AW me, Indian Costume

JLaudio · October 2014

So I found this super cute Indian costume BUT I'm wondering if it's a little to showy for a pregnant chick. FYI, not me in the picture. I made my friend try it on first.

OliveMom3 · October 2014

I live right beside a native reserve and i find this offensive. It's like wearing black face as far as I'm concerned. Maybe look into movements away from portraying natives or other cultures as a costume, it's really diminishing to the culture.

SunnyBeachBum · October 2014

More power to you for wanting to rock it! I'm at that awkward, I don't look pregnant, but I'm chubby stage. I wanted to wear something frumpy, so my DH and I went as Wayne and Garth this year, oversized jeans and a flannel shirt... So comfy! I would feel awkward in this (plus my blump wouldn't fit).

JLaudio · October 2014

Wayne and Garth, I love it, I may rock that instead now! I usually wear either my old cheerleading uniform, or my homemade flight suit/dress. This year a lot of my friends are dressing as Natives and we usually tend to try and match. Hell, a lot of the friends that are dressing up actually are Natives. Sucks I won't actually be with them this year.

@olivemom3 I think everyone has difference in opinions, they can take it as offensive or take pride in the fact that people mimic it. All the Natives I know don't really care, they dress up as "Indians" 9x out of 10. I'm Irish but I could give 2 fucks if someone dresses up as a ginger leprechaun saying kiss me I'm Irish.

OliveMom3 · October 2014

To each their own, for sure! But personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable if I thought that it could potentially offend someone or a whole culture.

JLaudio · October 2014

I couldn't wear just that, I'd freeze to death. I'd probably "try" to borrow an authentic coat from one of my friends as a cover up. I don't really have much for boobs, so cleavage isn't really an issue, friend in picture definitely has boobs. I'd definitely be wearing some thick leggings and fringe boots though.

OliveMom3 · October 2014

@snedge it's a good story. But I just think there are better ways to educate kids about native culture than to dress up as them. Would you think dressing in black face to educate on African Americans okay?

abc829 · October 2014

I think it's cute! My belly is too big now to wear anything cute

if you are comfortable I say rock it.

bowman958 · October 2014

OliveMom3 said:
@snedge it's a good story. But I just think there are better ways to educate kids about native culture than to dress up as them. Would you think dressing in black face to educate on African Americans okay?

I wouldn't think dressing in black face was ok, but 99% of people dressing as native Americans do not wear facial coloring to imitate native skin color, so that point is moot to me. If a kiddo wanted to wear authentic African or African American garb as a way to learn about a different culture, I could get behind that.

redneckmomma25 · October 2014

I really do not understand the offense. I'm sorry if I come across ignorant on the subject I just can't see it. And I cannot see how it is the same as wearing black face. Black face represents something racist. Native American clothing represents native American clothing. I just can't see it. Again, sorry if I sound ignorant I just truly don't understand.

JLaudio · October 2014

@olivemom3 I mean this in the most respectful way possible, I'm about done with all the politically correct shit. If I walked around always worried about what might or might not offend someone, I wouldn't be able to be me. I think trying to tiptoe around everyone is bullshit and people need to stop being so sensitive about EVERYTHING these days. Black face is insensitive as shit, that is taking it to a completely different level because it's actually racist. I also don't believe in "African Americans", no, they are Americans just like you and I, unless they actually came from Africa.
@snedge I think that was a great idea for the costume. IMO, I think they should be proud to be represented in that way.
@MOtownMama I think Halloween is a perfect excuse to dress like a slut, as long as kids aren't around to see it.

redneckmomma25 · October 2014

Also, if I had a hot body I would dress like that.

jk3610 · October 2014

just my 2 cents, i do think the world tends to be too politically correct sometimes, but i don't know if someone might take offense to posting a picture of dressing as a cowboy after one of someone dressed as an indian.

donnamartingraduates93 · October 2014

I'm Irish and Italian - No one better dress up like the Mario, Luigi (toad and the princess are fair game), or a leprechaun.

