Halloween Costume Fashion More "Dirty"Than Scary?

Halloween is supposed to be a moment when people pretend to be something they aren't, but singles looking for love at parties may be revealing more than they want prospective partners to know.

That's because revealing outfits are hot this year, with Lady Gaga-like lingerie and "Jersey Shore"-inspired tight tank tops topping the list with costume retailers.

Retailers say Lady Gaga costumes are big this year, but dating experts say consumers should be aware of the signals wearing sexy costumes sends to others.

Halloween has long provided an excuse for partygoers to dress in outfits bordering on the salacious, scary or even slutty. In fact, professional matchmaker Kim Primerano jokes that sometimes it seems those are the only costumes available.

"I expect guys to wear gory costumes on Halloween -- that's to be expected," said Rudov, author of the dating manual, "Under the Clitoral Hood: How to Crank Her Engine Without Cash, Booze or Jumper Cables." "But if women are going to be slutty, it does send a signal. You can't say, 'I was slutty for Halloween, but that's not really me.'

"You are what you project," he said. "If you dress like a slut, don't be surprised if people think you're a slut."

Ellen Rittberg, who writes about what it's like to be single again after 31 years of marriage, says singles of both sexes should be careful of costume selection on Halloween.

"If I see a disgusting, dripping costume on a guy or ridiculously revealing costume on a woman, I automatically assume the person is not someone who shares my values as a friend," Rittberg told AOL News. "We know Halloween is all about ghouls and goblins, but if a costume is really gross, it's going to be a turnoff."

A turnoff, maybe. A window into a person's subconscious desires? Definitely, according to clinical psychotherapist Nancy Irvin.

"When a single person dresses slutty, he or she is sending a signal that he/she is acknowledging that there is an 'inner slut' that wants to be expressed or satisfied," she said. "With a gory costume, someone is releasing some anger or dark aspect of the self that is definitely best kept repressed."

Psychotherapist and relationship expert Mary Pender Greene is even more specific about the hidden meanings of Halloween costumes.

For instance, she says a French maid costume reveals someone who is very submissive, while a catsuit represents a desire for independence, and a vampire outfit reveals personality traits that revolve around the wearer's fascination with the dark side -- and perhaps a desire to get in touch with his or her own dark and scary self.

As kinky as that sounds, Irvin says Halloween can be a good time to express those attributes.

"We all have many facets of our personality; some we like to flaunt and have reinforced, some we want to disown or repress," she said. "Halloween is a wonderful opportunity to express those parts of ourselves, in a safe, 'judgment-free' environment and 'flex' those parts of ourselves that generally stay repressed. It's actually a very healthy thing to do."

you may be better off sticking to familiar ground rather than partying with strangers.

"If you're going to wear an extreme outfit, you are better off going to a place where people know you," she said. "Remember what happened when Prince Harry wore a Nazi costume at a party?"
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How many times did you want to go out in the wet fall and found out that your rain boots appeared quite inappropriate for your dress? Unlike other boots, Rain boots are bulky and shapeless. Rain boots or wellies, as they are otherwise called, are not so elegant looking as the normal fashion boots.

However, during wet weather nothing is comparable to the comfort and protection rain boots give our feet. They are the best boots to wear during miserable weather. Yet they do not go with anything you wear. Hence you need to choose your costumes and accessories carefully when worn with rain boots. A few tips are given here based on the best ways celebrities presented themselves in rain boots.


When buying rain boots make sure you buy a pair with enough space to tuck in your jeans.

Style 1

Celebrities prefer to wear rain boots with shorts. For a sleek and chick look wear the rain boots with a black skinny or legging. A black must-have bag and a pair of black sunglasses will give a classy look. A combination of boyfriend jeans and wellies will look awful. This is one of the combinations that one should not dare to try.

Style 2

The clunkiness of the rain boots can be overcome by wearing a billowy dress in a soft floral print. It gives a very feminine touch to the whole combination. A halter dress style, a prairie dress or a short mini dress will also go with the rain boots.

Style 3

What if you want to attend an outdoor party or concert in a wet weather? Obviously you are going to wear a rain boot to fight the muddy puddles. In that case try the hippie vibe. Try dressing colorfully rather than wearing the usual white shirt and jeans. The wash of the jeans should match the wellies. Stone washed denim will not suit patterned rain boots.

Style 4

For a change from the feminine look try a tailored look on another day. A tailored look will help tone down the bulky rain boots. Pair them with a tailored outfit, scarves and fitted casual pants.

