Sequin Shorts and Costumes

More often than not, when we see a person wearing sequin shorts, we are looking at a costume, describing “costume” as any clothing worn to make a statement. Given that definition, most of us put on costumes before we go out, whether to work or to a meeting with a child’s teacher. Certainly, teenagers wear “costumes” most of the time, even if they must conform to a dress code at their schools. They give much thought to what impact their apparel will have on their fellow-classmates.

Sequin hotpants primarily became popular through a performer who was also a designer, Gwen Stefani, and it has been copied by many singers and actresses - Lady Gaga, ever since. When we see it, we are aware that we’re looking at a costume. This item of clothing is chosen for the reaction it’s expected to get from audiences, etc.

Of course, nowadays we are seeing it worn by teenagers and others. Even in those cases, the suggestion of costume, clothing worn for the purpose of making a statement, comes to mind.

The more commonplace meaning for costume is clothing worn as a disguise and generally for a particular occasion such as a Halloween party or for trick-or-treating. According to Posh-Pants.com, one of the main boutiques selling sequin shorts and hotpants, many Halloweeners are turning to sequin shorts for many of the contemporary Halloween or other-occasion costumes. Some examples are saloon girl, Playboy bunny, sexy kitten, go go dancer, French maid, cabaret dancer, and many pop stars (sequin shorts were in Britney Spears’ latest Circus video!).

Just start with a pair of the sequined shorts and let your imagination go wild. You should come up with a unique and eye-popping costume for yourself.