Halloween can be a delightful time of year, but for women, the task of finding a costume often turns into a daunting challenge. If you aren’t a sewing whiz or a crafting expert, your best bet is to shop for a costume, just like everyone else. However, for women, this process can quickly become a frustrating ordeal. The sizing is all over the board—who knew a medium could fit such a wide range? And then there’s the glaring issue of costume options, which seem to have a singular focus: sexy.
One mother, Julia Thompson, has had enough of this trend and hilariously captured the nightmare that is shopping for women’s Halloween costumes in a recent video. Julia, a stand-up comedian and a mom, tried on a series of unflattering and overly sexualized costumes to highlight just how ridiculous the situation has become. “Let’s talk about sexism in Halloween costumes,” she begins, donning a revealing cat outfit. “There’s only one path for women’s costumes, and that’s the sexy path.”
The absurdity of it all is staggering. You can’t even find a simple ghost costume without it being designed to be sexy. Even a nun’s outfit has somehow morphed into a getup complete with a provocative corset and sheer pantyhose. “Why is there even a ‘naughty cop’ costume?” she questions, exasperated. “Why does Halloween feel like the new swimsuit season?”
Julia highlights the pressure women face to fit into these tight costumes. “We have to diet, wear Spanx, and lose weight just to fit into these outfits! I don’t want to be a sexy version of Alice in Wonderland.” She points out that men have it easy—they simply throw on a mustache or a bandana and claim to be a rock star without any added pressure.
And then there’s the infamous sexy maid costume. “The last thing I want to do is dress up as a sassy maid,” Julia states. “I already clean my house every day of the year! There’s nothing remotely sexy about scrubbing toilets in a tight outfit.” She proposes a much more appealing idea: “Let’s create a sexy costume for my husband while he does the dishes and vacuums. Now that would be sexy!”
Julia raises a critical question: who is behind these ridiculous costumes? Where are the options for women of all sizes? “I’m just a regular mom with a muffin top. Proof that I had a baby!” she exclaims. Who wants to show up at a family-friendly Halloween party dressed as a sexy bunny or kitten? There needs to be a broader selection of costumes that don’t sexualize women.
“I was shocked to see how many girls’ costumes were overtly sexualized,” Julia tells her audience. “It’s as if women can only be naughty police officers or sultry firefighters. I felt like I needed to shield my kids’ eyes!” She emphasizes that she is not judging those who choose to wear sexy costumes; rather, she advocates for more diverse options. “Where are the costumes honoring women like Susan B. Anthony or Jane Goodall?” she wonders, sarcastically noting that even those outfits would likely come with a corset and thong.
In conclusion, Julia’s passionate outcry raises an important issue: “Where are the costumes that celebrate women?” She expresses her concern for her daughter, hoping she won’t feel pressured to choose a sexy costume on Halloween. “Come on, we can do better than this!”
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In summary, Halloween should be a fun and creative celebration, not a daunting experience filled with unrealistic expectations for women. It’s high time for a change in the costume industry—a shift towards more inclusive and empowering options for women and girls alike.