I work at a kids' psych hospital, and end up working on Halloween every year. For obvious reasons, my costume choices are limited, and since I work 3rd shift I don't get to go to any parties. Last year I went as the Hope Diamond, which involved all blue clothes and a giant fake diamond glued to my shirt, with an Obama/Biden sticker on my back. This could easily be sexified depending on the clothes worn.
Slutoween sends me straight into Humorless Feminist Mode. I used to love love LOVE wearing big elaborate creative costumes and derping around back when I still had places to go on Halloween night. But I was at Ricky's yesterday and even Mr. L., as dense as he can be about these things, was starting to notice the disparity between how men and women are expected to look. My friend was like "why can't I be a Spartan warrior for Halloween?" Because you're a girl. Now put on that Slutty Goddess costume and freeze your ass all night.
Case in point: Ghostbusters costumes. The versions for women are all T&A, the versions for men are big doofy guys. Behold: [www.rickyshalloween.com]
And don't get me started on the comic book costumes, which are ever dedicated to perpetuating the comic book mantra of men are strong women are sexy.
Last year, my friend went as sexy Chewbacca. It involves a full body fur suit, with a skimpy white bikini over it (and ammo belt). Even wookies like to feel pretty sometimes.
Sexy Rotting Sushi. Glue rice to a slip and white tights. Wrap yourself in a green sheet. Paint your face avocado-green. Apply slimy hairgel to wrap. And to get the right scent, just roll around in whatever the nearest dog is rolling around in.
@DorothyBarker: A genius Jezebel went as a pink slip last Halloween. She wore a pink slip (duh) and went around telling people they were fired. Sexy and scary!
Last year my friend went all the way and themed his party "All Sluts' Day". I didn't feel like actually dressing slutty so I went as the Whore of Babylon. I have never gotten so many compliments on my costume; I had the Latin written on my forehead and everything.
But since his house is the local (smaller town) gay hangout there were many men in just speedos. I thoroughly enjoyed that party. I am all for equal opportunity sexy.
This year though I think I might go as a Sexy Christmas Tree. Green romper/dress, green thigh highs and brown shoes/boots. And then wrap myself in Christmas lights. Maybe glue a star to a hat?
I just have to figure out where to buy a battery pack so I don't have to stand near an outlet the whole night.
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@lalie (apologetic mess): OK, I have to comment twice because I just started looking at that site and it is ridiculous. There is a sexy Spongebob. Fucking REALLY?
Also, check this out! You can be White Privilege for Halloween!
I thought that "slave princess" costume was supposed to be a take on Princess Leia, but I could be wrong. And of course there is the white privilege of things like sexy Indian, Eskimo, geisha girl, or Bollywood actress.
Last year (after inspiration from a Jez thread, actually), I went as reverse cowgirl. Everything about a normal cowgirl costume (not even a sexy one), but i put everything on backwards that I could. Sex but not too sexy.
I want to go as Justice Sotomayor (not sexified) and I want my boyfriend to go as Justice Scalia (sexy optional) so that we can act like we are enjoying each other's company just a bit. too. much. for the night.
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Case in point: Ghostbusters costumes. The versions for women are all T&A, the versions for men are big doofy guys. Behold:
[www.rickyshalloween.com]
And don't get me started on the comic book costumes, which are ever dedicated to perpetuating the comic book mantra of men are strong women are sexy.
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My friend decided she wanted to be Slutty Cowardly Lion, from Wizard of Oz. We googled; there actually IS a slutty Cowardly Lion outfit. sigh.
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[www.outincenterfield.com]
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I wish they'd put Varitek in a slutty costume.
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I was Googling "Care Bear costume," trying to find a vintage costume like the one I wore as a child. Instead, I found this:
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You're welcome.
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But since his house is the local (smaller town) gay hangout there were many men in just speedos. I thoroughly enjoyed that party. I am all for equal opportunity sexy.
This year though I think I might go as a Sexy Christmas Tree. Green romper/dress, green thigh highs and brown shoes/boots. And then wrap myself in Christmas lights. Maybe glue a star to a hat?
I just have to figure out where to buy a battery pack so I don't have to stand near an outlet the whole night.
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Also, check this out! You can be White Privilege for Halloween!
[www.wondercostumes.com]
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I thought that "slave princess" costume was supposed to be a take on Princess Leia, but I could be wrong. And of course there is the white privilege of things like sexy Indian, Eskimo, geisha girl, or Bollywood actress.
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My clothes fell off! so did my left hand!
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