No costume could more perfectly capture this October at SocImages. From The Ethical Adman’s collection of the worst sexy costumes of the year, this breast cancer-themed, absurdly sexy, looks-nothing-like-a-leopard costume. Posts collide.
When I clicked on the link, they tried to give me a free pair of panties. Maybe you’ll get lucky.
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Leslee Bottomley Beldotti — October 31, 2013
Maybe a stripper (we'll call her "Pinky Meow") could use that costume as part of her dance routine and donate a portion of her tips to breast cancer research?
(Trying to put a positive spin on this epic disaster.)
Umlud — October 31, 2013
Well, compared to all the other options on this "sexy lingerie" online store (whose current home-page banner includes an advertisement that says, "Give yourself away"), this costume is kind of tame.
Still bizarre, though.
mimimur — October 31, 2013
isn't that a palette swap of the sexy chewbacca?
Elena — October 31, 2013
If you substitute jeans and geeky t-shirt for the corset and miniskirt and add a spiky or BDSM collar, it's basically what 13-year-olds who want to look edgy wear at comic conventions.
Kelly H — November 1, 2013
Looks more like a leopard than the "Naughty Leopard" kids' costume, though.
Laurie Brown — November 2, 2013
I can kind of see the connection between a leopard and breast cancer awareness. After all, they have eight breasts to worry about. Which the costume should really make clear.
pepe_br99 — November 3, 2013
I don't see what the problem is. Could be sexier. Would that upset you?
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