Sinterklaas glasses are costume glasses with a thin gold- or silver-coloured frame in a round, rectangular or half-moon style. The glasses are available for women and men, so anyone playing Sinterklaas or Santa Claus can choose from this selection. Within the Sinterklaas accessories range, this is the facial accessory section: no clothing, but the small detail that makes the character instantly recognisable.
Round, rectangular or half-moon: the frame determines the look
- The round models with gold-coloured frames are closest to the familiar Sinterklaas look and are also available in an affordable version.
- If you want something slightly sleeker, there is a rectangular model in gold.
- In silver, you will find round glasses, including owl glasses with round lenses.
- A model with half-moon lenses sits low on the nose and gives Sinterklaas his reading look.
- For some of the glasses, the shop reports that they are lightweight and comfortable, handy if you stay in character all evening.
What distinguishes Sinterklaas glasses from regular reading glasses?
You choose Sinterklaas glasses by shape and frame colour, not by lenses: they are an accessory for a costume. Gold matches the warm, classic Sinterklaas with a red tabard, while silver suits a modern or greyer outfit better. A round frame reads as Sinterklaas or Santa Claus, while a rectangular frame makes the whole look just a little more businesslike. If you are looking for glasses for Sinterklaas and for December afterwards, a gold pair is the safest choice, because it suits both characters. The glasses are delivered individually, so the beard and the mitre are extra.
Glasses, a beard and a mitre together
The frame only stands out when the rest of the face is right, and that is ensured by a white Sinterklaas beard with a wig in the same shade. On top of that goes the Sinterklaas mitre, which immediately puts the glasses in place because you put them on before putting on the mitre. Anyone who wants to make a grand gesture while reading aloud holds a Sinterklaas staff in their hand.
Sinterklaas glasses for pakjesavond or during the Christmas drinks
On pakjesavond, the glasses are the part that is often thought of last and most determines whether the helper Sinterklaas is believable. They remain useful during Christmas too: the round and half-moon models suit a Santa Claus costume just as well. Women and men wear the same glasses, which is handy if several people take over the role on the same evening.
Order Sinterklaas glasses
Let the frame make the decision: gold for the familiar Sinterklaas, silver for your own twist, and half-moon if you want that typical reading look. If you are torn between two shapes, the affordable round model is a great second pair of glasses for a second helper Sinterklaas. If you order before 11:59 p.m., your Sinterklaas glasses will be delivered tomorrow.
