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Lez celebrate Halloween

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drummerdeeds

It’s that time of year again, ladies. You’re agonizing over the fact that you’ve outgrown the stage where you used to be able to put “slutty” in front of any old costume — librarian, trucker, lumberjack, blogger — and it’d be (kind of) socially acceptable. If you still think it’s acceptable, you’re wrong.

But never fear, AfterEllen.com is here to help you! We take a look at some ordinary Halloween costumes and give them lesbian twists, inspired by both famous queer women and our own dykey Halloween costumes.

Now, a doctor or nurse costume is boring. But a bisexual, strange women-seducing, medically brilliant doctor is much more intriguing. White lab coat, suspenders, enrapturing brooding eyes, and voila: Thirteen!

If you’re the bubblier type, don some scrubs and a girlfriend (whom you never kiss, because lesbians never show affection like straight people), and poof, you’re Dr. Callie Torres!

Every sorority girl and her mom are going as a Catholic school girl, but if you shamelessly profess your love for your hot female professor, you can be Annabelle from Loving Annabelle. Sleeping with her and getting caught by the (slutty?) head nun is optional. Disciplinary action and lawsuit likely.

Hey, have you tried looking Shane today? Don’t wash your hair for like 5 days, dump a bottle of product on it and do somersaults until you’ve achieved maximum sex hair. Don’t even think about wearing a bra (if you even wear one to begin with), try a see-through white V-neck, baggy skinny jeans and lots and lots of eye make up. If you play your cards right, you can screw the candy corn and screw something else.

AE blogger The Linster points out that “lesbian vampires will be plentiful this year” (like every year), so why not get a head start and be Jennifer from Jennifer’s Body? Important: must be willing to use fake blood and kiss hot, unsuspecting girls.

If you’ve already U-Hauled with a special lady (I’m not bitter or anything), you can go as a famous lezcouple: Ellen, the lezgar, and Portia, Sam Ronson and LiLo, Spashley, Otalia or Gia Carangi and Linda (try to keep your clothes on, though).

Here at AfterEllen.com, I’m going as the most lesbian-ish man ever, MJ (I have the hair, so let’s make it official); alley hector is throwing it back to the '80s a la Punky Brewster; and Dorothy Snarker is putting rocks in her overcoat pockets and carrying A Room of One’s Own, aka Virgina Woolf just about to drown herself — morbid, I know. Just don’t dress up like Velma and have your Daphne leave you for Shaggy, like what happened to poor Hornito.

What will you be dressing up as for Halloween this year?

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    • Submitted by
    drummerdeeds
    on October 29, 2009 - 5:00pm.
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    Awesomely Awkward's picture

    TLTs

    Submitted by
    Awesomely Awkward (19 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 5:13pm.

    My friend and I are going as Tacky Lesbian Tourists... Visor? Check. Early 90's neon tank top? Check. Floral print shirt? Check. Fanny pack? Check. Map? Check. Camera? Check. Cargo shorts/board shorts? Check. Sandals AND socks? Check. The plans is to run around all night asking people to point out on a map where the sperm banks are and what neighborhoods have dog parks...

    Stereotypical? Yes. Fun? DEFINITELY!

    monica_ca's picture

    Hilarious!

    Submitted by
    monica_ca (685 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 5:26pm.
    That's an absolutely GREAT idea!
    Ebony J's picture

    OMG

    Submitted by
    Ebony J (103 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 5:27pm.
    LMFAO! Nothing I see on Halloween could EVER top this. This is absolutely amazing.

    "All god does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never ever be boring"
    North's picture

    haha thats soo cool :D :D

    Submitted by
    North (109 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 5:33pm.
    haha thats soo cool :D :D
    Lisa's picture

    haha

    Submitted by
    Lisa (23 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 9:58pm.

    my buddy and one of her friends are doing the exact same things...she's been texting me all month for more things they can bring/wear to their parties!!

    you don't happen to live in Bloomington/Minneapolis, do you? haha

    North's picture

    Im going af M Monroe

    Submitted by
    North (109 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 5:32pm.
    Im going af M Monroe :) dont know what my date is wearing yet... she wont tell :P
    Ba.nan.a's picture

    B1 from Bananas in Pajamas!

    Submitted by
    Ba.nan.a (85 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 5:45pm.

