A star tree topper in plain white, which is harder to find than it sounds, since most Christmas tree stars turn up in gold. Sixteen points give this one a fuller silhouette than the usual five, so it reads from across a room even on a busy tree. White is the flexible choice, working over a flocked tree, a green tree, and a tree hung with whatever the children picked this year. It is the sort of topper from Cody Foster that stays in rotation long after the rest of the scheme changes.
Perfect for: flocked trees, neutral decorating, first tree gifts, housewarmings, collectors, and anyone tired of gold stars.
Shoppers usually ask what size topper a tree needs. Topper size is generally scaled to the height of the tree, so a small tree takes a shorter one and a full size tree carries a taller one in proportion. Check ceiling clearance too, since a topper adds height once seated.