The Real Horror of Girls’ Halloween Costumes

By Irena Ioannou — GAZE

With Halloween nearly upon us, it is time to dig into the bowels of our closets and old chests to unearth the clothing that will serve as our costumes. They can be black fishnets, padded jackets, Hawaiian shirts, jelly sandals, tulles, and body glitter. Or, the woolen scarf that our grandmother knitted with pride, paired with an old wedding dress yellowed by time. Mascara, and definitely, lipstick.

Unfortunately, this practice has been fading in recent times, where people were creative in their disguises. In the olden times, our ancestors fitted mismatched pieces of clothing and hats, and, with the help of scissors and utensils, they produced a sometimes hilarious and other times creepy effect.

Those days are long gone though. In the age of technology and comfort all we have to do today is visit our local Halloween shop and pick a costume in the right size. We no longer have time to create a unique outfit intended to frighten our neighbors. Family gatherings to share our ideas and join forces belong to the past. Everything now is at arm’s reach and with a price tag to suit every pocket.

Surprisingly, the result couldn’t be more monotonous. I keep all my children’s Halloween photos, and I can’t shake the image of my son’s first Halloween at kindergarten, dating a…