‘You simply flip your tree collar. It creates a basket shape, no one knows there’s no bottom to it, just simply insert the base of your tree, build it how you traditionally would,' explains Drew.

Collars serve the same purpose as a skirt by hiding the tree stand, but they're bigger and can really elevate the look of your completed tree.

How to DIY a collar for an artificial Christmas tree To make the upgraded dollar store Christmas tree, Villaneda outlines a few simple steps: ...

Tree collars can be found in galvanized metal, wood, wicker, glass or velvet, and they make a bold decorative statement. Bonus: You won’t have to dust off, vacuum or iron a tree skirt ever again!