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Just curious but has happened often enough for me to ask the forum. Why do men like women in costumes - maid, schoolgirl, comic book characters etc? Don't get me wrong, I have happily indulged the requests even if I found them silly because seeing him turned on makes me feel sexy. Is it because somewhere men never grow-up and have that boy in them? Or is it that these childhood experiences manifest sexually as men mature? Looking forward to what you gents have to say or if any women out here have their opinions?
This is one of those questions where you'll get various responses from various men, I believe.

Some might have a specific fantasy about a certain profession/character, some might simply enjoy the role-playing aspect of it, some might only appreciate it for the novelty and excitement, some might not enjoy it at all.

Also, I don't think this is a 'men-only' fantasy, quite the contrary. A lot of girls actually enjoy dressing up, regardless if it is something that their partners fantasize about or not. The reasons they enjoy it are probably as varied as the answers you'll get from men however.

Generally speaking, this is not something that particularly appeals me. It's not exactly something that turns me off either, but I do find the whole nurse/cheerleader/french-maid outfits a bit stereotypical and silly. I've never had a girl dress up as any of these (except from a few improvised schoolgirls), but if I did I'd just casually laugh at it and appreciate her 'girly playfulness' more than anything. I'm not really into 'serious' role-playing however (again, I tend to find it a bit silly), so that might have something to do with it.

I do enjoy sexy outfits however; they make up for a great tease. I much prefer sexy lingerie or improvised slutty outfits though. Basically, I prefer outfits that simply say "hey, I'm sexy", rather than "hey, I'm a secretary" or "hey, I'm Lara Croft".

For lingerie, I've had girls that wore just about everything, from vintage outfits with garter belts, to raunchy ones, to bodystockings, to fishnets:




For random improvised outfits, anything goes, but I do have a thing for ripped jeans:




I did have sex with a girl that was dressed up as Catwoman a short while ago, but that was just a regular lingerie outfit with a few added accessories (including a whip), so it was more a 'Catwoman-lingerie' than a 'Catwoman-costume' per se. Personal fantasy of mine.

The only role-playing fantasy that I might actually enjoy would be to fuck a religious sister. Now that would be unique (and great):


Yes it's fantasy of coarse. Ordinary life becomes boring & some people like to fantasize. Some people take it to extremes, but as long as no one gets hurt or injured or even killed for that matter. I see nothing wrong with it.
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(...) Some people take it to extremes, but as long as no one gets hurt or injured or even killed for that matter.


Indeed, some people definitely push these Naruto fantasies a bit too far.

Some men fantasise about it, others enjoy the the role-play, but personally, it just makes the person in the costume looks/feel sexier. I've been in a costume for another man, and I did feel sexy in it. I've also had another person be in a costume and it made them look sexier.
Some of it is the role-play aspect. But depending on the costume it could simply be how sexy they may look in it.

Saw one girl in a Laura Croft outfit this Halloween, I've never played the games or watched the movies (I'm probably one of the few men that isn't all that attracted to Angelina Jolie), but this girl had the general exotic look of the character. So that with the short shorts and small tight tank top that revealed her full midriff.... I'm a sucker for a good toned stomach on a woman.
Some have childhood fantasies,some need change from regular/real life and for some costumes make figures sexier thn nude ones as they seem tighter in them
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Also, I don't think this is a 'men-only' fantasy, quite the contrary. A lot of girls actually enjoy dressing up, regardless if it is something that their partners fantasize about or not. The reasons they enjoy it are probably as varied as the answers you'll get from men however.