Style 5

The wellies can be paired with a pair of long and colorful earrings. Printed scarves will make a great combo on a plain top, denim skirt and matching rain boot. A plain white shirt and black leggings will suit silver wellies. Bleached light shaded denim will suit black or dark rain boots.

Now put on your wellies and go out in the wet spring with a confident attitude and stunning look, defeating every wicked puddle on the way. Do not forget to test more alternative styles by mixing and matching your favorite clothes. For more styles, visit www.ladiesoutfitters.com

Beyonce planning a maternity line

Beyonce says her pregnancy has inspired her to do a maternity line.

The singer, who is expecting her first child with husband Jay-Z, told Harper's Bazaar magazine that she's working on a collection for her House of Dereon line.


"All I see now are clothes that are flattering on a pregnant woman," she said in the interview. "It's been so exciting for me! I love figuring out designs that still make me feel edgy and sexy while pregnant."

"Flowy fabrics are always flattering," she added, "but I still rock my stilettos."

The singer also talked about revealing her pregnancy at the MTV Video Music Awards in August, calling it "the hardest red carpet I ever did."

"I didn't want a crazy picture or gossip story to break the news," she said. "So I decided to say nothing and proudly show my baby bump. I felt it was more powerful to see the love and enthusiasm as opposed to saying anything."

Beyonce recently told Australia's "Sunday Night" news program that she's due in February. That appearance also stirred speculation about her pregnancy - her dress appeared to fold in when she sat down on the show, leading some to question whether she was wearing a prosthetic baby bump while a surrogate carried her child. A rep for the singer told ABC News that the rumors are "stupid, ridiculous and fake."

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While many celebrities have attempted to conquer the fashion market, they have not always been successful. Nelly, however, outdoes the competition. His talent lies in his amazing sense of style, and more importantly, the appreciation he has for women and their bodies.

The rapper-extraordinaire, now designer, has really become quite a sensations in the world of fashion.

He has created an urban apparel line for real women', rather than designing the familiar cardboard-cutout clothes that supermodels look terrific in.

Nelly designs for women with curves, bubble butts, wide hips, chubby thighs basically, real women. Thus, his motto "the clothes should fit a woman, not the woman fit the clothes", is quite appropriate. Sizes in the Apple Bottom line range from 2 to 22.
The launch of Apple Bottoms in 2003 began with much hype and coincided with VH1's broadcast for the "Apple Bottom Girl". Since then, Nelly and his co-partners have expanded their collection from just jeans, to include the most trendy and hip styles of apparel.
Alicia Keys and Vivica Fox (who are quite curvaceous) are big fans. They have the body type that Nelly envisioned would look bootylicious' in his clothes. Oprah and Queen Latifah fit nicely in Apple Bottom's plus size category.
Popular beyond belief is Apple Bottoms signature piece, the jeans. They're absolutely form fitting and figure flattering. The cotton and Lycra blend just molds to your shape. Although the jeans fit close, they are comfortable without being constricting.
In 2004, Oprah recommended the Apple Bottom jeans on her "Favorite Things" show.
An apple logo is embroidered at the rear pockets of the jeans. Nelly chose the apple symbol because of his preference for apple-shaped bootys.
Don't worry if you lack curves to fit into the jeans. Apple Bottoms includes footwear (with extremely high heals), accessories, and handbags; there's something from the collection for everyone.
Apple Bottoms urban apparel is quite flexible and wearable. A casual outfit can be dressed up and accessorized to take you from the office to an evening out. Some of the clothes are quite sexy; low-cut tanks, mesh teddies, short skirts, and tops that expose midriffs present a hip-hop, nightclub look.
Shop for toddlers and young girls too. They will look ultra chic in the adorable collection of fairy-like babydolls, dresses, jumpers, and tees. This younger line includes colorful designer outerwear like down-filled coats, cute bomber jackets, and belted snorkel coats. Very cool.
Apple Bottom stores are located nationwide. Regular priced items are extremely affordable. The online store offers a lot of shopping convenience and great bargains. This is a sure sign that Nelly places his fans and customers first; making tons of money is secondary.
Nelly's message to all women has always been consistent - that is to be embrace who they are and proud of your figure. Show yourself off rather than concealing your body, like women tend to do. Women, on the other hand, who don't have the stereotypical perfect body, know they can look good and fashionable too in Apple Bottoms.