AN EX-marine has been delighting locals in his area by getting kitted out in fancy dress every day to walk his dog.
Steve James was spotted strutting round the streets of Portesham, Dorset in a variety of guises, including as an exotic belly dancer and a biblical shepherd.
The 51-year-old said his colourful costumes were designed to cheer people up in his area, however his antics recently went viral after they were posted on social media by a friend.
Photos of the former Royal Marines Commando show him posing with pooches in various outfits.
It one, he wears a bright pink belly dancer outfit topped off with a pair of walking boots.
Another shows Steve in full Elvis attire, sporting a white rhinestone jumpsuit with Union Jack pants on over the top.
Other costumes include Batman, a golfer, a sheep and a Nativity-style shepherd – complete with tea towel on head.
The hilarious outfits were tweeted by Steve’s pal Jack Parker on Wednesday April 8.
He shared the costumes with the caption: “My mate has been dressing up everyday to cheer the neighbourhood up while he takes the dogs out.”
The tweet, which has since clocked up more than 22,000 likes, has had social media users in stitches.
Lindsey Cavender said: “Your mate is awesome!”
Frank Haviland added: “Magnificent.”
@TheSortedChaos wrote: “Could you please tell him that i love him very much?”
And @NoisyGlamour said: “Not all hero’s wear capes… Some wear dresses and look like sheep. Oh and he did wear capes. Never mind.”
Speaking today, Steve said: “Drivers are laughing, double taking beeping. The villages are enjoying it and engaging with me when walking around the village and those on Facebook are loving it.
“I just thought it would put a smile on some peoples face as they drove past and for those stuck at home in the village.”
