Sexy Halloween As A Plus Size Woman

Halloween, Plus Size, and Me: A Tale of Tulle and Treats

So, there I was, standing in front of my closet, the mirror reflecting my curves back at me. It was the week before Halloween, and I was on a mission to find a costume that would make me feel like a million bucks. Now, I'm not one of those skinny minnies who can just throw on a cat-ear headband and call it a day. No, no, I'm a plus size lady, and I've got curves that need to be considered when I'm dressing up.

I've always loved Halloween. As a kid, it was my favorite holiday. I'd spend weeks planning my costume, and my mom would spend hours sewing and altering it to fit my little round self. As an adult, not much has changed. I still love the thrill of picking a character and bringing them to life. The only difference is now I'm the one doing the sewing (and let me tell you, my sewing machine and I have had some late-night, wine-fueled conversations about the trials of plus size costuming).

Size Matters (But Not in the Way You Think)

You might think that finding a plus size costume would be as easy as walking into a store and picking one off the rack. But oh, how wrong you'd be. Most stores only carry costumes up to a size 2X, and even then, they're often just oversized versions of the straight sizes. It's like they forgot that plus size bodies have curves, and those curves need to be accommodated.

Take the year I wanted to be a mermaid, for example. I found a beautiful mermaid tail online, but when it arrived, it was clear that it was made for someone with a straight up-and-down body. I had to spend hours pinning and sewing it to fit my hips and thighs. And don't even get me started on the top. I ended up having to make my own because nothing off the rack would fit my girls (and no, I don't mean my dogs).

DIY or Die (Trying)

After that mermaid debacle, I decided that if I wanted a costume that fit my body, I was going to have to make it myself. And so, my love affair with tulle began. Tulle is a plus size girl's best friend. It's stretchy, it's forgiving, and it can be cut and sewn into just about anything. I've made ball gowns, fairy wings, and even a T-Rex costume out of the stuff.

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My most recent creation was a plus size version of Elsa from Frozen. I spent hours cutting and sewing and beading, and when I was done, I had a costume that made me feel like a queen. It was tight in all the right places, loose in all the wrong ones, and it sparkled like a winter wonderland. I felt beautiful, and that, my friends, is what Halloween is all about.

It's Not About the Size, It's About the Style

But here's the thing, you don't need to be able to sew to have a great plus size Halloween costume. You just need to be willing to put in a little extra effort. That might mean ordering a costume online and having it altered, or it might mean buying a straight size costume and adding some plus size-friendly accessories. It might even mean wearing a costume that's not traditionally plus size-friendly and rocking it anyway.

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Because at the end of the day, it's not about the size of the costume, it's about the size of your confidence. If you feel good in what you're wearing, then you're doing it right. And if anyone gives you a hard time, just tell them to suck a lollipop (and then steal their candy. I mean, you deserve it, right?).

Tricks and Treats for Plus Size Costuming

So, if you're a plus size lady looking to have a fabulous Halloween, here are a few tips:

• Don't be afraid to DIY. You'd be surprised what you can make with a little fabric, some safety pins, and a hot glue gun.
• Embrace your curves. Look for costumes that accentuate your best features. If you've got a great rack, show it off. If you've got a fantastic booty, flaunt it. This is your night to shine, so don't be shy.
• Think outside the box. You don't have to be a sexy cat or a sexy nurse. Get creative. Be a sexy librarian, a sexy scientist, a sexy dinosaur. The world is your oyster (and yes, I realize that's a weird metaphor, but you get the point).
• Don't forget the accessories. A great costume is more than just the clothes. It's the shoes, the jewelry, the makeup. So don't skimp on the details. They can make or break a costume.

And remember, no matter what you're wearing, you're a Halloween rockstar. You've got the candy to prove it (and if you don't, well, maybe it's time to revisit that lollipop-sucking advice). So get out there, strut your stuff, and have a spooktacular time.