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What to look for in buying your new Santa Claus Wig and Beard set.
In a later video, we will discuss the cleaning, dressing, care and storage of your new set. In the meantime..Ho!!..Ho!!..Ho!!
more...Your Santa suit. Choosing the Best Fabric.
What to look for in fabric and still stay within your budget. Here’s the video that will tell all.
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Do you want Santa to look like a dork?
or do you want your Santa to look like the real Santa?
Your Santa Suit. Does fabric make a difference?
From a cheap vinyl material used for rain protection to rich, deep velvet velours, the range of fabrics that you might encounter in a Santa suit is vast.
Where might a cheap vinyl suit be used effectively? In the rain, of course. Sorry for the joke; but the best place to use these plastic suits might be at a fraternity party or an office party. They might also be used as an outside decorative display costume worn over a mannequin. Sometimes these will be accompanied by a cotton-like beard. They serve a purpose, but not for small children.
Most flannel and felt suits are a little better, but also would be best for adult parties.
Do these lower quality suits have any real IMPACT on a child’s mind?
Children may not have discerning eyes, at least as to the richness (or lack thereof) of fabrics, but they do have memories from year to year and from Santa (at the Mall) to Santa (at your home or party). If Santa at the Mall is wearing a luxurious costume, but Uncle Bill or whoever you enlist to be Santa this year, is wearing a worn out cotton suit; it will be duly noted and impressed on the child’s mind. Well, maybe not if the child is one and two, but watch out at three.
If your budget dictates that you can only afford a flannel suit, one way to enhance it is by replacing the white flannel trim with white plush trim; available at most fabric stores, and I am sure on the ‘net’.
But most of all, if you are on a budget; buy the best wig and beard you can afford and the less expensive suit. You can always improve the suit later. Buy anything, except, of course, the vinyl suits.
As a longtime owner of a theatrical, masquerade and Halloween costume business; I have an extensive knowledge and background in all areas of costuming. Our blog site is a clearinghouse of costume ideas, suggestions and information as it relates to your costuming needs. With Christmas coming and Santa, too; we can help you select a Santa suit, and dress for the occasion properly.
For ongoing Santa Claus and Seasonal costume ideas, please visit our site at:
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MY NEW SANTA CLAUS COSTUME
What do you look for when you are buying a new Santa suit, and what is included in most Santa suit kits? Appearance is critical, but you need ALL the component parts as well, and sometimes the wig and beard is not included. I bought a new Santa Suit today. And here is a video of the Santa suit and the component parts that were included.
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Buying a New Santa Costume?
It’s early, I know.
But it might be time to start thinking about your new SANTA COSTUME. The old one is getting frayed at the edges and it’s obviously seen way too many chimneys. Hmmm…is that a crumb? And what about that stain? Are they the remains of a cookie and spilled milk from a Christmas past?
All new Santa outfits should include a jacket, pants, and a hat; as well as a belt and boot tops (fake boots ala boot covers). A wig and beard may or may not be included with the costume.
Santa costumes are available at our AMAZON COSTUME STORE (click tab below banner)
The cost of the suits will vary considerably due to the quality of the fabric and trimming. If a wig and beard are included, that too will be a factor. Cloth suits are usually quite inexpensive, and of course, the plush suits are quite pricey, comparatively speaking. The quality of the white trim around the collar, down the front and on the bottom of the sleeves will also help dictate the price.
You’re on a budget, you say? As a lifetime professional costumer, I suggest that you buy the absolute best quality Santa beard and wig that you can afford, and the least priced suit; if money is an issue. A good Santa wig and beard will enhance a lesser quality suit; while a cheap wig and beard will substantially diminish the appearance of a good suit. You can always upgrade the suit in a number of ways at a later time.
Children will be looking at the hair and beard, not the suit; if they are looking at all. What are the attributes of a good Santa outfit and Santa beard and wig? Stay tuned, boys and girls.
More to Follow!!
Note that Santa suits usually DO NOT include the wig and beard nor other accessories like glasses, gloves, etc. These suits are in the middle of the price scale….while others are higher and still others are less.
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Stage and Theatre Makeup! For Christmas and All Year Round!
Stage makeup is more than lathering on a heavy layer of grease paint or pancake; or applying your mascara on heavier than usual, so that you aren’t washed out looking under the bright lights on stage.
Stage makeup might include making a ‘Rudolph’ nose out of nose putty or adding prosthetic ears for one of Santa’s elves, or anything else that might be ‘face-altering’ so as to achieve a specific look.
