French maid costume.

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 6/22/06 at 7:34pm

I just viewed a segment on Inside Edition extoling the virtues of women enticing their mates in a French Maid's costume. The spokeswoman stated that it is an essential part of any romatic relationship. This really got me thinking. I am seriously considering one of these outfits in hopes of attracting men. Any thoughts on this very important topic would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

[Jon]

Posted: 6/22/06 at 8:37pm

"In hopes of attracting men"?

What are you going to do - wear it to the supermarket?

I think you have to GET a man first, THEN use the maid's outfit to spice things up.

[wonderwaiter]

Posted: 6/22/06 at 8:40pm

I wear mine to the supermarket all the time. I have yet to attract a man.

[iHeartMyGeek]

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:01pm

I really don't understnad the appeal of this. I asked my boyfriend and he said it was hot--he just couldn't explain why. I'm actually really curious as to why men find this to be sexy.

[shira467]

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:27pm

The whole concept of illicit sex. Add the sex-toy feather duster, and short skirt...

I think that's why.

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:53pm

Shira should know that..she is the expert.

[shira467]

Posted: 6/22/06 at 9:56pm

Well, I've worn one before!

I was 11, I think...I wore red lipstick. And fishnets.

How I ever convinced my mother of that, I don't know.

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 6/23/06 at 10:25am

Shira, you were a tramp at11? I am so proud of you. Was it for Purim?

[Jon]

Posted: 6/23/06 at 11:05am

Lipstick & fishnets = Queen Vashti?

[Corine2]

Posted: 6/23/06 at 11:53am

This thread made me want to take a bath.

Updated On: 6/24/06 at 11:53 AM

Posted: 6/23/06 at 12:20pm

hehehe we have a french maid costume and a feather duster for my play..... and yep its for the bedroom scene!

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 6/23/06 at 8:39pm

Rose, what play is this?

[DG]

Posted: 6/23/06 at 8:42pm

Men like these costumes because it sexualizes the concept of women as servants - who are molded within the overly sexualized European mold (at least in America's eyes.)

Posted: 6/24/06 at 2:27am

Backwards in High Heels by Jim Henry. Its running at The Road Theatre Company right now thru August 12th in North Hollywood.

[Corine2]

Posted: 6/24/06 at 10:38am

[Corine2]

Posted: 6/24/06 at 10:38am

The above picture is what Lucy the slut would look like if she was a human.
Ha!
Updated On: 6/24/06 at 10:38 AM

Posted: 6/24/06 at 2:18pm

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 6/24/06 at 2:23pm

Eez too stoopide.

You go-wing to play, play aviatrixe.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/24/06 at 2:28pm

I have no idea if this is even a joke or not. But, if it's not, I kind of get the impression that they meant in terms of like... if you're already *in* a relationship, you might dress up to turn a guy on, or whatever; not that you should walk around dressed up as a French maid in hopes of picking up guys.

I love that they call it "essential," completely neglecting variety in anything, namely personal taste.

Updated On: 6/24/06 at 02:28 PM

[Rose_MacShane]

Posted: 6/24/06 at 2:35pm

I"m going with DG. I think it's all about the subservient connotations the maid outfit carries. Next time a Halloween shop comes to town, go to the women's section and look at all the Leg Avenue costumes. Notice how many of them are maids, or cheerleaders, or little-girl type outfits.
Personally, if I'm going to dress up, I'm going to dress as a cop or a gangster or something. I like the costumes that imply that I have the power...