Category Archive: Costume Suggestions

Nominee’s for the 2012 Costume Hall of Shame

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Costume Suggestions, Entertainment, Funny Costumes, Suggestions and Ideas

September 3, 2012

The Ultimate Butt and Boobs Costume

Today is Labor Day 2012. It’s also the official start of the 2012 Halloween season! And to get us started off we thought we’d take a look at our top 10 nominee’s for this year’s Costume Hall of Shame! Every year at Halloween it happens.  Someone walks into a Halloween party wearing something a bit shocking as well as really, <whisper, whisper> attention getting.  You simply can’t believe they had the nerve to wear that!  Sometimes crude, sometimes funny, sometimes just downright strange–but it seems these really “out there” costumes are considered to be almost the norm anymore.   Maybe you enjoy wearing these types of costumes yourself, or perhaps you just enjoy the raucous laughter they bring at someone “else’s” expense.  It’s also possible that you have little appreciation for these obnoxious costumes at all.  No matter what your feelings about the really tacky, tasteless or even raunchy costumes are, you can bet they aren’t going anywhere. 

Here’s our top 10 nominee’s for this year’s Costume Hall of Shame!

 

Tassle Twirling Tessie.  This chubby stripper costume is stuffed to the gills with humor, and a few dollar bills.  Don’t try a pole dance in this one. 

 

The Finger.  This costume has a definite bad attitude.  Makes a very strong statement, without ever saying a word.

 

Anita Waxin. Getting rescued by this Baywatch babe could be a really hair-raising experience.

 

Beer Schlong.  A very useful costume that comes with an attached pouch that unzips to hold two full cans of beer! Awesome, practical, convenient and pretty funny! 

 

Cheerleader Fat Suit.  Bringing sexy back in the most politically incorrect way imaginable.

 

Condom Costume.  Obnoxiously designed to protect and serve the most manly man. 

 

Fireman costume.  This fearless firefighter is a very experienced hose handler.  This costume could be especially interesting in a super crowded room.

 

Ring Toss.  This costume could be considered another useful, multi-purpose ensemble.  No, he’s not an anatomical wonder, but when it comes to partying, it’s literally “game on”!   He’s got all the necessary equipment for instant laughs and fun.  “Ladies, step right up and be a winner!”

 

Snake Charmer.  He’s mesmerizing…he’s alluring…he’s hypnotizing.  Be careful though, ladies.  This snake may bite.

 

Ultimate Butt and Boobs.  This look may be recreating his ultimate fantasy, but wearing these accessories in mixed company may mean you spend a lot of time … alone.

 

 

Obnoxious. Shameless. Disgusting.  Reprehensible.  (But still… oh so funny!)  Check out these and other Halloween Costume Hall of Shame candidates in our Humorous Adult costume selection.

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Vampires: The Super Sexy Bad Boy

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Costume Suggestions, Vampires

August 29, 2012

The Vampire Look

There’s no doubt about it.  At Halloween time, there is a plethora of monstrous beings that you can bring to life for yourself.   If you want to be scary for Halloween, nowadays, you have tons of choices.   There is one Halloween monster, however that holds a special place of honor when put against many of the others.  The Vampire is a chilling reminder of evil in its finest hour, and yet, throughout the ages, the Vampire has also become associated with a weird and beguiling form of sex appeal.  This attraction that women have toward the charm and charisma of the Vampire has helped his cause quite a bit through the ages and cost a lot of women their lives.  It doesn’t seem to matter, though and the danger that lurks beneath the surface of the Vampire only seems to add to his sickening allure.

 

 

 

Top 5 Reasons Why the Vampire is So Completely SEXY!’’

The Allure of Immortality:  Most Vampires found in legends, stories and in the media have been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years.  No need to pity this bad boy, really, as it seems as if he’s found the fountain of youth.  Although there are apparent ways to kill off a Vampire, it’s tricky biz and not easily done.  You might be taken captive first–and then let’s face it, it’s all over after that.

The Allure of Dangerous Seduction:  The mysterious demeanor and the oh-so-romantic persona that surrounds our sexy Vampire is pretty hard for most women to resist–precisely why women have been succumbing to them for many years.  We know they are potentially dangerous–the most recent and modern infamous Vampires have been known to openly admit to girls that they are dangerous and to just keep away.  This fact doesn’t seem to stop these girls from getting entangled anyway, does it?

The Allure of The Bad Boy:  The appeal of the bad boy likely goes back anthropologically to the caveman era.  Women in those days were attracted to the most physically strong hunter types that could hunt down and bring back the fatted calf to the cave.  Nowadays, women are still looking for that kinda guy–athletes, power brokers, and musicians–all of which are notorious exhibitors of bad boy behavior.  The Vampire just takes this bad boy theme to an entirely new level. 

