I actually wrote about this for my “children and the media” class. The same item is made with 20% of the fabric.Īlong the same lines, what are your thoughts then on “girls” costumes versus “adult” costumes for females? Does the selection change? But I’m always repulsed when I see men’s costumes versus women’s costumes at the stores. I ultimately decided against certain costumes because I wanted to dress in a way that would flatter me instead of just going for a cool costume. Jackie Lebovits, Gallatin, “Hipster Princess Jasmine” The problem was that, in one gender nudity was empowering, but for the other gender it was a source of shame. But instead of being perceived as slutty, he got to embody the “powerful warrior” image. Meanwhile a male friend was dressed as a Spartan warrior: no shirt, short shorts, long cape. Last year I was at a party where a friend was teased for her “slutty” costume that showed her stomach. Kelly: The worst instance I can think of was more hypocritical than anything. Kelly Weill, NYU Local City Editor, “ Cthulhu ” I’m sure I’d be a little offended but I tend to not give a fuck about what the person standing at the door OUTSIDE a party has to say. This year for Halloween, my girlfriends and I are dressing up as Amish men, which clearly none of us will ever be (most likely). I actually think it’s more fun to dress up as something really different, especially the opposite gender. Clever costume ideas that are funny are way more memorable and so much more fun.ĭo you ever feel restricted by costume choices? Local: Have you ever felt pressured to pick a particular Halloween costume?īrigid: I definitely think feeling pressured to wear a sexy costume ceased when I realized that looking slutty on Halloween is so unoriginal and no one can differentiate you from the slutty nurse down the street. If I spent a lot of time/money on it, and I was denied while all my friends got in, and I really liked my costume etc., I would be absolutely pissed.īrigid Squilla, Gallatin, “Leslie Knope” from Parks and Rec If it was because I was lazy and spent five minutes on a bullshit, minimal costume, then I wouldn’t be that mad. What would be your reaction if you were turned away from a party because of your costume? Is there a way to be a character of another race without being racist? I’d like to know. And blackface, for obvious reasons, isn’t socially acceptable. I still feel kind of weird dressing in hardcore drag. It’s hilarious and fun to look at.ĭo you ever feel restricted by costume choices (character isn’t the same gender, race, etc.)? Plus, my I find men dressing slutty on Halloween to just be a win/win for everybody in general. NYU Local: Have you ever felt pressured to pick a particular Halloween costume? (in terms of showing off a certain body part, etc.)ĭavid: I don’t think I was pressured, I think it was my choice to wear costumes that showed more skin because I don’t usually get the chance to dress like a two-bit whore, a chance that society just doesn’t let men have enough. But before you decide what you’re going to be wearing this Thursday evening, consider what these students have to say about costume choices, or lack thereof. You want to look your best at a party, especially when you (seemingly) have the freedom to wear whatever you want. They’re running a campaign called “#BeACharacter,” which shows female shoppers “10 Hot Ways to Create Your Own Look With Accessories” and how to “Make a You-nique Costume to Match Your Personality.” As it turns out, however, Party City really wants your “you-nique personality” to turn some “tricks” in exchange for a few “treats.” From a look called “Be stark RAVE-ing fabulous!” to one creatively titled “Be showy!” (it’s circus-themed and the only requirement is underwear), it appears that the options for a costume that falls below the knee (let alone, below the mid-thigh region) are slim to none. Take costume superstore Party City, for instance. Or can you? After hearing the story of a friend who was turned away from a Halloween Costume Party this past weekend (she opted for “creative” over “sexy”), the question arose over the “politics,” and freedom, of Halloween costume choices. “Sexy” or “scary,” you could really go either way. You immediately consider what costume you’re going to wear, and there are a plethora of options to choose from. It’s Halloween this Thursday, which means parties galore for you and everyone you know.
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