Articles and Ideas August, 2006

Renaissance Costume Ideas - Ladies and Courtiers for Halloween

Okay, you missed the Renaissance by a couple hundred years, guys no longer wear tights, and women dress up in slightly less than a voluminous skirt, bodice, petticoat, bonnet and apron (no matter how hot it was outside!) Still, that's what Halloween costume parties are for! If you're feeling particularity Elizabethan, there are a great variety of Renaissance-themed costumes to choose from. The Renaissance spans from the 15th to 17th centuries, when plague in the previous century severely weakened the feudal system, the Crusades brought in new ideas (not to mention fabrics and dyes), and the beginnings of an urban middle class emerged. Clothing was marked by greater colors and flair than the medieval period, as dyes and fabrics became more varied, accessible and cheaper. Fashion quickly became a status symbol, with men and women in the ruling class trying to outdo each other with elaborate styles and colors. Purple ...

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Why do we Wear Sexy Costumes?

Ah, good ol' Halloween! The time to dress in a cool costume, shout into the night, and flirt, tease and act sexy. No, of course I'm not talking about kids going door to door collecting candy! We're all adults now, and I'm talking about costume parties! So, why would an otherwise ordinary guy or gal suddenly transform into a wild creature and dance the night away in a sexy costume? Well, we all know we have to act mature and serious, wear dress pants and blouse or tie, survive through those boring office meetings, and go home to make dinner, clean the house, and shoulder the responsibility of home ownership or act as good role models to our children. Is that all that's left for us after growing up? Heck no! So, like I said, good ol' Halloween. Or any excuse to dress up, be it for Mardi Gras, New ...

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Feeling Sexy in a Costume - It’s All About the Attitude

Ever been to a party and you see someone dressed in a sexy costume? Of course you have. (And you've probably thought about that person for days afterward!) Now, have you come across someone dressed in a revealing outfit but they keep a low profile, don't talk to anybody, frown a lot, and generally look like they hate the party? Not too sexy, is it? Being sexy isn't what you wear, it's how you wear it. It's all about attitude. If there's a contest at the party for sexiest costume, people will remember the guy or gal who played the part, who enjoyed the night and played their character with enthusiasm and excitement. At one party I went to, there were a lot of people dressed in erotic, sexy costumes. Others wore elaborate outfits that must have taken hours to create. Who won the costume contest? A big, ...

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Too Shy to Shop for that Sexy Costume? Shop Online!

You've seen people wearing those sexy costumes at parties - Naughty french maids, spicy school girls and erotic nurses, dancing and having fun while being the center of attention. You love having fun too, you know you got the looks, but you always seem to be stuck in some corner, ignored in your ghost outfit. Well, it's time for a costume makeover! However, in the light of day, things are different. You're embarrassed and feel a little silly dressing in some sexy outfit while at a big department store. The lighting is harsh, grumbling people are waiting for you to hurry up, and they give you disparaging looks when they see you holding your fantasy Fiona maid outfit. With your confidence shattered, is it time to slink away and forget about wearing anything showing off even a bit of ankle? Nonsense. The Internet is here for you! Costumes are easy to ...

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Sexy Halloween Costumes for 2006

Halloween is almost here, and this year manufacturers are busy creating sexy new costumes. Some are fresh new variations of a popular theme, while others are based on this year's movies. You'll find the tried and true (and overdone) at your regular department store, but online retailers have the flexibility to offer hundreds or even thousands of styles. Hundreds are added each year as merchants gear up for Halloween. Here's a selection of 2006 sexy costume ideas found at BuyCostumes.com: Mermaid - Everybody will want to capture you in this alluring outfit, with a sequin halter top and a shiny, tight sequin skirt that flares into a fish tail at the feet. Complete the outfit with long, curly hair, shell necklace and earrings, and a seaweed boa! Vice Detective - Miami gets even hotter with the Vice Vicky ...

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