How to Choose a Santa Suit: The Complete Guide
Not all Santa suits are created equal — and the right one depends entirely on how you'll wear it. As home to one of the largest Santa suit selections anywhere, here's our honest guide to finding yours.
The Three Tiers of Santa
- Classic velour (roughly $50–$90): the sweet spot for family Christmas mornings, office parties, and neighborhood appearances. The Men's Complete Velour Santa Suit includes jacket, pants, belt, boot tops, gloves, beard, and hat — everything but the ho-ho-ho — for around $49.
- Deluxe and plush (roughly $90–$180): richer fabric, fuller trim, and noticeably better in photos. Great for recurring gigs — think the Adult Plush Regal Santa Costume or the Adults Plush Rental Quality Santa Suit.
- Premium velvet and specialty (about $180 and up): heirloom-grade suits like the Men's Victorian Santa Suit or the Men's Santa Suit Super Deluxe for professional Santas, paid appearances, and families who take the Christmas card very seriously.
Five Things to Check Before You Buy
- What's included. Some suits are complete kits; others sell the beard, wig, and boot tops separately. Every product page lists exactly what's in the box — and our Santa Suit Accessories collection fills any gaps.
- Sizing. Many suits are one-size-fits-most within a chest range; premium suits often come in specific sizes. Check the size notes on each page.
- Fabric vs. climate. A heavy velvet suit is glorious in a mall and a sauna at an outdoor Texas tree lighting. Plan for where Santa will actually be standing.
- Photos or crowds? Velvet and fuller fur trim photograph dramatically better; velour hides wear better across many rowdy visits.
- The beard question. Included beards are fine for family use; professional appearances deserve a dedicated beard-and-wig set from our Santa Beards & Wigs collection.
Complete the Scene
The suit makes Santa — the setting makes the magic. If you're going all-in this year, our sister store The Christmas Light Emporium has the lights and decor to make the whole house look like the North Pole annex. Browse the full Santa Suits collection and find your red.