to charge into it!

Spoiler: username

 

[Randy Jade]

Here's Sara, sporting a red Flashy Kimono with floral print, ringing in the Lunar New year at a New Year Festival! (Doubling as Punchy's VIP room.) He looks like he's having fun, wouldn't you say?

Spoiler: Username

 

[BakaRina]

Kenzie is all ready for the Lunar New Year now it’s arrived! I downloaded an outfit for it and put on a Geisha Wing for the event, which is my first time partaking in.

I’m not a creative type, so don’t mind my room much lol. The outfit's code is MA-0103-3917-4699

Spoiler: Username

 

[azurill]

Kaylynne is ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in her sleeveless silk dress. She’s got her star pochette filled with gold roses to hand out. She hopes they bring everyone joy and good luck.

Spoiler: Proof

 

[Ginny Potter]

So Ginny doesn't normally celebrate Lunar year but she's super excited for this event since it's her second event on this forum.

Spoiler: Username

 

[Snowesque]

Just a little red sparkle to match the festivities! ❤

Spoiler

 

[S.J.]

The outfits are wonderful so far!

 

[Briar]

For my outfit, I decided to go with the traditional colors of red and gold/yellow combined with clothing representing two of my favorite horse villagers that I found through the custom design portal: a Savannah fan and a Roscoe sweater!

Spoiler: proof

 

[Mutti]

Year Of The Horse
My attire is traditional Chinese silk in the lucky colour of red
Surrounded by the animal in question themself
(Tried to find close looking horse ears….. i tried)
Happy Lunar New Year Everyone!!

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Spoiler: Username