Yesterday afternoon, two days before Halloween, I joined the rest of the loonies and went to not one, not two, but three Halloween stores with Jamey. The parking lots alone were an accident waiting to happen; the stores themselves, jam packed with everyone and their mother looking for last minute costumes. As I found myself staring at the famed 'costume wall', I couldn't help but notice the, shall we say, 'skimpy' costumes for girls/women. Every year they seem to get shorter, tighter and more revealing. The worst part is that mostly teenage girls are buying them. Not that I'm preaching, or even a prude for that matter, but please, is it really okay to show SO MUCH of everything for Halloween?
I dress up every year for school, we all do. I wanted to be a sailor this year, but the dress was just a little to fitted. While helping Kristin pack, I found her Pocohontas costume; really cute with beads and feathers and lots of fringe. My precious daughter looked at me and said, "Mom, that costume wouldn't be appropriate for you to wear in fron of the kids at school. It's too short." (God love her!) "Oh yes it will, Kris," I answered with a sly smile, "Because I'm wearing a sweater and khakis under it!"
So here I am today, Pocohontas. My hair braided, headband with feathers and all. I even found some old mocassins iin my closet (big problem throwing anything out). A great costume, comfortable and appropriate. Hmmm, I wonder how Kristin wore it last year? I'm sure it wasn't with khakis and a sweater, but hopefully tights and at least a camisole???
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