Once again, Halloween is right around the corner and everyone is rushing out to buy the perfect costume. There is an ongoing event on campus known as the Culture is Not a Costume Campaign, which is going against racist costumes that are being sold in stores. However, what would pair well with this topic is the constant debate of “slutty costumes.”
While walking down my hallway I found a discarded cardboard box labeled as, “Classy Vampire.” It’s unusual to see a label not reading “sexy,” but rather “classy.” The costume itself was more conservative than its’ sexy counterpart being that it had sleeves, a long skirt and an appropriate neckline. However, this article isn’t about putting down girls who wear sexy costumes, rather it is saying, “go for it.”
There’s nothing wrong with a woman being classy or sexy. If you dress up for Halloween then you already know how much the media are encouraging these outfits. Take video game characters, most of the female characters are adorned in sexy outfits, that are not conducive to moving. On to celebrities couldn’t Beyoncé still rock it if she was not in a tight, revealing outfit? The sexualization of women is out there and Halloween is no exception.
What matters most is the way in which you carry yourself, such as Beyoncé, who is confident in her clothing, and Chun-Li kicks butt every time. They’re both beautiful, tough women and can accentuate that in their outfits. Acting confident in ones outer appearance is a big part of being able to feel sexy. Go ahead and wear a mini skirt this Halloween, you’re smart and confident so show it off.
That being said, there is a side of sexy costumes that does not get addressed, not everyone looks the same. It’s equally as hurtful to accuse a smaller sized woman by saying, “you look like a slut,” and saying to a curvy woman, “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” Everyone is entitled to feel confident in their own body no matter what size they are. There is nothing wrong with feeling beautiful, no matter what size. If a curvy girl decides to wear a sexy outfit, she’s confident in herself to show off her body. Halloween is all about having fun, so wear that outfit that makes you feel empowered.
True, there are sexy outfits and true, there are promiscuous people, but that doesn’t mean they are one in the same. Looking stunning in a more tight-fitting outfit is nothing to be ashamed of. Working hard to make that costume for weeks and finally premiering it is what it’s all about. There’s a face behind the outfit. So while out on Halloween, remember that her outfit is not the only thing that makes her look beautiful.