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redneckmomma25 · October 2014

I guess I am trying to really think about this. Is it only not ok for Anglo-americans to dress as a native american? Would it be ok for any other race or is offensive for any race to dress as a native American.

VeggieFan · October 2014

donnamartingraduates93 said:

I'm Irish and Italian - No one better dress up like the Mario, Luigi (toad and the princess are fair game), or a leprechaun.

Is Yoshi ok?

SunnyBeachBum · October 2014

I'm German and find this costume offensive ; ) a beer mug..Isn't that a little judgmental LOL

redneckmomma25 · October 2014

I'm part German. I do not want to see anyone in lederhosen

tigerlily25 · October 2014

SunnyBeachBum said:

More power to you for wanting to rock it! I'm at that awkward, I don't look pregnant, but I'm chubby stage. I wanted to wear something frumpy, so my DH and I went as Wayne and Garth this year, oversized jeans and a flannel shirt... So comfy! I would feel awkward in this (plus my blump wouldn't fit).

I've been wanting to dress up as this for years! I love this movie!

VeggieFan · October 2014

RHoPA1109 said:

VeggieFan said:

donnamartingraduates93 said:

I'm Irish and Italian - No one better dress up like the Mario, Luigi (toad and the princess are fair game), or a leprechaun.

Is Yoshi ok?

No, Yoshi is reptilian...that offends reptiles.

Crud.

I need to be more sensitive to all the feels. I knew Yoshi was a bad idea.

JLaudio · October 2014

And if I really wanted to get on my high horse, technically I have a minute amount of Hopi Native American blood in my veins as well.

donnamartingraduates93 · October 2014

VeggieFan said:

RHoPA1109 said:

VeggieFan said:

donnamartingraduates93 said:

I'm Irish and Italian - No one better dress up like the Mario, Luigi (toad and the princess are fair game), or a leprechaun.

Is Yoshi ok?

No, Yoshi is reptilian...that offends reptiles.

Crud.

I need to be more sensitive to all the feels. I knew Yoshi was a bad idea.

You should probably return your costume.

JLaudio · October 2014

Also, would it be offensive if a Native American dressed as a Cowboy??

redneckmomma25 · October 2014

I'm also not that dumb that I don't understand native Americans were not treated well so not every comparison is the same. I just cannot see how dressing in native dress is offensive or racist.

tigerlily25 · October 2014

Also, I don't find the costume offensive at all. People can be way too sensitive and politically correct these days. If you feel comfortable wearing it- go for it! I personally feel too bloated to wear something so revealing, plus I would probably be cold all night!

saltymcsnarkerson · October 2014

This is exactly why I don't dress up for Halloween. Too many feels and thinks floating around and I'm too naive to realize things sometimes. Andplusalso I don't like being seen as a sexy anything IRL let along on Halloween. Maybe I'll dress up as "Cardigan Mom," or "Sweatpants and no Bra Mom."

abc829 · October 2014

I just think certain people like to make problems where there aren't any. You rock that sassy outfit @JLaudio‌!

OliveMom3 · October 2014

As I said, to each their own. I have friends who are native who find this very offensive and compare it to black face. You can dress as you want, but I think it's important to put it out there that it can be considered offensive.

redneckmomma25 · October 2014

CaterinaC said:
I also find dressing in "Native American" costumes offensive. If you were actually researching a specific tribes traditional clothing then OK.

However, 99.9% of all of the "Indian" costumes are based on horrible stereotypes perpetrated by television and movies. The costume in the OP is an example of that. The problem, as I see it, is that we white-wash all Native Americans.

