Victoria Steele, a fashion historian, notes that 'it was in the 1970s that sexy designs became popular,' connecting it to the sexual and women's liberation movements.
Steele explains costumes are tools for 'transgressing social norms,' referencing the Countess of Castiglione, who used disguises to express herself more freely.
The representation of women in pop culture often 'merges attractive females with terrifying situations,' influencing how women choose their Halloween costumes.
The article argues that prevalent costume options for women 'perpetuate gender stereotypes,' highlighting societal expectations and self-conformity in costume selection.
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