Single and ready to mingle on Halloween? Having a humorous costume could score you some points with that new boo.
Dating.com is sharing the results of a new survey that reveals which Halloween costumes are most and least effective when winning over that special someone. So, before you start planning your virtual Halloween festivities and, of course, your costume, consider these findings:
- Nearly 70% respondents deem funny costumes as the most attractive costume category.
- Cute costumes ranked second highest (18%), followed by scary costumes (13%).
- One in five online daters have a costume picture displayed on their dating profile.
- Nearly half of respondents (48%) declare Halloween as their favorite holiday for meeting new people, due to its casual nature.
- When asked which costume category is specifically the least attractive, political costumes by far came out on top, backed by more than half of both men (68%) and women surveyed (52%).
"Halloween is an important holiday for singles looking to meet new people in a more casual setting,” said Maria Sullivan, Vice President and Dating Expert of Dating.com. “This year is no different, other than the virtual and socially-distanced celebration formats required to safely partake in its festivities. It’s important to us to pinpoint what works and what doesn’t to make the search for love as effective as possible, right down the details of common costume pitfalls.”
Planning a Halloween-themed first date? The dating site has the following tips to help you create a lasting connection:
Choose a costume that best reflects your personality: A Halloween first date can help establish a very clear first impression, based on what your costume says about your personality alone. Pick something that reflects your interests and your date will begin to get a sense of who you are right away. And if you’re stuck, go with something funny – you’ll be bound to catch their eye!
Find out what local, outdoor attractions are available in your area: Nothing is more romantic than a seasonal date, even if it’s during spooky season! Research any local pumpkin patches, corn mazes or haunted hayrides in your area for an outdoor, socially distant and perfectly-themed safe Halloween first date!
Throw a virtual Halloween party: If you can’t spend Halloween in-person with your date this year, get a group of friends and your potential new boo together for a virtual gathering! Throw on a costume and see how your new flame fits in with your core group – this will reveal how compatible you really are in a casual setting early on.
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