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Editorial - Bring Variety and Creativity Back to Halloween!

9/29/2014

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by Lauren
Ok. So we geek girls love cosplay. Right? Right.  

Other than conventions, Halloween is the perfect time of the year to bust out your costume skills and get nerdy with it. 

The problem? Costume shops.

Now, I'm not saying I am against feeling or looking 'sexy' in a costume, do whatever makes you happy and feel confident. The problem is the expectation set by the Halloween industry - there are very few options in a Halloween Express, Party City or the like, for a woman's costume that isn't a Sexy _________ (fill in the blank) - oh, and if you are plus sized - it's a busty witch or a potato sack for you!

What brought this on? This picture...
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Sexy Olaf?  Really!!

Cosplayers have a one-up on the muggles because we have 'costume closets' and the crafty skills to make something we want - sexy or not. I feel really bad for your everyday woman looking to attend a holiday party with something bought from a store. It's trashy costumes galore for you!  Also, with those being the stocked and advertised options it becomes the expectation - especially of men - that if you aren't a sexy ____________ at a party that there is something weird or wrong with you.
I'm not sure what the answer is, or if there is anything to really do about it, but if anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear them! 

In the mean time, remember that 'sexy' doesn't have to mean 'who can show the most skin' and take pity on your costume challenged muggle friends and help them find, make or borrow an outfit they can feel proud of for Halloween this year! 
2 Comments
Annie
9/30/2014 11:55:32 am

I don't have a problem with costumes that portray a sexy character like Marilyn Monroe or Jessica Rabbit, BUT i have problems that practically every single costume out there is sexy, there are just no other options dress like a prostitute or no halloween for you. . What if that just isn't you? I think it saps the fun out of halloween for women and girls. That's why we need to give costumes store the middle finger and make this stuff for ourselves.

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Annie
9/30/2014 11:57:57 am

Dammit now everyone has seen my Sexy Olaf costume! :P The gloves are the best part.

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