The Allure of Ultimate Power:  Vampires, in addition to being pretty charming, are also amazingly strong and physically fit.  (Apparently that high protein, all-blood diet is doing something for them!)  In addition to physical strength, the Vampire is very mentally powerful as well.  Case in point, look at the Vampire’s ability to ensnare most anyone into his trap, with really very little effort involved.  Vampires have also figured out a way to outwit death, which theoretically gives them the most power of all.

The Allure of Plain ol’ Fashioned Hotness:  Today’s Vampires, in spite of their lack of pallor and even some major darkness encircling their eyes are still considered to be ridiculously hot.  The Vampire proves, once and for all, that when it comes to Halloween monsters, you can be evil and frightful without losing any of your natural sex appeal. 

Be sure and check out our video that illustrates very easy, step-by-step instructions on how to create a simple Gothic Vampire look that is also very sexy.  He’s elegant, sultry as well as captivating.  This look simply screams, “I want to suck your blood!”  Not a problem; chicks apparently dig it. 

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Cultural Stereotypes in Costumes: Offensive or Funny?

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Costume Suggestions, Halloween, Pop Culture

August 20, 2012

It seems that these days anything goes when it comes to dressing up for Halloween.  Some folks seem to think that some costumes may have crossed the proverbial line, however, and perhaps have gone too far.  If you’ve been thinking of dressing up as something along the lines of a Mexican Bandito, a Geisha Girl, a Ghetto God, a Redneck or even an Illegal Alien, you may want to take into consideration a few points.

Last year, a group of students at Ohio University, vehemently protested the use of these types of costumes, calling them offensive and proclaiming “we are a culture, not a costume!”  Their point was well taken as these students set out to raise awareness about what they viewed as obvious racism.

Most people who dress up in these stereotypical costumes are probably largely unaware of how they might be construed by people who may be culturally associated with these types of costume looks.  At Halloween time, these costume styles are in relative abundance and have historically been a favorite amongst costume wearers.  The Geisha Girl, for example, has been a popular Halloween costume for female wearers.  This look, however, is a stereotype that Asian women don’t always appreciate and have been trying for years to overcome, as the Geisha has long been associated with high priced prostitution.

Some other costume choices are more obvious when it comes to their degree of offensiveness.  Looks depicting “Rednecks” that include disgusting features in them such as large beer bellies, dirty clothing and rotting teeth may be considered very politically incorrect, along with other more obvious offenders such as wearing anything that may be making light of the attire or wardrobe associated with the Muslim, Native American, Italian or African-American cultures, along with many others. 

Of course, there are still many folks out there that think a whole lot of hullaballoo is being made out of nothing.  Halloween has been, essentially, a holiday that is celebrated in the spirit of fun.  Arguably, some say that no one seems to be worried about the various undead creatures lurking about everywhere on Halloween night, nor do they seem terribly upset by the sexy girl from your office posing as a naughty version of a nurse that is set to cure what ails you.  Halloween is supposed to just be light-hearted fun, right?  Are some folks just taking this costume thing too seriously?

No matter what side of the fence you fall on, a little sensitivity is always prudent, so consider who your friends are and where you are going before you make your Halloween costume plans, always erring on the side of good judgment.  Jelani Cobb, a professor of Africana studies at Rutgers University noted, “What underlies this kind of costuming is the belief that these people aren’t quite as equal to what we are, or aren’t as American as we are, or that you as a person who’s not a member of that group should be able to dictate how painful the stereotype should be.” 

It’s definitely something to think about.  Perhaps it’s just much safer to be Batman.

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Tabloid Superstars: Today’s Costume Favorites

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Costume Suggestions, Suggestions and Ideas

August 13, 2012

When it comes to costume characters chosen for Halloween, usually we think of the traditional favorites first.  Skeletons, Witches, Vampires, Ghosts, Zombies and other well acknowledged monsters are all classic characters that will always be tried and true when it comes to getting ready for a traditionally scary holiday.  In recent years, however, getting dressed up as a more timely character that is more likely found in the news than in the spook alley, is a rapidly growing trend.  Finding your best costume inspiration may be as simple as turning on the radio or reading a newspaper!

Political Figures:  Let us not forget that this is an election year!  No matter what your personal politics are, dressing up as a popular (or unpopular as the case may be) political figure can be a hilarious choice for a Halloween costume.  Lifelike and very realistic masks can make you into someone that is notorious or infamous virtually instantaneously, for a dress up look that is very timely and fun!  Be sure to check out our hilarious selection of political masks for a bit of politically “incorrect” humor!  Wear your favorite politicians’ face with pride! 

