And thats a costume?

Some psychologists believe that the costumes we wear for Halloween speak about more than just which outfit we think is coolest. The theme of the costume an individual chooses may explain hidden character traits. Halloween is definitely not just for little children, and adults are taking their costumes to extremes.
In the United States it is very popular for girls as young as middle school to wear the least amount of clothing as possible, and call it a costume. Sexy characters like French maids, hot nurses and even prostitutes are said to express repressed sexuality. Pimp and Ho costumes, however, generally represent inner struggles. There is something freeing about wearing something so dramatically different from one’s everyday clothes on just one day a year and have it be “socially accepted.
Scary characters show the human fascination with the macabre, something we are afraid of and yet drawn to at the same time. Fairies and princesses on the other hand show a loss of innocence and a desire to return to a state of innocence. Psychologists say the different animals we choose represent specific personality traits like strength, loyalty, grace and independence. Cat costumes for example, are sensual. Finally, evil characters express the individual’s dark side without the feeling of guilt.
On the college campuses across the country it seems nearly all of the females have repressed sexuality or they simply wear sexy costumes because they are an inescapable trend. I think some girls do dress as slutty Barbie or slutty anything simple because that’s what every one will be wearing. Others
Who may dress quite conservatively 364 days a year still follow the trend and may feel more comfortable they are definitely not the only ones dressed in that way. Many girls who are uncomfortable with their bodies may feel more comfortable on Halloween because they know they won’t be the center of attention or stared at or judged like they would on another day.
Guys on the other hand choose costumes which represent other sides of their personalities. Men don’t rely on sex appeal for the holiday and it even seems like they stray away from it. It is much more common to see a guy dressed as superman than as a sexy fireman.
So why do girls have to come to parties dressed as eye candy while boys dress for fun? I believe it is a reflection of society. Women are able to use sex appeal to get what they want from men, and are even expected to in some cases. Today it seems like sex appeal is equated to beauty. I think these costumes are an expression of the societal push to be sexy, please men and gain acceptance through sex appeal.