Some brands of stage makeup are better than others. Most stage makeup is Hypo-Allergenic (but check the label to be certain). In our former life in the brick and mortar costume retail business, we sold ‘Mehron’ and ‘Ben Nye’ brands, along with a couple that no longer exist.
For a general makeup book, you might want to review ‘Stage Makeup’ by Richard Corson. Hopefully you can find it at your local library, as it is a little pricey.
more...Do you want Santa to look like a dork?
or do you want your Santa to look like the real Santa?
Your Santa Suit. Does fabric make a difference?
From a cheap vinyl material used for rain protection to rich, deep velvet velours, the range of fabrics that you might encounter in a Santa suit is vast.
Where might a cheap vinyl suit be used effectively? In the rain, of course. Sorry for the joke; but the best place to use these plastic suits might be at a fraternity party or an office party. They might also be used as an outside decorative display costume worn over a mannequin. Sometimes these will be accompanied by a cotton like beard. They serve a purpose, but not for small children.
Most flannel and felt suits are a little better, but also would be best for adult parties.
Do these lower quality suits have any real IMPACT on a child’s mind?
Children may not have discerning eyes, at least as to the richness (or lack thereof) of fabrics, but they do have memories from year to year and from Santa (at the Mall) to Santa (at your home or party). If Santa at the Mall is wearing a luxurious costume, but Uncle Bill or whoever you enlist to be Santa this year, is wearing a worn out cotton suit; it will be duly noted and impressed on the child’s mind. Well, maybe not if the child is one and two, but watch out at three.
If your budget dictates that you can only afford a flannel suit, one way to enhance it is by replacing the white flannel trim with white plush trim; available at most fabric stores, and I am sure on the ‘net’.
But most of all, if you are on a budget; buy the best wig and beard you can afford and the less expensive suit. You can always improve the suit later; except of course, the vinyl suits.
As a longtime owner of a theatrical, masquerade and Halloween costume business; I have an extensive knowledge and background in all areas of costuming. Our blogsite is a clearing house of costume ideas, suggestions and information as it relates to your costuming needs. With Christmas coming and Santa, too; we can help you select a Santa suit, and dress for the occasion properly.
For ongoing Santa Claus and Seasonal costume ideas, please visit our site at:
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Russ_Duemmel
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5367069
Welcome to The New Year…2011
Santasuits.com. whose ad appears in the right column.
(And keep tuned for a little information on the care, cleaning and storage of your Santa suit , probably next week)
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Famous Couples Costumes
What exactly is a famous couple? Oh! You mean like Henry XIII and whatever wife he was married to in any given year? Or Sonny and Cher? Adam and Eve, of course, is the original first famous couple. A couple (or a few) fig leaves for the couple is all you need. A new and refreshing idea, yet millions of years old, inexpensive and likely not to be on your costumer’s shelf for sale. Find a tree, find a few leaves and have a pot of paste handy. And talk about sexy!!!
Costumes shown above are available at Annie’s Costumes. Annie’s ad appears as ‘Halloween Costumes’ in column to the right of this article.
Famous couple are not always famous couples in the boy-girl sense. Paired costumes could also be like Laurel and Hardy, King Kong and Fay Wray, or a Keystone Cop and Convict from the silent movies. A Beer Bottle and a Beer Bottle Opener.
Pairs, but not necessarily couples.
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Sexy Costumes-Coquettish, Cute, Comfortable!
Costumes shown above are available at Annie’s Costumes. Annie’s ad appears as ‘Halloween Costumes’ in column to the right of this article.
Sexy Devils, sexy angels, sexy witches, sexy cats, sexy nurses! Sexy! Sexy! Sexy!
And most have one thing in common, cleavage and/or legs.
One’s figure might be factored into this sexy equation. Sometimes the wrong form in the wrong costume might be a formula for dis-ass-ter. And even if one’s figure is not that of an hour glass, then a little camouflaging might be in order.
An old friend used to say “Don’t give ‘em the whole show”. Agreed! A little cleavage and a nicely turned ankle oft times is much more alluring than near nudity.
With a nip and a tuck here and there, almost any kind of costume can be converted into a ‘sexy this or sexy that’.
Fishnet hose or fishnet tights are usually an integral part of a sexy costume. One word of caution. Always wear mesh tights or hose with a seam in the back, and to make sure that seam is straight. I’m sure you have a ‘significant other’ that will volunteer to make sure that seam is straight, while casting an admiring glance.
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