Pop Stars:  When it comes to the general population of famous people, pop stars are some of our favorites.  These icons have sung, danced and grooved their way from the stage right into infamy. Their names are easily associated with the term “superstar.”  Perhaps all of us have an inner pop star that is just itching to get out; Halloween is the perfect time to let that pop star loose!  Check out our Katy Perry and Lady Gaga inspired looks or even recreate a smooth Justin Bieber, just for your special baby, baby, baby. 

Classic Rock Gods:  These characters are similar to pop stars when it comes to popularity and their famous quotient, but their history runs deep and some of these folks are considered bona-fide icons.  From the omnipresent Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson to the steely metal band members of KISS, if bringing out your classic groove is what you are looking for, these truly epic rock styles are perfect for you! 

Fraught With Controversy:  Like to stir the pot?  Or are you looking for a costume with a little bit more of a shock as well as giggle factor?  Consider dressing up as a media favorite personality that is famous for mostly somewhat obnoxious as well as at times, controversial behavior.  Snooki, Pauly, Charlie Sheen, Paris Hilton, Nicki Minaj, or any of the Kardashians are a great place to start. 

Today’s Halloween costumes literally come from all walks of life.  If you want your best look to have some extra tabloid flavor, try on one of these fabulous looks this year and get a real feel for the big lights of the pop culture life!

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Back To School: Education or Costume Inspiration?

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Back to School, Costume Suggestions

August 9, 2012

Without fail, something always seems to happen this time each year and precious little can be done to stop it.  It’s almost as if we just wake up one day and realize that the summer months we waited so long for have all but evaporated!  Where did it go?  Summer does seem to go by at warp speed and before any of us are really even close to being ready, it’s already time to start thinking about the fall and all the things that go with it.  If you’ve been in any retailer, you’ve likely seen the aisles loaded up with notebooks, backpacks, pencils and other school supplies.  Whether you are looking forward to it or not, it’s time to get ready to send the kids back to school. 

Perhaps it hasn’t occurred to you, but the whole school scene is actually great inspiration for some pretty fabulous costume characters.  While you are busily stocking up on new socks, underwear and school supplies, we’ve compiled our list of the best school-inspired characters out there; perhaps you might consider making one of these your own!

School Girl:  The School Girl is one of the most classic looks around and is incredibly fun to recreate for Halloween.  The “School Girl” can be morphed into a super creepy, frightful Zombie or made ultra sexy for some serious Halloween flirtation.  Britney Spears did it; so can you.  It’s game on!

Geek:  We all know some of these guys.  These are the most annoying kids who actually enjoy their chemistry class and read extra chapters from their textbook “just for fun.”  One day this type is likely to run corporations and juggle bazillions in off shore accounts, but for now, they are just plain fun to dress up as.  Seemingly clueless to the whims of fashion or any level of cool, geeks and nerds are wonderful fodder for Halloween costumes.

Prom Queen:  We know who they are–those popular girls that we love to hate, mostly because they are so perfect and well, so perfect.  The best fun comes in taking a pristine prom queen look and making her look creepy, sinister and even a bit, well, ugly.  Take that, you perfect little bitch!

Girl Scouts:  The scouting program has always been about teaching kids to be upstanding citizens as well as pillars of the community.  What if just one day a year your version of a Girl Scout was something a little (or a lot) more scandalous?  A super sexy version of a Girl Scout is an ironic, tongue in cheek statement character that is bound to get lots of second looks.

Retro School:  Remember the Pink Ladies?  And how about those wild and rebellious Thunderbirds?  If you are looking for a school sanctioned (well, sorta) look that brings back the fun of days gone by, a high school character straight out of the 50’s might be just what you need to really make your socks hop!

Cheerleader:  Go! Fight!  Win!  These chicks have been pom-pomming their way around schoolyards for decades.  The truth is, however, thanks to the NFL (e.g. Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders) and other sports with very visible as well as scantily clad cheer squads, cheerleaders are now associated with some pretty off the chart sex appeal. If you can’t be one in real life, Halloween might be the time to really show your school spirit as you strut your stuff and cheer your favorite team to victory! 

Mascots:  Every school has one right–and he or she can usually be seen flailing around obnoxiously at football games trying ineffectively but very hard to emulate what the cheerleaders are doing.  Even if you are somewhat dorky, being a mascot is cool because you can be crazy–anonymously, of course because does anyone really know who is running around in that crazy mascot suit, anyway? 

Back to school means a lot of things; fresh starts, new clothes and once again reconnecting with your loyal posse.  Some pretty awesome Halloween characters are also found within the walls of your school, too.  Finding that perfect idea for a Halloween alter ego might be as simple as taking a stroll down to your locker. 

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