Halloween costumes are not one size fits all
It’s almost time for Halloween. You know what that means, ladies? Time to don some makeup and take out that sexy costume that’s been in the closet all year. Get in touch with your wild side and walk into the room like Beyonce.
Jessy Forsmo-Shadid
There is absolutely no problem with women wanting to dress provocatively on Halloween. Women should own their bodies and flaunt them as they please, when they please.
There is only one issue that needs to be addressed when it comes to this holiday. Where are all the sexy costumes for plus sized women? Where are the sexy costumes for the women who don’t fit the body type portrayed as normal by the media?
Everyone knows about the ingrained social stigma of having a perfect body, but it especially comes to light around this time of year. The fits of sexy costumes just further perpetuate the stigma. Women who are fairly thin with a cup size smaller than a C might have trouble finding a costume that hugs their breasts.
It’s not that women shouldn’t wear the cute costume that’s just a little bigger than their size, but they could be at an increased risk for full breast exposure with any sudden movement. Dancing on Halloween with the wrong costume may come with some unexpected nudity.
At the other end of the spectrum, women with breasts larger than a C-cup might also experience a nip slip when they least expect it.
Contrary to the manufacturing of these sexy costumes, there is no one size fits all when it comes to women’s bodies.
Many stores don’t offer large enough costumes that can handle bigger cup sizes. While women can wear any size costume they want, those who want to dress sexy and have a proper fitting costume shouldn’t have to deal with this dilemma.
The size discrepancies and body stigmas don’t stop with the breasts though. Having a bigger belly is something many people feel they should be ashamed of. Fortunately, it’s a brand new day and people are beginning to be brave enough to show their beautiful bellies, no matter what size.
With recent body positive movements and greater acceptance of all body types, more plus sized and curvy women are feeling more confident about showing off their hips and thighs. As costume buyers and poor college students, there are few choices for plus sized women. It’s tough to find something that not only fits, but also doesn’t look like a nun’s habit if the goal is to look and feel sexy.
Many believe the solution to the problem of ill-fitting costumes is to make your own. But while this might be a valid point, not everyone has the skills or patience for arts and crafts.
People who don’t fit the stereotypical “sexy” body mold shouldn’t have to make their own costumes because they can’t find their size in the store. There has to be a better solution for all women to feel and look sexy on Halloween night. Until then, women should be confident in their bodies no matter their size and wear whatever they want on this ghoulish holiday.
Jessy Forsmo-Shadid can be reached at[email protected]