The Difference Between Men's And Women's Halloween Costumes Is Very Scary

Suspiciously missing: Men's Halloween costumes that show a lot of skin.

The only thing truly chilling about Halloween is how little fabric manufacturers use for women's costumes.

In the name of Science, we researched popular costume ideas for men and women, and compared them side-by-side. We began to see a theme emerge. Manufacturers assume that ladies are looking to show a lot of skin, while men's costumes offer a lot more coverage (and, thus, warmth).

Women should wear whatever they want, be it on Halloween or any other night of the year. And if that includes hot pants, more power to you! But where are the lycra cut-out costumes for men? Shouldn't Halloween be an equal-opportunity night for bodily display?

Check out these 21 jarring costume comparisons, and head here and here for some more creative Halloween costume ideas.

1
Policewoman & Policeman
Canva/TheCostumeLand.com
2
Firefighters
Yandy.com
3
Cowgirl & Cowboy
TheCostumeLand.com
4
Referees
Yandy.com
5
Nurse & Doctor
Party City
6
Golfers
Amazon
7
Flight Attendant & Pilot
HalloweenCostumes.com
8
Sailors
HalloweenCostumes.com
9
Military Babe & Sexy Army Hero
Yandy
10
Nerds
HalloweenCostumes.com
11
Pirates
Party City
12
Prisoners
Party City
13
Mickey Mouse
Yandy
14
Vampires
Yandy
15
Ringleaders
Yandy
16
Skeletons
Yandy / Amazon
17
Vikings
Yandy / OfficialCostumes.com
18
Baseball Players
TrendyHalloween.com / Amazon
19
Pizza
Yandy / Amazon
20
Buzz Lightyears
Yandy / Walmart
21
Mobsters
ODGirl.com / Party City

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