Pieten outfits are colourful costumes in the style of the helper piets, with wide breeches, a jacket with contrasting sleeves and a beret with a feather. The looks range from playful plush versions in black with yellow, purple or red to a luxurious velvet-like pieten outfit with a white collar, and this range belongs in the Sinterklaas celebration. There are outfits for women and men and pieten outfits for children.
Which pieten outfit suits which Sinterklaas day?
- For a parade or a long day outdoors, choose a plush pieten outfit in black with yellow, purple or red, because they are soft and stand out in a group.
- For a costume party at home, a pieten costume like Sean or Diego costume pieten is enough, with a brightly coloured design and a regular fit.
- For a performance or a party where you want to look smart, choose a luxurious pieten outfit, one model of which is supplied with a shirt, collar, trousers and hat.
- For children who want to join in, there are pieten costumes for boys and girls in child sizes based on height, with one model including matching accessories.
- For a complete pieten team, combine the same version in different sizes, so that the colours match.
The helper piets from Sinterklaas's club
The pieten look as we know it comes from the helpers who accompany Sinterklaas on his journey: a Renaissance-style costume with breeches, wide sleeves and a flat beret. In television programmes, each pieten had their own role, from dancing pieten to costume pieten, and that is precisely why the colours have become so diverse. A dancing pieten stands out through their movement, so an outfit that does not constrict helps with that. If you want glitter or shine in your pieten look, it is not in the outfits themselves in this collection, but you can get that from your accessories. Those who want to keep costs down choose a simple costume and keep a budget for a wig and face paint.
Where do you start with your pieten outfit?
Start with the size, because that is what makes or breaks your choice: adult models come in standard sizes and the children's costumes are chosen based on height, not age. Once your outfit is settled, black curly hair is the quickest win and you can look at the Pieten wig. If your outfit does not include a beret, you can find separate models in all colours at the Pieten hat. For the face, you can choose between a few streaks of soot or a fuller makeup, and you can make that choice at the Pieten face paint.
A pieten outfit for the parade and costume party
You wear a pieten outfit in the weeks around December 5th: at a parade, at school, in a shopping centre or simply at home as a surprise for the children. For adults, an outfit with a collar and hat works best if you are visible all day. Children wear their pieten costume mainly on the day itself, so comfort carries more weight there than a luxurious finish.
Get your pieten outfits sorted today
This range is all about two things: the fabric you want and the size that fits. Choose plush if you are looking for a soft, striking look, and a luxurious pieten outfit if you want a smart complete look with a collar and hat included. Customers rate our shop an average of 8.7, so you know what you are getting when you put together your pieten team here.
Frequently asked questions
What do you wear under a pieten outfit?
Under a pieten outfit, you usually wear a thin layer of your own clothes: a T-shirt or shirt and leggings or tights. This is comfortable because you often walk around in the outfit for a long time, for example during a parade. Dark tights or stockings match the breeches of the outfit nicely. If your outfit does not include a collar, you can add one separately, just like a wig or hat.
Are the outfits from Pietenpakken good quality?
The outfits at Pietenpakken range from simple pieten costumes to luxurious versions that are described as high-quality in the product details. The plush models have a soft fabric and stand out because of their colour combinations in black with yellow, purple or red. The luxurious outfits have more finishing, and one model is supplied with a shirt, collar, trousers and hat. What exactly is included with an outfit and in which sizes it comes is explained on the product page itself.
