Real girls, real Halloween costumes
With all my complaining about girls’ Halloween costumes, I was happy to see Halloween Vamping for Girls Wears Thin. Seems that what girls and parents want is not exactly what costume retailers are offering.
To prove it, Empowering Girls: So Sioux Me is sponsoring a Real Girls costume contest. Parents have been sending in photos of what their girls really wore on Halloween; readers can vote on their favorites. Contest ends today.
November 6th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Hallelujah! Good for Meredith and Maggie. And good for their parents. Reading that article gave me some hope.
And I have to say, I didn’t see any inappropriate costumes (boys or girls) whilst handing out candy this year. Instead I was greeted by animals, superheroes, ballerinas, and princesses. And most of them were accompanied by both parents, making it a family activity instead of kids going out on their own and raising hell. It was nice for a change.
November 9th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I had a similar experience this Halloween, although from the viewpoint of a trick-or-treater. I was sort of suprised, actually, because the weather was so gorgeous, that there weren’t more revealing costumes. Sure, sleeves were rolled up, but for whatever reason, Halloween costumes were far less risque than in previous years. It’s actually quite appealing. I yearn for similar weather next Halloween…