My Halloween Background
Most articles about Halloween costumes start out talking about how Halloween got started or maybe they give you some background on the costume they are writing about. Not me, I'm going to tell you about my Halloween history. I'll fast forward through my childhood, through my fun college days, and move right past the birth of my four children. Oh, there are some great memories and stories during those years, but that will have to be another article.
Classy Halloween Decor
I'm picking up a few years ago. About the time my dress size tripled. And, of course, my weight was always on my mind. That is when Halloween became the dreaded Halloween holiday. What if the hubby and I get invited to a Halloween costume party? What will I do? Or, the real question on my mind, what will I wear? If you are reading this and you have always been thin, then you have no clue what I'm talking about. It is a real fear. It is a keep me up at night fear.
My Halloween Nightmare
A couple of years ago it happened. My husband gets invited to a company costume party. We have to go. My first thought is I've got thirty days to lose ten years of weight gain. It is not going to happen. My next thought was cry. You know the hard uncontrollable cry. OK, I got that out of my system.
I regrouped, and headed to the internet. After my first couple of clicks, panic was setting in. Oh my God, I wouldn't wear those costumes in my bedroom. Do plus size women really wear those tight little things? Later, at the party, I found out yes they do. Anyway, I had no choice but to keep searching around. Finally, I found a plus size poodle skirt. I think I have seen a picture of my mom in one of those. It is as cute as can be and it looks like something I can make work. Plus, I already had some shoes that will go perfect with it. Quickly I clicked and purchased.
My hubby is the nicest guy in the world. The outfit shows up a few days later and, of course, he says it looks great. I thanked him, but I knew the real test was yet to come. I will have to admit though, I even thought it looked great. And it was very comfortable to wear.
The Halloween Party
Halloween finally comes and I'm as nervous as all get out. How is this costume going to go over? It's me and the poodle off to the party. We get to the party and like I said before, there are some women who must not look in a mirror before they leave the house. There is a lot more skin showing then I care to reveal. And I'm not talking about the young unmarried girls out on the hunt. I understand where they are coming from. No, it's the girls in my boat that I don't understand. What statement are they making?
The poodle and I are a hit. Compliments come my way all night long. I think hubby is even proud. Now that feels good. It makes me feel better than I have in a long time. Come on Halloween, I can't wait for you to get here.
Shopping For Plus Size Poodle Skirt