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8 Halloween Costumes That Absolutely Should Not Wear This Year

Monica Selas by Monica Selas
April 22, 2021
in Lifestyle
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Halloween Costumes to avoid

It is the time of the year where people dress up and enjoy. Yes, Halloween 2020 is near. You may have thought of the costume you are going to wear for the day. However, there are some costumes you should not wear. So here are the points you have to keep in mind while selecting the costumes. Everybody has to enjoy the day so you must not offend others with the costumes you wear. Have a look at the tips below.

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  • 1. Steer clear of costumes insensitive to culture
  • 2. Do not offend people by wearing Covid related costumes
  • 3. Be Covid safe
  • 4. Glamorising frontline workers
  • 5. 2020 election references
  • 6. Black lives mater costumes
  • 7. Dressing as a cop
  • 8. Reference to pop culture

1. Steer clear of costumes insensitive to culture

Friendly reminder as Halloween approaches, these types of costumes will NEVER be okay. Stop using culture as a costume. Thanks? #culturalappropriation #offensive #cultureisnotacostume #halloween #costume pic.twitter.com/memTndIPew

— Makeupkey_ (@DneesyC) September 27, 2020

Some people wear costumes about culture thinking it as a great joke. However, it can offend people. Donning dresses linked with Native American, African or Indian cultures are not Halloween costumes. So try to choose dresses that are not culturally insensitive.

2. Do not offend people by wearing Covid related costumes

Covid pandemic is a series issue. Till now many are suffering from the effects of it. So do not wear costumes about Covid pandemic or patients. This will make people feel bad. Many may feel hurt if you play a joke on the pandemic. There are many other options for costumes available for you to wear.

3. Be Covid safe

halloween costumes Covid

Yes, you have to enjoy the day but do not forget to wear masks. You have to be safe from infection. Try to consider the safety of yourselves and others. Then you can have a full advantage of the day. Do not try to frighten others by saying you have Covid because it is also not a joke.

4. Glamorising frontline workers

frontline workers Halloween Costumes
via: Pinterest

Many people are wearing sexualised costumes of frontline workers. They are actually putting their lives at risks to take care of Covid patients so it is not suitable for Halloween.

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5. 2020 election references

This year’s election preparations are going in full swing so many may think that it is a good idea to apply during Halloween. This is also taken by many as a serious issue so we have added this in the list. Wearing a costume of a candidate can offend people and may lead to unnecessary rifts.

6. Black lives mater costumes

Black lives mater halloween costumes
Credit: Sandy Huffaker

Many people are showing support to black lives matter campaign. However, do not wear a black costume during Halloween in support of it. It may get taken in a negative light. That is why be careful when choosing a costume.

7. Dressing as a cop

halloween costumes Cop

Do not dress up as a cop during Halloween. There are many other types of costumes you can wear instead of wearing a costume of a notable profession. It will give the impression that you are making fun of the profession.

8. Reference to pop culture

Celebrity Halloween Costumes
via: Instagram

Choosing a dress of your favourite celebrity or personality is great however it must not be offensive. Some people make fun of embarrassing moments of stars. When making some pop culture references make it wholesome and positive. There must not be any derogatory or hurtful meanings in the costumes.

Conclusion

These are the eight Halloween costumes you should not wear. Enjoy your day and make others around you happy.

Also read: Know About the Different Types of Contemporary Dance Costumes

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Monica Selas

Monica Selas

Monica Selas is a freelance content writer and has been writing professionally since 2017. She completed her M.A in English Literature. Monica has attained certificates from taking part in tests conducted by Cambridge termed as Teacher Knowledge Test and also did a course in LinguaPhone.

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