    I just finished my costume like 30 mins ago :). This is what it looked like a week ago. Now the pants and shirt are done + I attached the stalk. My friend just finished hers too (she's being B2).

    IT'S TOO LEGIT. I actually can't wait to attempt an Australian accent and run around school in my costume tomorrow :D. 

    Psynomi's picture

    Wow

    Submitted by
    Psynomi (390 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 5:54pm.

    Wow, that's.... Wow

    I wish I had your skills :)

    Ebony J's picture

    Oh man I used to love that

    Submitted by
    Ebony J (103 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 5:55pm.

    Oh man I used to love that show! I take back what I said up there. THIS is amazing!

     



    "All god does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never ever be boring"

    McGirl-ver's picture

    awesome

    Submitted by
    McGirl-ver (33 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 8:08pm.
    that is way too crafty. you can sing the song...bananas in pajamas are coming down the stairs. i sing this to my pre-k class and they don't get it...so sad. enjoy it!
    Ba.nan.a's picture

    Thanks ladies :)

    Submitted by
    Ba.nan.a (85 posts)
    on November 1, 2009 - 2:05pm.

    Omg mcGirl-ver that's so sad that your pre-k class doesn't get it! Haha kids now-a-days are growing up with hannah montana/high school musical/etc crap :P. Bananas in Pajamas = my childhood. 

    Anyways, Halloween was a success:

    (this pic makes me laugh because I look like I'm "surprised" to see lady gaga but I'm actually adjusting my head hahaha) There's another pic on my profile --if you're interested haha. 

    Brutal_Romance's picture

    God, I'd give you my car for

    Submitted by
    Brutal_Romance (384 posts)
    on November 2, 2009 - 3:10pm.

    God, I'd give you my car for that Bananas in Pyjamas costume, honestly.

    Stupid kids dressing up as Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan, where the hell is the creativity!?

     

    SweetTalentedOne's picture

    Kinda last minute...

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    SweetTalentedOne (46 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 6:10pm.
    but, for whoever reads Anita Blake novels! I am dressing up as a ringmaster from the Circus of the Damned. 
    BijouxIce's picture

    Anita Blake novels

    Submitted by
    BijouxIce (48 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 9:42pm.

    Excellent idea!  I was Sylvie the lesbian werewolf several years ago.  Too bad Laurell hasn't had her front-and-center in recent books, I always loved her chutzpah!  In fact, I thought about writing a fanfic where she meets Willow from Buffy and they get together since Willow already has experience with a monthly furry lover from before her women-loving days....

    "Never explain, never complain." - Katherine Hepburn

    BreLark's picture

    My Costume

    Submitted by
    BreLark (116 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 6:11pm.
    I am going as Callie from Grey's. What can I say I had scrubs and a stethescope on hand.
    Arielle's picture

    Fail of a Halloween

    Submitted by
    Arielle (90 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 6:23pm.

    I'm not going as anything. School dance revolts me (and is probably a pit of swine flu right now anway) and trick-or-treating is out. So I'm staying home. But the Callie idea is so cute!!! And you're right, of course lesbians never show affection... *rolls eyes*

    Hehe, maximum sex hair... ;)

    Tai's picture

    I was Shane

    Submitted by
    Tai (13 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 7:35pm.
    for halloween last year. It's how i found out my english professor is gay. She asked if she could take a picture of me to show to her wife because I looked like 'this one chick from this one show' I laughed for a while and then said who? shane? she's my mentor now and is helping me with coming out to my family. anyway...really a good idea for an obscure costume that could help you meet some interesting people ;p but the banannas in pjs costumes are def going to rock. props on that.
    Femm's picture

    That's awesome!

    Submitted by
    Femm (84 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 6:33am.
    That's awesome! I wish I had had a teacher like her to help me out!
    The Shapusens's picture

    We're going as Callie and Arizona

    Submitted by
    The Shapusens (34 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 7:58pm.
    We're going as Callie and Arizona from Grey's!  We've planned this for a while, and it doesn't hurt that one of us is a shorter blonde and the other a tall brunette.

    Plus we got these made:








    Shapusens On TV
    aardvark's picture

    Awwww... That's going to be

    Submitted by
    aardvark (82 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 11:17pm.

    Awwww... That's going to be adorable.

