Well it's more that the costume was padded. Almos tlike I had a frickin suit made out of pillows. It made me look like one of those freakish body builders. I live in San Jose, Cali too, so it was hot that day too. If I still lived in NY, it woulda worked. Y'know though, one year I was spiderman and another I was Mr. Incredible. Both made from scratch and both were totally party characters. People love super heroes I guess?