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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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