French Maid Costumes
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French maid costumes are the ultimate in sexy costumes. Even more popular than the naughty nurse or sexy schoolgirl, these daring ensembles let a woman strut her stuff whether she’s in the bedroom or at a Halloween party.
History of the French Maid
Have you ever wondered who first came up with idea of the French maid costume? Nobody seems to know for sure, but the following are some of the more popular theories:
- The costume was inspired by burlesque theater.
- The costume idea is derived from French postcards, an early form of erotica.
- The costume is inspired by the Commedia dell'Arte stock characters of sixteenth century Italian theater.
- The costume represents the English interpretation of what a French housecleaner would look like, since France is stereotyped as a highly sexualized county.
Today, the French maid’s costume is one of the most popular forms of women’s fantasywear and the occasional subject of sexual fetishism. There’s even French Maid TV, an internet newscast featuring stories read by beautiful women dressed in a variety of French maid costumes.
Types of French Maid Costumes
While the traditional French maid costume is a short, clingy black satin dress trimmed with white shirred lace, there are now a variety of outfits for you to choose from. There are modest dresses that extend below the thigh as well as provocative costumes that cover almost nothing. If black isn’t your color, you can even purchase a French maid costume in pink or red.
While the vast majority of French maid costumes are worn by women, you can now find a small selection of costumes marketed to cross dressers and transvestites. And, if you want to show off your sense of humor, you can also purchase a French maid costume for your dog.
Costume Accessories
No French maid costume is complete without the required accessories. To pull off this look, you’ll need the following:
- A push-up bra to enhance the bust line
- White ruffled panties (This is especially important if your skirt is short enough that your underwear is visible when you bend over!)
- Stockings or fishnet tights
- A frill hat or tiara for the hair
- A feather duster
- Stiletto heels
Depending upon the type of costume you purchase, you may also want a corset or white petticoat to wear underneath your dress.
Buying Your Costume
Since the French maid costume isn’t diminishing in popularity anytime soon, you can purchase your outfit from almost any store that sells Halloween costumes. Just remember to shop early, since this is one of the costumes that almost always sells out by October 1!
If you prefer to shop online or need to buy a costume when it’s not Halloween season, you can purchase French maid costumes from the following retailers;
If you’re looking for plus-size French maid costumes, check out the following links:
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