Brian Maynor October 31, 2013
October 30, 2013
October 31, 2013
Happy Halloween! While trick-or-treating may be just for little kids,wearing costumes is ageless. It might surprise you to learn that moremoney is spent on adult costumes at Halloween than on children’scostumes, nearly $1.4 billion dollars last year according to theNational Retail Federation.
So what are you sharing with the world when you pick out a Halloweencostume? Just like everything else you wear, a costume speaks volumesabout our personalities. So whether you choose to be a sexy nurse,gruesome monster, fantasy character or fictional icon here are a fewinsights as to why we gravitate to certain types of costumes:
1. Our Dark Side. According to Psychology Today manypsychologists believe costumes allow us to explore alternate versions of ourselves. Whether you choose to go as a superhero or a sexy vampirethe underlying feelings, ideas and emotions you are exploring can runmuch deeper. Not that you need to worry too much. Exploration is not a bad thing or something you should fear manifesting.
2. Ulterior Motives. For years Halloween has been used as anexcuse for wearing overtly sexy, provocative and borderlineinappropriate costumes. Sex is such a big part of Halloween because itis a social holiday where people feel uninhibited and openly look fordates or partners. While the other 364 days are focused on substance,this one-day focuses on physical assets without shame or guilt.
3. Creative Expression. Orange Is The New Black. Carrie.Miley Cyrus. Whether you choose to be a pop culture icon or clever pun, costumes are conversation starters. Plus you don’t have to spend afortune to create a hit costume. Pop culture offers a plethora ofinspiration. All you need to pull them off is a little imagination.
4. Honor & Fantasy. Everyone wants to be someone else for a day. With fame a currency all its own having people taking yourpicture, posing with you and calling your name is definitely a rush. Who doesn’t want to be famous, even for a night?
Whether you choose a costume that is scary, funny, sexy, political,famous or fantasy this Halloween can shed a little light on our psychesbut try not to take it too seriously. Halloween is for fun, not forpsychological analysis.
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About Brian Maynor
Brian Maynor has built a reputation as one of the leading style coachesin the Southeast and is quickly expanding his eponymous company, BRIANMAYNOR and his FIND, FLATTER & FLAUNT line of image consultingservices. A professional with a fresh, upbeat and down-to-earthpersonality and boundless creative energy, he works frequently with with local celebrities; Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations;modeling agencies; fashion designers; production companies; recordlabels; media and individuals. A regular contributor to various fashionblogs and online communities, Brian Maynor is one of the most trustedand recognized style experts in the region, utilizing his education andtraining as a broadcast journalist to serve as a style lecturer, emcee,and commentator for over a decade. He has appeared at fashion shows,expos, and charity fundraisers, as well as events with big brands likeBanana Republic, Ann Taylor, Chico’s and Macy’s. His approach isinnovative, creative and fashion-forward, balancing fresh, modern styles with classic pieces to keep one’s look grounded. To learn more, visit http://www.brianmaynor.com.
