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My Favorite Pirate Costume

My Favorite Pirate Costume

Thanks to Johnny Depp and Keira Knightley, pirates have made a huge comeback. The novelty still hasn’t worn off leaving many options to choose from. It’s so hard to pick just one but I’m going to go with Buy Costumes Rustic Pirate Lady: It’s from their “elite” collection which is better made and a...
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My Favorite Witch Costume

My Favorite Witch Costume

I have had a great fondness for witches since my early days of watching the Wizard of Oz with my on her sloping couch. There are so many options if you want to get a bit witchy this Halloween but this plus size witch costume from Buy Costumes is my favorite: Hocus Pocus Witch...
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Pirate Boots

Pirate Boots

It’s a little over a month before Halloween but I just can’t help thinking about costumes. And when I saw these boots the first thing that came to mind was pirates. ARR! Of course these boots from Zappos would be great for any scalawag wanting to go clubbing or to dress up a pair...
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Plus Size Halloween at Torrid

Plus Size Halloween at Torrid

No, it’s not too early silly. The time is now to start thinking about what you want to wear this Halloween. October 31st falls on a Friday, if that will help with your planning. Plus size clothing retailer, Torrid, is prepared for Halloween already. Their Halloween line this year includes: Cop Fairy Pirate Bo...
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Get Red Hot for Halloween

Halloween is a great time to shed some inhibitions! Why not be adventurous when choosing a Halloween costume this year (Ok, I know why I wouldn’t but maybe you’re more adventurous than me). Halloween night is full of fantasies and legends. Take this opportunity to be daring and bold and sexy (pot, kettle, black)....
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Beyond Plus Size Belly Dancing

Beyond Plus Size Belly Dancing

My friend Lana got into belly dancing about two years ago. The group she dances with comes in all shapes and sizes. One of her heartaches has been not being able to find lovely plus size costumes to perform in. Today I forwarded her a link to Theora’s Bellydance Boutique. This online shop offers...
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Plus Size Aphrodite

Plus Size Aphrodite

Twenty more days until Halloween! I figured I would squeeze in one or two more costumes before then. I love the goddess image and belief system of today. All over the world she is worshiped by people. Her image has been carved, painted and molded in various styles and forms. Traditional images of the...
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Plus Size Vampire Costume

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 of vampire costumes on the market ranging from slightly seductive to gothic to sleazy. My favorite vampire costume is the Vampiress (1104186) from Fright...
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Plus Size Witch Costume

Plus Size Witch Costume

My very first Halloween costume was a witch. I can’t remember how old but I remember being hustled over to my neighbor’s who dressed me up in an old black wool skirt and cardigan. She painted my face green and put black moles all over it. It was a hoot. I remember going to...
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Plus Size Medusa Costume

Plus Size Medusa Costume

There’s something scary but at the same time sexy about the the Gorgon Queen Medusa. Medusa’s turn men to stone serpents blend in marvelously for Halloween and if you are body conscious the black robe will take care of that. What makes Medusa sexy is her attitude. Halloweenie has this snake headdress, full length...
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Plus Size Pirate Costume

Plus Size Pirate Costume

ARggggh! Yes, pirates. With the likes of Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom playing pirates it’s no wonder that Pirates of the Caribbean has made pirates a very popular choice for plus size costumes. One of my favorite pirate get-ups is this Pirate Wench costume from Halloweenie for $55. I think what makes or breaks...
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A Plus Size Halloween

A Plus Size Halloween

Boo! Did I scare you? Didn’t think so but it was worth a try. Since Halloween is in the air, only 30 days left, I thought I would dedicate this week to Halloween costumes. It’s amazing how quickly costumes sell out. If you are a popular size in your everyday clothing chances are your...
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