    For the love of god, be affectionate!!!!  (That show is killing me...)

    FOJO's picture

    Awesome!

    Submitted by
    FOJO (113 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 11:49pm.
    Love it!
    Hank's picture

    HA! YES!

    Submitted by
    Hank (1497 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 12:36am.

    WITH the nametags! Yall are awesome. 

    _______________________________________

    Because the Wind is High...it Blows my Mind. 

     

    North's picture

    nice touch with the badges

    Submitted by
    North (109 posts)
    on October 31, 2009 - 6:44pm.

    nice touch with the badges :D

    Have fun!!! :D and please kiss in public! hehe

    Ash's picture

    haha

    Submitted by
    Ash (61 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 8:09pm.
    Funny but I would love to dress like Jenny if I could pull that off...Some dress like tasha another like alice OMG you what would be cool if a buch of friends got together and dressed like the L word characters haha
    Kay's picture

    My friends and I are going as

    Submitted by
    Kay (29 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 8:51pm.

    the hurl scouts from Whip it. 

    Yeah, not that creative, but it'd be my excuse to wear leggings or fishnets (they are usually not my style :P )

    ChavaAv's picture

    WAHH.

    Submitted by
    ChavaAv (137 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 9:25pm.

    My friends and I are already dressing up as House characters.  Of course, I'm Thirteen!

     

    אני קורא, אז אני פשוט צריך לשמוע אותך

    Eliza's picture

    Halloween

    Submitted by
    Eliza (96 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 9:33pm.
    My friends and I are going as modern-day versions of the disney princesses (not too original, I know, but alas, they are straight girls). I'm Belle. I have a flouncy A-line yellow dress I got off eBay, and I'm going to curl my hair neatly and carry around a book (or my teddy bear and call him "Beast" all night). I convinced my friend who always falls asleep at parties to go as Sleeping Beauty though, which is going to be hilarious to anyone who knows her. 
    issyvoo's picture

    Straight can be creative

    Submitted by
    issyvoo (40 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 11:31pm.
    Hey Eliza, don't sell your straight friends short. Straight people can come up with original, creative ideas too! Have fun.
    Eliza's picture

    Oh, they're very creative.

    Submitted by
    Eliza (96 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 8:29am.
    Oh, they're very creative. They are theater kids after all. I was just kidding about the straight thing. I didn't mean for it to come off as insulting.
    Haruka-papa's picture

    I'm Batwoman this year. :]

    Submitted by
    Haruka-papa (93 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 9:38pm.

    I'm Batwoman this year. :]  

    Life's a pond I go a-fishin' in.

     

    DrNo's picture

    Whoa!

    Submitted by
    DrNo (30 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 5:11pm.
    Whoa! Me too!
    Katmau's picture

    Summer Bay High summer

    Submitted by
    Katmau (100 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 9:47pm.

    Summer Bay High summer dress! (Home and Away)

    51 quid well spent I'd say

    JetGrrl's picture

    Uptown Ghoul

    Submitted by
    JetGrrl (18 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 9:47pm.

    Ah Billy Joel, how I love thee.

     

    This year I'll be an uptown ghoul - wear pretty much all black, shirt, tie, jacket with semi-gothic upright frilled collar (so awesome). Dying my hair black today and have spray in grey for maximum effect. Corpsey makeup with pale skin, black eyes, shaded forehead wrinkles, and painted "dirty" fingernails, plus my very own song to sing..

    "uptown ghoul, i've been living in an undead world, as long as anyone with cold blood ca-an, now i'm looking for a les-bi-aaan" and wait for someone to respond "thats what i am" 

    Lisa's picture

    I'm going to be...

    Submitted by
    Lisa (23 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 9:53pm.

    I'm going to be Fitzwilliam from the Big Gay Sketch Show!  No one will ever be able to live up to Kate McKinnon.

    Alaura "VampWolf"'s picture

    Wow!

    Submitted by
    Alaura "VampWolf" (12 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 9:56pm.

    Wow those are some awesome ideas! i'll have to keep them in mind for next year ;) i'm going as a knight this year. you never know i might just get to save a damosel in need ;)-

    maddi's picture

    kaywinnet lee frye!

    Submitted by
    maddi (13 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 10:05pm.
    i'm going as kaylee from firefly :).  just finished my costume last night (was quite an intense process).
    aardvark's picture

    Sweet!  