I have dressed in many ways for my lovers from the clichéd to princess leia, a vampire, red ridding hood...and yes, though at first I thought it silly, I found it turned me on a lot seeing how aroused my lover was. Funnily for none of my lovers it was for roleplay. They just had an image in their mind that they found sexy and when I obliged to look like that, it notched up the level of arousal for them. But in most cases its sexy lingerie not as much as fictional characters, but hey, I am a sucker for geeks smile
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I have dressed in many ways for my lovers from the clichéd to princess leia, a vampire, red ridding hood...and yes, though at first I thought it silly, I found it turned me on a lot seeing how aroused my lover was. Funnily for none of my lovers it was for roleplay. They just had an image in their mind that they found sexy and when I obliged to look like that, it notched up the level of arousal for them. But in most cases its sexy lingerie not as much as fictional characters, but hey, I am a sucker for geeks smile


Some cosplay girls are actually quite fucking hot:




But to me, they're sexy because of what their outfits reveal/enhance; the whole 'character' thing would simply be unnecessary for me in most cases, so I tend to much prefer standard lingerie/outfits (which are just as efficient at revealing/enhancing the female body). That way I get to fuck the girl I'm actually fucking and not some character from a distant universe, which is a lot more pleasurable to me.

For some strange reason though, I suddenly feel an urgent desire to fuck Pikachu in the ass.
Men Like sexy women in anything.

Put a burlap sac on a hot chick and I will think it's sexy. So when you get a cool sexy chick with the personality that will put on funny/sexy/different clothes for you then it's all aboard on the orgasm train.
For me, it is a role play fantasy world with endless possibilities. Especially how a lot of the uniforms are made to accentuate the female figure. I guess part of it stems also from having a crush on several women characters such as Daisy Duke, Wonder Woman, and Cat Girl when I was younger.
Well, for me personally, because I'm all about that cosplay life! You have no idea how intoxicating, arousing and just plain AWESOME it is to see women who are as into their respective fandoms as I am. Especially if we're into the same stuff. Go to a convention. They're like Nerd-vana. I go to at least 2 every year and it's the best! I even wrote a story about it. https://www.lushstories.com/stories/exhibitionism/youve-never-had-this-much-fun-at.aspx

Cosplay is more than just a hobby; it's an extension of myself and of many others. And to see women (or men, if that's your thing) in cosplay with me/us is amazing. Makes it seem like all those lonely high school dances really are part of the past. That being nerdy doesn't mean we're doomed to be alone. Plus it's sexy. lol Not just because the costumes are sexy, but the creativity that goes into it. Call me a sapiosexual, if you will, since I don't know the term for someone who gets turned on by nerdiness. lol
I think has to do with for filling a fantasy. Because men are more visual, they need to see things in order to be turned on.
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I guess part of it stems also from having a crush on several women characters such as Daisy Duke, Wonder Woman, and Cat Girl when I was younger.

Haha, even I had a crush on Wonder Woman and Daisy Duke when I was young. Then again, I also had a crush on Bo and Luke!
I love this thread so...for certain men just adding insignia to my attire could potentially make me more desirable? like below:





I actually get that cause I have has a massive crush on Harrison Ford and if someone I anyway found cute was to dress as Indiana Jones or Han Solo, I would get excited at least momentarily and yeah from a fun perspective I think that would enhance that sexual moment too ;)
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I love this thread so...for certain men just adding insignia to my attire could potentially make me more desirable? like below:





I actually get that cause I have has a massive crush on Harrison Ford and if someone I anyway found cute was to dress as Indiana Jones or Han Solo, I would get excited at least momentarily and yeah from a fun perspective I think that would enhance that sexual moment too ;)

Even moreso if you were dressea as Princess Leah, you've got the hair. Role play your own Pornstar Wars, 100 things to do with a lightsabre, lol.
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The only role-playing fantasy that I might actually enjoy would be to fuck a religious sister. Now that would be unique (and great):




I like where this thread is going ;) so what about everyone else - How would you like your lady to dress for you? Time for a poll biggrin What are your costume turn ons? or lingerie favs to see her in? And ladies what have you liked in naughty attire the most?

