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French Maid Halloween Costumes: Mischievous Girls Should Apply For This Career Position

by Susan West

Practice your accent and don fishnet stockings for French maid Halloween costumes. Considered an adult themed costume, these disguises are almost always naughty and suggestive. This is not a character for children!

The costume traditionally associated with a French maid is a short black dress with low cut neckline and very short, full skirt. Over the stark black is a crisp, ruffled white apron that may be a half version tied at the waist or a full apron with a bodice. Except for the skirt, the costume is snug and revealing. If you have great legs you might replace the fishnet stockings with shiny stockings of lacy embroidered designs. The fishnet style gives the sexy appearance but can hide less than perfect legs quite well.

Props for this sexy cleaning lady look can include a feather duster or serving try. The exceptionally naughty can get very creative with the props and consider adding something more risqu. Perhaps attach a pair of hand cuffs to the apron or whatever else your imagination can conjure.

You can vary the character of French maid Halloween costumes by adding Goth features like a studded dog collar with chains and blood red lipstick. For this look line your eyes with black and add bright blue eye shadow with a heavy hand. Drop the feather duster and substitute a riding crop. You might prefer a little girl look with white knee stockings and a pink bow in your curly hair. It’s your choice.

As you design your French maid costume keep in mind what people will see you dressed in it. It’s easy to be carried away with ideas and go farther than you intended when dressing in a suggestive way. If you will be attending an office party or an event where you’ll be easily recognized you might want to tone it down a bit. The cleavage that looks great in the privacy of your home might be a red-faced moment if Great Aunt Hilda or your future Mother-in-law attends the event.

If you only plan to party with adults who will not be offended by your walking innuendo, then go for it! There is much that you can do to add humor to your look, provided the crowd you will be mingling with is into that sort of humor. If you are unsure, or plan to party with people you do not know (such as relatives of a significant other) you might want to choose a different costume.

Who says a man cannot don a feather duster and fishnet stockings as well? If you are going for memorable, a little cross dressing always does the trick! Who can forget the guy in the heels and short skirt from last year’s party? Not to mention, there is no better way to prove your mettle than by strapping on a pair of man-sized heels and wearing them for the entire evening. Your feet may be furious with you later, but your fellow partygoers will love it!

Men and women can get a few good laughs this holiday with French maid Halloween costumes. They are fun and easy, although not always the most comfortable to wear. Always consider others before choosing an “adult” costume such as this. While you may find it entertaining, those with children may not. A few fun props can add to the costume, although you can simplify things and use no props at all. French maid Halloween costumes can also be modified to fit any personality or style, be it ultra girly or severely Goth. Choose your look, create the perfect costume then go have fun with it! Edited by Hetsil Protage

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