Slutty Halloween costumes: who actually wears this stuff?

Posted at 10:29 AM Oct 15, 2008

By Bonnie Ruberg

Don't get me wrong, I love Halloween and all that comes with it. That means costumes, costumes, and more costumes. Still, when I see things like this slutty Pacman costume from 3Wishes.com, I can't help but wonder: what woman would actually wear that?

Sure, 3Wishes is known for its kinky, outrageous outfits, but it's not just those guys who push the idea that we women should dress like strumpets each October 31. Every Halloween store I've ever walked into -- bless their horribly tacky souls -- has had Playboy bunny and naughty nurse outfits. Each time I pull one off the rack I wonder, where's the rest of it?

Honestly, I'd bet these are the types of things men buy for women -- and then women promptly never wear. "Hey, honey, I got you a leather bra with Pacman and Ms. Pacman on your respective boobs. And there's a ghost hiding on the panties. Hot, right?" Insert slapping noise here.

Thoughts, dolls? Would you wear/have you worn something like this for Halloween?

P.S. Check out Urlesque's list of "Girls Gone Mild" Halloween costumes. Hilarious!

Comments

David said:

"Strumpets" ?? Very 14th Century!

Don't be so down on the video game costumes.....

I'm going as Q-Bert. (You'll never guess where his nose is).

Anonymous said:

.....?

Seriously, WTF?


I have a problem with the tacky 'naughty nurse/schoolgirl/policewoman" outfits that goes beyond dressing like a strumpet (I love that word) - it's that they generally tend to be really unimaginative, mass produced, plasticy tat (or, y'know, someone's actual underwear). Put some effort into your costume, people!

MyNoNos said:

Mmmm....naughty nurses....

Vee said:

I make my own costumes every year. I'm a doll this year and no, not a "sexy" or "slutty" one. Just a cute-no cleavage-covered up doll. Who remembers playing with dolls as a child? They were not sitting there in tiny skirts and fishnet stockings with their rears hanging out. (most of the time)
Slutty costumes are gross.
Have imagination and keep your clothes on.

Vee said:

I make my own costumes every year. I'm a doll this year and no, not a "sexy" or "slutty" one. Just a cute-no cleavage-covered up doll. Who remembers playing with dolls as a child? They were not sitting there in tiny skirts and fishnet stockings with their rears hanging out. (most of the time)
Slutty costumes are gross.
Have imagination and keep your clothes on.

Becky said:

No offence but some peeople may like to wear these things? it can be pretty fun and i think your being quite sexist supposing men automatically want girls to wear that...
Some woman liek showing off what they feel confident about and if that means a pac man bra then so be it.
Go naked if it makes you feel good
Im going slutty this year and so is everyone else, get over yourselves to be honest...

neela said:

I own some of those costumes...but the only other person that gets to see them is my husband...
and I think that a lot of other ppl use them that way too

christie said:

I live in Las Vegas. You should come to vegas on halloween and go to any club on the strip and you would think that that costume you are bagging on is conservative compared to what girls will wear!! Loosen up a bit. We get one night to be slutty a year it's fun to dress up and be super sexy!!!

sean said:

Slutty costume sighting in SF:

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/shaenongarrity/narbonic/series.php?view=archive&chapter=10196

Hot Chick who can actually pull off these costumes said:

I've noticed a trend too: THE ONLY GIRLS COMPLAINING ABOUT SLUTTY COSTUMES EACH YEAR ARE UGLY CHICKS!

Just because you don't have the body to wear these costumes and actually look hot doesn't mean everyone else should cover up too.

Iancook said:

Lesbians dress like this...they don't give a shit about men and they get all flushed and excited when women see them as sex objects.

Or maybe elementary school teachers, so burnt out on corraling people's kids that they just want to flaunt their sex and have some in-your-face intensely hot passionate belly to belly banging...

wombat said:

These getups would be A LOT less offensive if they weren't worn by fat ugly chicks.

DenzelWK said:

Dear Friends, Did you have a happy hallowen?

Selma said:

People who complain about revealing costumes are old prudes, boring people with no lives who are asexual and dull.

bodystocking said:

I found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion.

bellagrlxitalia said:

Im hot as ell so im told all the time and i am not agaisnt the costumes. but i dont think we need to show that much to look sexy. even some guys say they like alil bit to the imagination.. it looks like lingerie more then an actual costume. i think its meant for bfs and husbands not to wear in public.. its cold in most places for those costumes outdoors lol

Marissa said:

...
And people who go around wearing almost nothing are just easy sluts. Seriously, guys like a little to the imagination, and any guy that doesn't... isn't worth your time girls.

I've nothing against sexy underwear and bras, cute clothing, skirts, ext. When it's for my loved one, and for his eyes only. Get over yourselves girls, grow up a little. =]


But to be honest... I clicked on this from Google because I totally love that Pacman outfit. Granted, I wouldn't wear it as anything but underwear to laugh at, but still.

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