Um. No. We are not white trashing all native Americans. Is the costume historically accurate? No. Does that imply white trashing as you say? No. Mo's cowgirl costume was not historically accurate. In order for a native american costume to not offend it has to be historically accurate? Ridiculous. Most costumes are not. They are costumes. This is Halloween. Women like to be scantally clad and wear sexy costumes so almost ever costume for women are made to be sexy. That does not mean we are white trashing native Americans. Are you implying that this particular costume is white trash?

JLaudio · October 2014

@snedge I very much respect your opinion of it and understand where you are coming from, however, Halloween to me is meant to be fun and silly. If people are offended by that, they need to not take it so seriously. I personally do not take Halloween seriously at all and would not be offended by ANY costume, simply because they are just silly costumes, not purposefully meant to belittle anyone.

@somerandomchick So everyone is supposed to tiptoe around what they do and dress up as because SOME people find it offensive?? Like I said previously, I don't believe in that politically, please everybody and their mothers boyfriend bullshit. Not about that life.

donnamartingraduates93 · October 2014

RHoPA1109 said:
I'm bi-racial...dress up as Halle Berry and you're dead to me.

Ooo question- can I do Halle Berry if I go as Halle Berry AS catwoman? She was slammin' as catwoman.

Duffgurl · October 2014

I think it's a cute costume. Halloween is all about dressing up and having fun.

whippoorwill3 · October 2014

JLaudio said:
@snedge I very much respect your opinion of it and understand where you are coming from, however, Halloween to me is meant to be fun and silly. If people are offended by that, they need to not take it so seriously. I personally do not take Halloween seriously at all and would not be offended by ANY costume, simply because they are just silly costumes, not purposefully meant to belittle anyone.

@somerandomchick So everyone is supposed to tiptoe around what they do and dress up as because SOME people find it offensive?? Like I said previously, I don't believe in that politically, please everybody and their mothers boyfriend bullshit. Not about that life.

There are definitely people who DO wear Halloween costumes meant to purposefully belittle someone.

abc829 · October 2014

@somerandomchick‌ everything everyone says offends you what's the point of being here if your are constantly offended ?

JLaudio · October 2014

I care about other peoples feelings when it comes to something that actually affects them. Politically correctness is EXACTLY what's wrong with our society today, everyone is afraid to be who they are because people are being babied and getting butthurt entirely over the stupidest shit. If it doesn't affect your daily living or your life, why the fuck should you give a damn. Now if I dressed like that, went to a res declaring that every female should dress like this because they are Native American, that'd be a very different story now wouldn't it. Ignorant example but damn, you can't please everyone and I'm certainly not going to try to.

JLaudio · October 2014

And also, some of my extended famy is the exact definition of white trash, drunks, drug addict, poor as fuck, living in trailers, mullets, snaggle toothed, random shit in the back yard, piles of beer cans being saved to take to the recycling shop for money, guess what I still would not be offended because it's funny. Halloween is not meant to be taken literally by anyone.

@snedge I only believe in white privilege to a certain extent. I think people take that a bit too far quite often.

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be888 · October 2014

I do not find your costume offensive. Would I wear it? Absolutely not.

JLaudio · October 2014

snegde said:

JLaudio said:
And also, some of my extended famy is the exact definition of white trash, drunks, drug addict, poor as fuck, living in trailers, mullets, snaggle toothed, random shit in the back yard, piles of beer cans being saved to take to the recycling shop for money, guess what I still would not be offended because it's funny. Halloween is not meant to be taken literally by anyone.

@snedge I only believe in white privilege to a certain extent. I think people take that a bit too far quite often.
Good thing white privilege isn't like Santa claus it's more like global warming.

I didn't mean it like that, I meant it as I believe white privilege only helps whites to a certain extent, like not being shot for something stupid. It doesn't mean everything is handed to a white person on a silver platter like people crack it up to be. I believe if your a wealthy, healthy, white male, with an education, white privilege has a lot more influence than a piss poor healthy white female without an education.

sulala12 · October 2014

I don't think your costume is offensive at all. If you like it wear it!!

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