If it’s your job, or maybe just your hobby, to put on a Santa Costume every year and play the part of Old St. Nick then you probably already know that doing so requires a little bit of effort and the right costume parts in order to pull off one of the most important costumes ever.
If you have plans of dressing up like the real Santa for the first time this year in order to give him some much needed help, then here’s what you need to know right away. When purchasing a Santa costume, be aware that the following items are typically included in your initial purchase: Red jacket, red pants, red hat, black belt, boot covers and white gloves.
In most cases, the rest of the costume accessories have to be bought individually. If you’re a veteran at this gig then these are also the items that are likely candidates for upgrade or replacement from year to year (depending on how many kids climb into your lap over the course of three weeks during the month of December).
Belly – If your natural figure makes you a skinny Santa then you might want to consider a Santa belly. It’s a mandatory feature in order to look like the real Santa, and it automatically enhances your sense of jolliness.
Boots or Boot Covers – Asphalt shingles and trips down the chimney are tough on Santa Boots and boot covers. As are trips through the slush and snow in mall parking lots.
Glasses – Add a level of sophistication to the Santa costume look while observing the list of naughty and nice kids. Keep a backup pair handy as Santa glasses are easily destroyed by infants and toddlers who are visiting for pictures.
Gloves – Most of the white Santa gloves you could buy would never keep your hands warm if you were the real deal and flying a sleigh all night on Christmas Eve, but they’re necessary for other duties. And since their white, it’s a good idea to have a few pairs readily available.
Present Sack – This isn’t necessarily a requirement for Santa’s helpers, since in many cases they won’t be doing the actual delivery. But it is very handy nonetheless when the need arises to make special deliveries from the North Pole.
Bell – As if you weren’t raising enough attention to yourself already, nothing draws in a crowd like a giant bell. Couple it with your hearty Santa Ho, Ho, Ho and watch the kids come running.
Suspenders – Functional and fashionable, suspenders are great for keeping those big red pants pulled up. They also add a nice touch to the outfit when you take off your coat and head to the workshop
Santa Wig and Beard – Of course no Santa costume is complete without this quintessential accessory. Many of the deluxe Santa wig and beard sets even include eyebrows and two-sided adhesive tape, so the little ones will have a hard time revealing your true identity.
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!
