Title: Should You Wear a Costume for Halloween? | Psychology Today
Headings: Should You Wear a Costume for Halloween?
Utpal Dholakia Ph.D.
Should You Wear a Costume for Halloween?
The pros and cons of dressing up for undecided readers.
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Reasons why you shouldn’t wear a Halloween costume
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Content: But the truth is that in this case, peer pressure has serious social benefits. So go ahead, if all your friends are going to costume up, consider doing so yourself. Reasons why you shouldn’t wear a Halloween costume
Although I have presented some rather strong arguments for dressing up for Halloween, in the interest of full disclosure, I must admit I have worn a Halloween costume only once in my adult life. Plus I have no intention of ever wearing one again. Why? You simply don’t enjoy it. For many people (including me), the downside of Halloween costumes is just too high. Dressing up does not seem necessary for any of my real or desired identities. I have other ways of being creative, and the thought of wearing a costume just feels unpleasant. One reason is that Halloween, and dressing in costumes, is something that extroverts enjoy.