I felt sexiest in a belly dancer outfit and my guy then went crazy ;)


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I felt sexiest in a belly dancer outfit and my guy then went crazy ;)


That's actually the kind of outfit that I could possibly enjoy (though that particular one isn't all that revealing). There's some form of rarity/exoticism in it, but the point is just that: to provide something new and exciting. The 'character' aspect isn't as apparent as with some other costumes, so I wouldn't feel compelled to play some kind of role myself.

But to be frank, most sexual outfits provide some form of novelty anyway: every set of lingerie is unique in its own way. I mean, even bodystockings (which are just one type of lingerie) are quite varied in how they can appear. Plus, it's not like I get to fuck a girl in bodystockings every week, so even the simplest kind provides some refreshing excitement:





Really, I love when these outfits add some kind of vibe to the sex (similar to fucking on white vs black bedsheets), but I don't quite enjoy playing a role when I'm having sex: that would just be an unnecessary distraction for me. I've had sex with a few girls that were dressed in 'schoolgirl inspired' outfits, but the point was not to play the teacher with them; it just offered a playful/youthful/disobedient vibe while I fucked them.

Same thing for that religious sister outfit that I've presented above: I'm not quite sure I'd play the priest all that seriously, it would just feel dark, forbidden and .
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Just curious but has happened often enough for me to ask the forum. Why do men like women in costumes - maid, schoolgirl, comic book characters etc? Don't get me wrong, I have happily indulged the requests even if I found them silly because seeing him turned on makes me feel sexy. Is it because somewhere men never grow-up and have that boy in them? Or is it that these childhood experiences manifest sexually as men mature? Looking forward to what you gents have to say or if any women out here have their opinions?


One could ask if women dress up in costumes to please men because they've never grown up and are still playing 'dress-up - want to please daddy.'

You yourself said you indulge his requests because seeing him turned on makes you feel sexy. Maybe he does it for control. One never knows for sure.

I actually think men ask their women to wear costumes because we have grown up. We're playing with grown up toys now.

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Pardon me for interrupting Girl, but what makes you think this is only a male thing? I've known many women who want the guys to dress up for role play. And what woman doesn't buy clothes for the guy she likes? It's the same thing. There's no difference at all in that. And I would also point out that we live in the Enlightened Age of Political Correctness (pause here while trumpets sound) so stereotyping men as immature and suggesting they "never grow up" is merely encapsulating them in negative stereotypes based on biased preconceptions. Ergo, you are guilty of misandry and must now be ostracized according to elevated and enlightened customs of our times while men line up to state how offended they are at how you debased them.
The same reason why women love to see men in different attires. Its all about sexual image and what pleases the eye to see your mate in most.
Definitely not just a thing a guy wants...

I think it's all about expressing yourself with your partner, finding different ways to please each other visually as well.

It's an adult version of 'dress ups' and a hell of a lot of fun exploring each other in a different 'role'.
I have this fantasy oe damsels in distress and Prince Charming..
My problem is that I want to fuck them both!
costumes can be fun and changes things up find the right one and things can really heat up.
I love costumes but not 100% sure what the reason is.

Clearly, that they are often slutty, tight, revealing etc is an easy reason to speak of but then other clothes can be too, so I am wondering why the costume in particular.

It might be, in part, that a nurses uniform (for example) is going to be a slutty caricature of the real thing but when available online for, say $50, it's easier than sourcing the real thing.

Certainly though, nurses in real life do appeal to men because of the hands-on nature of their job, ie. they are permitted to do things to their customers which a receptionist is generally not allowed to do, and in that there is a kink.

Mind you, men are pretty one dimensional creatures and I struggle to think of a uniform/costume that men wouldn't get hot under the collar for, for some reason or another.

It's what's inside the costume after all ...
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Adds excitement to the relationship. I'm more into lingerie, but an occasional costume can be a real turn on. My favorite is any costume with fishnet stockings!
I dont have a problem with a lady in her birthday suit . Its actually my favorite to see her in .
it adds A little erotic fantasy