One recurring theme that many university students in particular partake in is the use of a corset and mini skirts to recreate classic characters in a more revealing and sexier manner. There is no limit to what the base outfit of a corset and fitted skirt can be utilised for while still giving the desired sexy Halloween vibe, with the ‘Mean Girls’-esque route being to add animal ears, or a spin of classic characters such as Disney princesses.
Despite the versatility a corset can offer and its skyrocketing popularity inside club atmospheres or house parties, the use of them in Halloween costumes does not exist without a hate train behind them. Social media platforms, specifically TikTok, are divided by the increase in specifically girls posting their Halloween costume inspiration or just having a fun time showing off what they plan to wear.
The hate for corset Halloween costumes is disproportionately focused on criticising the costumes of young girls
There is a rise in hate for corsets and miniskirts for being the 'basic girl' choice for Halloween, with users hating on them for their unoriginality, plainness and for being ‘trendy’. The hate for corset Halloween costumes is disproportionately focused on criticising the costumes of young girls, while men’s costume trends stay relatively similar each year with costumes like prisoners, revelling in simplicity often only using an all-in-one boiler suit.
In response to divisive opinions around Halloween inspiration, the question of what the coolest Halloween costume could be remains unclear. However, the confidence and versatility needed for corset Halloween costumes shows that, while they may not to be to everyone’s taste, the coolest thing you can do on Halloween this year is to be confident in what you want to wear. Confidence does not mean forcing yourself into a corset or any type of clothing if that’s not to your taste, but loving your own costume because you look and feel good. Confidence is the coolest thing you can wear this Halloween.