Plus size women have more choices in Halloween costumes than ever before. One intriguing option is to go out this Halloween as Medusa Elite, the Greek Gorgon who could turn men to stone with a single glance.

Relegated to sheet-wearing ghosts and a limited choice of shamefully shapeless plus-size choices in the past, plus size ladies demanded more, and they’re getting it in the form of costumes like the Medusa.

Costume manufacturers are creating exciting and sexy costumes like these for today’s fun-loving and shapely women. From friendly witches to scary mythological creatures, playing dress-up for plusses has come of age.

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Caught in the arms of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, Medusa fell out of favor with Athena, who cursed her with hair of live snakes and a gaze that would immediately turn anyone who looked at her into stone statues. Her blood even turned plant life to stone, creating beautiful ocean coral reefs.

But, the valiant warrior Chrysaor and the beautiful flying horse Pegasus were born of her blood when she was ignobly slain by the hero Perseus. Anyone who could mother both a champion warrior and an exquisite and gentle creature such as Pegasus must be filled with more than meets the eye.

Today’s plus-size costumes come in flattering floor-lengths that say, “I rule.” Rich fabrics like crushed velvet add elegance, and rich dark colors enhance the shapely beauty of mature women. The voluminous styling of the Medusa plus costume is made especially for curvaceous beauties like you so that you can be comfortable and enjoy your night of temptation and magic.

Many sexy gowns now cover what you want to cover while still showing off your best assets. Dainty shoulder ties add softness and youth, plunging necklines draw the eyes to places of pleasure, and skirt slits that go all the way from here to there can reveal delicious hints of the secret charms of the magical Medusa who wears this costume.

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No Medusa Mythical Siren would be complete without a snake headpiece and strappy sandals. Get a temporary snake tattoo applied where all can see or in an especially naughty spot for that one Greek god lucky enough to get to see it.

We know Medusa loves her jewelry, too, so don’t be afraid to flaunt those gold bangles, crazy snake earrings, and giant cocktail rings. Thick metal cuffs or snake armbands worn high on the upper arm add the final authentic piece to this spellbinding, serpentine ensemble.

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• Bring along someone else, maybe even your children, dressed as your sons, Pegasus and Chrysaor!
• Bring some girlfriends, also dressed in Greek gowns, to be your Gorgon sisters, Stheno and Euryale, and see if anyone can figure out who they are. It’s a great conversation starter, since these sisters are not as well-known as Medusa.
• To further show why you are the best Gorgon ever, wear a dark wig piled high with curls. The curls will add more to the illusion of snakes in your hair.
• Last, carry a snake staff to help you navigate those notoriously dark Halloween areas and remove all doubt that you rule when it comes to commanding the power of the snake.

The costume designers heard you, and that seductive Medusa costume you’ve been looking for now comes in plus-size versions that are just as creative as the originals but have all the features that big, beautiful women are looking for today.