    Submitted by
    aardvark (82 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 11:18pm.

    Sweet!  

    ElusiveJ's picture

    Shiny! Which Kaylee outfit

    Submitted by
    ElusiveJ (30 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 11:37pm.
    Shiny! Which Kaylee outfit are you going in? I've done the coveralls with the parasol one and I have vague plans to make her party dress, but it's kind of intimidating.
    s a r a h's picture

    Karen O

    Submitted by
    s a r a h (211 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 10:25pm.

    Yeah she is not gay... but certainly a gay icon and a goddess in my eyes! I am busting out the wig, eyeliner and crazy dancing allll night.

    To every feminist action, there is an equal and opposite beauty reaction- Naomi Wolf

    TinaMW's picture

    I'm going as Dr. Arizona

    Submitted by
    TinaMW (12 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 10:38pm.
    I'm going as Dr. Arizona Robbins.  I have scrubs w/ a very revealing top, some toy doctor stuff, and rainbow bandages.  Hopefully I'll find my Callie at Atlanta Gay Pride this weekend!
    TinaMW's picture

    I'm going as Dr. Arizona

    Submitted by
    TinaMW (12 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 10:38pm.
    I'm going as Dr. Arizona Robbins.  I have scrubs w/ a very revealing top, some toy doctor stuff, and rainbow bandages.  Hopefully I'll find my Callie at Atlanta Gay Pride this weekend!
    ZenKat7's picture

    yeah PRIDE & Halloween????

    Submitted by
    ZenKat7 (10 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 9:38am.

    I really wish they would have kept it separate this year...JUST sayin....

    will look for Dr. Arizona at the Parade!!!

    I think I'm going as Amelia Earhart...or maybe Tank Girl....hmmmmm

    JOJOnCoffee's picture

    FLASHER!

    Submitted by
    JOJOnCoffee (59 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 10:43pm.

    Wearing skin-coloured clothes, covering chest/crotch w/ "CENSORED" bars and wearing my bro's old trench over it. Hehehe

     

     

    How would you like your eggs? "Hmm, today? Unfertilized please.."

    lucy's picture

    I would marry you for that

    Submitted by
    lucy (90 posts)
    on November 1, 2009 - 5:16am.
    I would marry you for that costume! That's such a brilliant idea!
    Yvanka's picture

    Can't wait.

    Submitted by
    Yvanka (6 posts)
    on October 29, 2009 - 11:20pm.
    I'll be Sue Sylvester. Track suit, smoothie, bullhorn, clipboard, stopwatch, blond wig, buildup of rage and store of one liners - good to go! I'm working on my sneer.
    tinustijger's picture

    Brilliant idea! They're

    Submitted by
    tinustijger (20 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 6:53am.

    Brilliant idea!

    They're not big on halloween here in Holland, but it sounds fun! 

    love_type_thing's picture

    Emily, The Corpse Bride

    Submitted by
    love_type_thing (149 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 2:11am.
    Hopefully it will all turn our okay, i'm rather excited.
    DaisyViolet's picture

    Bunny Love

    Submitted by
    DaisyViolet (20 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 8:28am.
    I'm going as Hugh Hefner and my girlfriend is going as a bunny.  She's even got a big blonde wig to go with the swimsuit and tail~ I've been practicing slicking my crazy-curly red hair into a Brylcreem do.  Our gayboy friends are hosting a party at our house and I'm looking forward to welcoming everyone to my mansion.
    foxy_boo's picture

    I like to think I'm still

    Submitted by
    foxy_boo (17 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 10:31am.

    I like to think I'm still young enough to do the slutty thing, so this year it's either slutty witch or slutty pirate. Judging by the weather, probably slutty pirate, the less slutty of the two.

     

    ______________________________________

    Just so you know, my first thought when I see you is not "I want to fuck that girl".

    ToriCB's picture

    Dr. Miranda Manning

    Submitted by
    ToriCB (8 posts)
    on October 30, 2009 - 10:55am.
    "Boring" doctor costume...but I'm gonna be Dr. Miranda Manning (a combo of Three Rivers' Miranda Foster and Days of Our Lives' Carly Manning) because a world without Shane and Olivia is definitely scary enough for Halloween.
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