There's more to Halloween than Ghosts and Goblins
Like other times of the year, Halloween has become a commercial event. That's not always a bad thing, especially in the case of plus size Halloween costumes for women.
Being a commercialized event means there are more options out there for plus size shoppers. Although, like other areas there is still room for improvement. What follows is a listing of retailers who offer plus size costumes in an array of styles from sexy to spooky.
The list is growing so come back again soon.
"Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story."
~ Mason Cooley
Halloweenie
Boo!
"The plus-sizes for men are 48-52 and for women are 18-24. Not all costumes come in all sizes. They are affordable ranging in price from $29 - $52. Halloweenie ships only within the US with most orders leaving distribution within 24 hours."Read more about Halloweenie.
Halloweenie's Top Eight Best Sellers
* Athena* Fine Foxy Mama
* Geisha
* Medusa
* Pirate Wench
* Red Riding Hood
* Ruby the Pirate Beauty
* Victorian Vampira
Visit Halloweenie to shop for Plus Size Halloween Costumes.
Torrid
Hot! Hot! Hot!
"They carry a regular line of sexy fashion forward clothing for the trendy plus size woman with attitude. For Halloween they are carrying a special line of costumes. It's not a huge selection but it's popular. This year they have fairy wings, bunny ears, cat ears, Gagster, Cop, Sailor, Witch, Pirate, Nurse, School Girl, and French Maid. "Visit Torrid for Plus Size Halloween Shopping.
Fright Catalog
Don't turn out the lights!
"The plus sizes for women cover 14 to 26 and for men are 48 - 54. Costumes are affordable to expensive, $39 - $200. If you happen to find one of their costumes somewhere else for cheaper they in place a best price guarantee."Read more about Fright Catalog.
Costume Crazy
Time to get crazy...
"There are 140 plus size styles to choose from some of which I've never seen before. There were lots of fairies, a couple different styles of pirates, batgirl, southern belle, Viking woman, wonder woman (pictured), super girl and princess Fiona. Read the fine print as the costume may not be all you see."Read more about Costume Craze.
Buy Costumes
Style and selection...
"Buy Costumes does have a huge selection of costumes. There are well over 100 in plus size styles to choose from. The usual pirates and vampires as well as some unique ones like Tracy Turnblad and Edna from Hairspray, Marilyn Monroe, Mermaid, Egyptian Queen, Wilma, Batgirl, Alice and Irish Lass (see sizing)."Read more about Buy Costumes.
Party America
Do you want to paarrrty?
"Party America has forty plus size women's costumes ranging from sexy to spooky. The ones that stood out the most were Cleopatra, Gothic Pirate, Lili and Gypsy. Quite a few of the other styles I've seen elsewhere but they are competitively priced."Read more about Party America.
"Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn, and cauldron bubble."
~ William Shakespeare (Macbeth)
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Where to find Popular Plus Size Costumes
- Plus Size Wonder Woman Costume
- The Amazon Princess is a symbol of beauty, intelligence, love, skill and strength amongst women for decades. Even plus size women feel a kinship to her.
- Plus Size Pirate Costume
- A pirate costume is a great disguise for plus size women of all sizes. They are stronger and can survive longer at sea. Not to mention they make sexier pirates with all those curves.
- Plus Size Witch Costume
- Witch Halloween costumes are a popular item. We have all grown up with some form of witch in our head although these days witches tend to be more sexy than scary but scary is definitely available.
- Plus Size Vampire Costume
- I love vampires! Ok, I haven't met a real one but I love vampire movies (Blade), television shows (Blood Ties) and of course costumes. There are so many different styles
- Plus Size Snow White Costume
- Snow White was created in early 1800s during a time when the ideal woman was curvy, notice I said ideal, not peasant. When Snow White was released in film in the early 1900s the hourglass frame was most acceptable.
- Plus Size Ladybug Costume
- There is something comforting about the black and red suit of the lucky ladybug. If you want to spread your own ladybug wings then it is possible with this ladybug costume.
- Plus Size Medusa Costume
- There is something scary but at the same time sexy about the Gorgon Queen Medusa. She is one of three sisters from Greek mythology who had the power to turn men to stone should they gaze upon her in her altered form. Medusa's ability
- Plus Size Geisha Costume
- Geisha costumes have been made popular with the success of Memoirs of a Geisha both in print and on the big screen. You can be a talented Japanese entertainer too.
- Red Hot Saloon Girl
- Halloween is a great time to shed some inhibitions! Why not be adventurous when choosing a Halloween costume this year. Sexy fishnets and heels add attitude to any Halloween costume.
- Plus Size Red Riding Hood Costume
- The famous fairytale about a young girl's journey to her grandmother's house and her unfortunate encounter with a very bad wolf was popularized by the Brothers Grimm.
Super Size Costumes
Beyond size 22...
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Evelyn_Saenz
Great Lens! 5 stars and favored! Posted April 24, 2008 |
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daoine
Thanks so much for featuring my pirate lens Moe. I'm lensrolling you back. Posted October 29, 2007 |
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prosperity66
Halloween is a recent holiday in Belgium but this year, I want to wear a gothic witch costume. Posted October 22, 2007 |
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Mandi
Great lens - I was going to do one myself, but I think you did such a great job, I'm just gonna add you to favorites and the lensroll on http://www.squidoo.com/verysexycostumes/ So many people assume if you are larger than a size 8 you wouldn't want to dress up. Great work! Posted September 28, 2007 |
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