WHAT KIND OF SANTA ARE YOU? HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT SANTA COSTUMES FOR ANY CHRISTMAS EVENT

While there is only one real Santy, the range of Santa costumes available is even bigger than his belly. Finding the right Santa Claus fancy dress is not just a matter of picking up the first thing and trying to make it work. There are so many Santa Clause costumes, you first need to stop and consider what the event is and who the audience will be as well as how much help you need to get the right look. For example, some of us already have a belly like a bowl full of jelly or can grow our own white whiskers for the occasion. Others will need to make sure those essential details are in the Santa fancy dress they select.

First, think about the event and who will be there. Santa Claus costumes for an event where small children will be sitting on your lap discussing their Christmas list need a different look than those for a party of university students celebrating the holiday break with flowing beer. Visiting sick children in hospital requires very realistic Santa Claus fancy dress, while getting a laugh out of your mates out clubbing might mean shopping for sexy Santa costumes for men.

SANTA COSTUMES FOR CHILDREN’S PARTIES AND EVENTS

This is the first thing most people think of when they think of Santa Claus fancy dress. Whether it is for Santa’s grotto at the shopping centre, visiting a children’s ward in hospital or a party at home for all the neighbourhood little ones, people who are going to deal with children up close need durable and detailed Santa Claus costumes. It helps if the outfit is also easy to clean because visiting Santy can create a lot of unmanageable excitement, especially for two and three year olds who might be frightened, recently out of nappies and filled to their gills with sweets. (Savvy Santas also bring baby wipes and keep them handy. Don’t leave them out in the sleigh.) 

We all know the litmus test for verifying Santa’s authenticity. Don’t let your beard let you down. Of course, the wrong hair peeking out from under your Santa hat will also be spotted by the eagle eyed little ones. It’s amazing how children who do not notice if they’ve put their drink down on a table or inches away from a table on thin air will pick up on precisely the details adults hope they won’t notice. Really good Santa costumes for men and women will include a wig and even big, bushy Santa eyebrows. Shoes also matter, but are not always included in Santa fancy dress costumes. You can be sure the same children who don’t notice putting their own shoes on the wrong feet will ask aloud why Santa and daddy have the same trainers.

At events with a lot of children, Santa might need some elf helpers and other accessories such as a proper bag for any presents to be distributed. The role of elves is critical in crowd management and picture taking. Three elves is a good number because one can keep the children in a non-violent if not exactly orderly queue, one can take their picture with Santy and the third can take their letters and help with handing out presents or sweets. Reindeer can also pitch in.   It goes without saying that coordinated Christmas elf and reindeer costumes are essential.

SANTA CLAUS COSTUMES FOR THE STAGE

If Santa is starring in a Christmas pageant or panto, he need not worry quite so much about the details of his Santa Claus fancy dress. Seen from a distance, the beard need not be as high a quality as one that might be subjected to the tug test. In some panto roles, it is possible to get away with a cheap Santa suit, while in others something more deluxe is required. Other performances might require something with more of an old fashioned Father Christmas look. But Santa Claus costumes on stage will often only be seen up close by their fellow cast members, who will know they are actors in Santa fancy dress and not the real deal.

SANTA LIKES TO PARTY TOO

Life can’t be all flying around visiting children and managing toy production at the North Pole. Sometimes Santa just wants to have fun. If you’re planning a night out with your mates over the holidays, you can out do the crazy Christmas jumpers by donning Santa Claus fancy dress. It’s a great ice breaker and sure to get a smile, even from grinches. Santa costumes for men come in a wide range of styles, but if you’re going out on the beer or planning to spend some quality time on the dance floor, avoid heavier materials or costumes that make it difficult to move easily. And be careful about dunking your beard in your drink. One option is the newer second skin style Santa costumes for men made of thin, tight-fighting Spandex. These do not have the look of traditional Santa Claus costumes, but they can be a fantastic option if you aren’t dealing with little true believers.

WHAT IF SANTA IS ON THE NAUGHTY LIST?

For adults only events, sexy Santa costumes for men are an option many people tend to overlook. Yes, we’ve all seen the risqué elf costumes for women, but what about the men? Sexy Santa costumes for men do exist, as well as hilarious sleazy Santa fancy dress that would frighten the reindeer. Definitely not suitable for all events or ages, these outrageous Santa costumes for men will be a hit with those who have a decidedly twisted sense of humour and a preference for the naughty list. The second skin Santa Claus costumes can make some people look hot enough to melt the ice at the North Pole. These sexy Santa costumes will definitely put a different spin on invitations to sit on your lap.

What kind of Santa are you? Whatever your Santa style, you’ll find the perfect costume among the Santa fancy dress options at Partyworld.ie. From traditional Father Christmas outfits and Santa Claus costumes to uber modern and sleek second skin styles and downright naughty Santa fancy dress, Partyworld.ie has it all. And Mrs. Claus and the elves can also find everything they need for the right look for the festive season, as well all the Christmas theme party decorations and accessories you could ever need for school, neighbourhood or family festivities.