“Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” – Mean Girls

When it comes to Halloween, there are two kinds of trick-or-treating girls out there. Those who remind us somewhat of Regina George in Mean Girls, strutting their stuff once a year in outrageous attire. But good for them. And then there are those like Lindsay Lohan’s character Cady Heron, who prefer to go for the funny or gory costume.

So, which is a better fit for Halloween festivities?

My girlfriends and I have debated this costume dilemma in the past. And while most of us agree that Halloween is always more fun with an added shock factor of a costume, we have a hard time deciding what kind of shock we want to elicit. Should girls dress up in sexy Halloween costumes or in funny costumes? Let’s find out which Halloween costume is your best bet in today’s This. vs. That.

Sexy Halloween Costume

Let’s face it, Mean Girls was right. Halloween really is “the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” And that pretty much sums up the advantage of such a costume. If dressing in “sexy” clothes (or lack thereof) isn’t normally your thing, then Halloween is the perfect excuse to tap into your inner burlesque dancer. These costumes are also everywhere, making it very easy to find a sexy costume online or in the stores. It’s certainly an easy, no fuss solution to the Halloween costume dilemma. And with the temps continuing to drop, it’s typically the last time you’ll be able to show off that sleek summer bod before winter. Another pro for sexy costumes is that they can also be funny. But then again, that might not have been your intention.

And let’s face it, these costumes aren’t always so sexy—sometimes they just look silly, especially if you’re too busy shivering from the cold temps outside. So prepare to freeze in that skimpy nurse outfit. And, unfortunately, that attention you’re sure to garner with your costume might not be the kind of attention you really want. After all, a “sexy” Halloween costume may be misinterpreted as nothing more than a cry for attention. Ouch.

Funny Halloween Costume

Unlike the sexy costume, funny costumes normally garner more all-around positive attention from everyone. You can prove just how funny and creative you really are with your costume, which often requires a lot of thought. The funniest costumes are typically those that are culturally relevant and timely. And if you can manage to pull off a hilarious look, then it makes the ideation process all the more worth it. Funny costumes are usually quite comfortable and easy to wear. There’s no need to strap yourself in sky-high heels or a tight-fitting corset (just typing that makes my body hurt).

The problem with funny costumes is that the perfect one can be hard to find. In fact, many funny and relevant costumes require a little DIYing (if you will). And honestly, who’s got time for that? Well, if it’s worth it and you’ve got time to burn, then knock yourself out. Last year, I spent a lot of time cutting a “binder” out of cardboard to transform myself into Mitt Romney’s “binder full of women” remark. Original? Not really. But funny? Sure. There’s also a satisfaction in knowing that you made others laugh (with you) on Halloween. The funny costume may be harder to find but spending a little extra time looking or making it yourself will pay off in the end.

Winner: Funny Costume

Because it’s better to be original. And the only thing “cool” about looking sexy on Halloween will be your freezing booty. But hey, at least you can get away with it on Halloween.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below. 

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