Where to Find a Santa Costume

Series Summary

So you want to look like Santa Claus do you? Well, that's much easier said than done. First of all, the man is jolly so any pessimists out there that think they might make a good Santa better start seeing a half full glass because it's not the easiest job in the world and patience with a side of good attitude is almost a necessity if you don't want to explode at an innocent screaming child demanding some crazy toy that costs $299 at the local Walmart where the lines are 15 people deep and buying a roll of toilet paper is like a sleepover at a friend's house that you don't really like but your parents make you stay over because they think you need more friends than you already have.

Still want to be Santa?! If you answered yes despite the previous facts then this is the video series for you. To be Santa authentic is the key. You can't look like a homeless man trying to make extra beer money for the holidays. Our expert will make sure you look the part of Kris Kringle from the underwear to the beard. With everything in place you'll be dishing out the holiday wishes and good cheer like Rosie O'Donnell attacks a box of Twinkies. When dishing out promises of PS3's and ponies to all the kids the important thing to remember is that now if they don't get a them for Christmas and are scarred for life it's their parents fault, not yours. Merry Christmas!

Video Transcript

"Hello my name is Matt Cail and on behalf of Expert Village I'm going to show you today how to make a traditional Santa Claus costume. As well as some edgy alternatives. Ho Ho Ho! So you want to dress up as Santa Claus for this Christmas season? The first thing you ask yourself is where do I go to get my costume? You have a number of options available to you to be able to get you a nice Santa Claus costume. The first place you can go is the local thrift store. It is possible that they may have some Santa Claus costumes in thrift stores in recent years have been getting a lot more into the costume business. Not everything is second hand so if that is kind of bothering you don't make it stop you for looking at the local thrift store. Those would probably be the more economical places for you to get your costume. That is a consideration especially if you are in a budget. If money is less of a object consider going to your costume store. This is where you are going to be able you know there would be 20-25 different types of Santa Claus costumes you are going to be able to test out, try on. See if they fit right, everything you would be able to do all that right in the store. Make sure you go home with a Santa Claus costume that fits best. The 3rd and most time consuming option is making it yourself. Hey are you good at kneading, sewing, that sort of thing well if you are you can consider getting some you know definitely get some red cloth material and some white fur. You can be on your way to creating your own Santa Claus costume. Tailor fit to your body. It would be as probably as snug as good looking as you are going get. The only problem is it takes a lot of time so if you are running short on the holiday season consider the first 2 options. "