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Why are Halloween costumes so 'slutty'? - The Guardian
The GuardianWhy are Halloween costumes so 'slutty'?The GuardianWhere once Halloween was associated with innocent little children dressing up as Ghostbusters asking their parents' friends for mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (yes, I did grow up in America in the 80s, how did you guess?), now it seems more like that ...and more »
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'Prosti-tots'.

I don't see overtly sexy costumes on the street around here. I have occasionally seen them at adult parties for 20 or 30 something's, where they belong, if anywhere. It was never my style, but I am not offended by them in the right context, i.e. , indoor, private adult parties.

I don't particularly like them myself, especially since it promotes a certain stereotype of women. I hate how a lot of women's costumes are slutty looking. When I do buy costumes I try to get something more modest. It bothers me that the men's costumes fit that criteria but not the lady's.

Well, you are right, but I think some young women actually enjoy being a little risque at Halloween. Nobody makes them buy the provocative costumes. I can't imagine that most guys want their girls flaunting themselves before other men. Unless these costumes are being purchased by couples for private amusement, I think most of them are probably bought by young single women who enjoy the attention they invite.