Halloween is the official holiday for cosplay and socially acceptable “slutting.” Unfortunately, unless you are a content creator or a very young adult, it MIGHT be awkward to dress up and act out to the desired extent of slutty. I sincerely hope you are living your best life, dear reader! Maybe it’s just me, but I wish I had a reason (excuse- wink) to dress up and get in character. But at 33 and living abroad, it’s not really cute or safe.
What is a girl to do when she needs fun?! I wish I were back home and able to go to a club to enjoy a carefree night. But I can’t. That is why I came up with a DIY Cosplay Halloween date night. I’m not looking to invest in a one-time outfit right now, BUT I want something sexy, exciting, and SLUTTY.
Cosplay, short for costume play, is a performance art in which participants (or cosplayers) wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. Thank you, Wikipedia. Cosplay porn isn’t my cup of tea, but it is Halloween, and I really need a fun night. I hope my research and date night fantasies are even more fun for you.
People have been into cosplay since 1939! I mean, I’m sure people have been doing it for MUCH longer but cosplay, as we know it, grew in the context of science fiction conventions. And the 1st World Science Fiction Convention was held in New York City in 1939. The Japanese term “cosplay” (kosupure) was coined in 1984. And since the 1990s, cosplay has become a thing in Japan and most countries worldwide.
FACT: The term was coined by Nobuyuki Takahashi of Studio Hard after he attended the 1984 World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) in Los Angeles.
FACT: Masquerade balls were a feature in 15th-century medieval court life.
FACT: In Italy, during the 16th century (Renaissance), costumed public festivities (cosplay) were typical for members of the upper classes.
The interest in pretending to be someone else for one day isn’t new, and we are instinctually driven to pursue creativity and amusement. Before I suggest some DIY cosplay and fantasy ideas, keep in mind that none of this is gender-specific to me and you should embrace and own any character that feels true to you. Date night isn’t about genders or even couples. It is about being true to your energy, letting it synch with as many people as you want, and having fun while being yourself.
A great date night doesn’t have to be totally planned, stressful, or complicated. You just need to make time for your partner(s) and let your creativity flow. Like I always say, it doesn’t matter who plays what character. Just get out of your comfort zone and let the kink inspire you. My mom always told me to keep my chin up and my tits out. She said that because I had bad posture, but it’s also great advice regarding kink. Be confident and know that you are in a safe space where you can be yourself; or not.