{playing} dress up

I hear the justification time and time again, "Halloween is the one day out of the year that adult/teenage girls alike can get away with dressing skimpily." Of course, a term other than "skimpily" was used. Instead of a costume with more coverage, some opt for the short/more revealing version of the same character. What has me going over the edge is that {clearly} it's just getting worse. Even little girl costumes.

And honestly, it's about time you heard the truth. Even if it hurts to hear it. But why am I doing all the talking? Here's something I came across from a friend who posted on facebook. And mind you, {although she will remain nameless} she is a mother which makes it all the more important for young women to hear this::

"Dear females, please have some self-respect and don't dress like a strumpet for Halloween. You will certainly attract attention, but it's neither the kind you really want nor is it from the caliber of male that you deserve. *and now the soapbox has been put away*."

And I'm not just picking on girls either! Boys really should be careful what they wear as well. Costumes seem to be getting more racy and violent/gory-looking for the males. Holy-moly! Remember men/women, what you wear is seen not only by your peers, but parents and younger children WHO LOOK UP TO YOU!

So, maybe it's time to be a grown-up and realize that self-expression does not necessarily mean to downgrade and objectify yourself.

with that said, have a happy and safe halloween!

sarahjo

p.s. To those who I offended:: please remember that my blog is not here to please all people. I'm not afraid to step on toes. Therefore, I will not apologize. Especially when it comes to immodesty.