Santa portraits are one of those holiday traditions you’ll look back on for years to come. Whether you’re planning a classic family portrait, coordinating siblings, or simply want your little ones to have a special moment with Santa, your outfit choices can make the experience feel even more magical.
The good news? There’s no single “right” way to dress for Santa portraits. From timeless and dressy to cozy Christmas pajamas, choose whatever feels most like your family.
Here are a few outfit ideas to inspire your Santa portrait wardrobe this year.
Classic & Formal Christmas Outfits
If you love a timeless Christmas look, dressier outfits are a beautiful choice for Santa portraits. Think classic plaids, deep greens, rich reds, dresses, button-downs, and polished shoes.
These outfits create a traditional holiday feel while still looking beautiful years from now. You can mix patterns and textures while keeping your color palette coordinated rather than perfectly matching.
Think: rich greens, classic reds, navy, cream, plaid, and timeless silhouettes.
Casual & Festive Outfits
Want something a little more relaxed? Casual outfits can be just as festive and photograph beautifully.
Try pairing cozy sweaters, jeans, simple dresses, or festive tops with classic shoes. A combination of denim and holiday colors keeps things comfortable while still feeling intentional and Christmas-ready.
Casual outfits are especially great for families who want their portraits to feel natural, playful, and true to everyday life.
Think: cozy sweaters, denim, subtle holiday patterns, cream, green, and red accents.
Christmas Pajamas
And, of course, you can never go wrong with Christmas pajamas!
Matching or coordinating pajamas are perfect for families who want their Santa portraits to feel extra cozy and fun. Classic red and green plaids, Christmas prints, and festive pajama sets all bring a playful holiday feeling to your portraits.
Don’t feel like everyone has to wear the exact same pajamas, either. Coordinating colors and patterns can create a more natural look while still giving you that adorable matching-family feel.
Think: Christmas plaids, red and green, cozy prints, and classic holiday pajamas.
A Few Tips for Choosing Your Santa Portrait Outfits
When choosing what everyone will wear, start with the overall feeling you want your portraits to have. Do you picture something classic and elegant, cozy and casual, or playful and festive?
A few things to keep in mind:
Coordinate instead of perfectly matching. Choose colors and patterns that work together without putting everyone in the exact same outfit.
Keep comfort in mind. Especially for little ones! An outfit they can comfortably move and play in will make for happier, more natural portraits.
Add texture. Sweaters, corduroy, plaid, knits, and other textured fabrics photograph beautifully and add visual interest.
Let the kids be kids. The sweetest Santa portraits often happen when children are comfortable enough to laugh, play, and simply enjoy the moment.
Most importantly, choose something that feels like your family.
Make the Most of Your Santa Portraits
Whether your family is dressed in classic holiday attire, cozy casual outfits, or matching Christmas pajamas, the most important part of your Santa portraits isn’t what everyone is wearing. It’s the memories you’re creating together.
These are the moments your children will one day look back on and remember: the excitement of seeing Santa, the Christmas magic, and the feeling of being together during the holidays.
So choose the outfits you love, come ready to make memories, and let the Christmas magic take care of the rest.
Ready for Santa portraits? Be sure to reserve your Santa session early and start planning those festive outfits!
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