Making Costumes
If you're tired of seeing costumes labeled "Sexy (whatever" that's just one of many reasons to make your own. Here are some general guidelines on how to make a costume. A few more ideas ...
https://amysmartgirls.com/women-in-history-halloween-costume-ideas-ce6bb398749a
https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/a22142517/diy-mens-halloween-costumes/
https://www.ofdesign.net/interior-design/35-halloween-costume-ideas-inspired-by-myths-legends-and-fairy-tales-958
EDIT 10/14/19 --
snippy found the site I looked for but couldn't find: http://takebackhalloween.org/ This site explains how to make empowering costumes about important female figures from history and mythology.
https://amysmartgirls.com/women-in-history-halloween-costume-ideas-ce6bb398749a
https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/a22142517/diy-mens-halloween-costumes/
https://www.ofdesign.net/interior-design/35-halloween-costume-ideas-inspired-by-myths-legends-and-fairy-tales-958
EDIT 10/14/19 --