7 Ways to Be Santa!

There's more than one way down a chimney! From the iconic red suit to Vegas Santa to “I’ll just wear a Santa hat,” we’ve got Santa costume ideas that won’t cramp your style. Transform into Kris Kringle for a Christmas party, SantaCon event or jolly days at the office with one of these seven splendid spins on Santa costumes.

If Mrs. Claus let Santa ride a Harley, he'd probably look just like this Biker Santa. The Christmas Biker Character Kit is a Santa costume idea guaranteed to get a few laughs, with an arm sleeve with faux Vixen and holly tattoos, red bandana, white mustache and red sunglasses. Or style it out with a biker hat, studded gloves and a flask to warm up those chilly nights.

To suit up Santa-style without losing your cool, wear a red Morphsuit with a Christmas smoking jacket, Ho Ho Ho necklace, gold shades and a suave fedora. Get your merry on at SantaCon 2012 with the flyest Santa costume idea!

Got roped into playing Santa at the last minute or just need to put together a look in a hurry? Pick up one of these Santa T-shirts. The bright red shirt is printed with a belt and fur trim, so everyone will know who you are. Add a hat and this Santa costumes idea is done! Or take it up a few notches with a cape or a white Santa beard and wig.

Conjure up Santa from "Miracle on 34th Street" with any of these old-fashioned Santa costumes. This one features a plush long red jacket with a hood, and snowy faux fur trim and cuffs. Or choose an off-white brocade Santa costume, the Victorian version or the jet black Bah Humbug Santa Suit. You'll need a fluffy white beard, glasses and a bell to complete these vintage Santa costumes.

Pimp your Santa style to create this gangsta spin on Santa costumes, perfect for a holiday in Vegas. Slip into a crushed velvet smoking jacket, then accessorize with a red feathered hat, dollar-sign glasses, goatee and three-finger ring. A wad of Benjamins is optional!

For one of the easiest kinds of Santa costumes, just put on one of these funny Santa hats! You'll stand out in the crowd with this Afro Santa Hat with a fuzzy white pouf of hair above a red visor. Keep the theme going with a pair of Christmas Goggles and matching drinking suspenders with built-in shot glasses. Check out all the other funny Santa hats to choose from.