Mass-marketed Halloween costumes have taken a decidedly strange turn this year. Sexy versions of characters from kids’ movies and TV shows are mixed in with little-kid interpretations of figures from grown-up shows, creating a strange brew of both oversexualized and inappropriately aged-down images.
Sure, a big part of Halloween is trying on new identities to freak people out. But it’s doubtful many kids watch The Walking Dead — so why would there be a kids’ costume from that show? And how do you explain to your kid that a leotard and thigh-high tights have anything to do with her beloved Olaf from Frozen? As a parent, you just have to laugh — and consider helping your kids make their own costumes inspired by characters that promote positive (or at least age-appropriate) messages instead.
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The 5 Pop-Culture Costumes We’d Like to See Instead
Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler from The Big Bang Theory
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Why we love it: Mayim Bialik’s character from the hit sitcom is brainy, kind, and loyal.
How to pull it off: Wear a pair of tortoise-shell glasses, barrettes, and a V-neck cardigan over a button-down print shirt. Accessorize with a briefcase or oversize purse.