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You Need To Dress Up As Pamela Anderson This Halloween And Here’s Why

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCLA chapter.

After Pamela Anderson’s fresh-faced appearance at Paris Fashion Week, how could you not pay homage to one of the most authentic pop culture icons of our time? Considering her well-known status as a sexy blonde-bombshell, her recent make-up free appearance holds an even greater impact in encouraging women to embrace themselves in their own skin, whether that’s with or without makeup. Miss Pammy Ann also reminds us that youthfulness isn’t required for timeless beauty and that it can be an act of utter rebellion to embrace the beauty that comes with aging. So, try it out! Take her advice. And who knows? Maybe you’ll become the next bombshell of the century. And what better way to get started than to dress like the icon herself?

With hundreds of memorable fashion looks to choose from, dressing like Miss Pammy Ann is easy as pie, not to mention budget-friendly. Throw on a red one-piece with a whistle and poof! Even without a blonde wig, people will recognize you from her iconic vintage Baywatch look. To make it even more authentic, you could use some hair gel to create a wet glossy style that makes it look as if you had just hopped out of the crashing waves after saving a helpless swimmer like the #girlboss that you are.

Lifeguarding isn’t your thing? No problem! Why not try to follow in the footsteps of Kendall Jenner and throw on a black bodysuit to recreate her sexy femme fatale persona from David Hogan’s 1996 Barb Wire? Yes, the leather bodysuit may give you a wedgie from time to time, but sometimes sacrifices must be made to serve sex appeal with a side of scandal. Don’t forget to include the barbed wire tattoo and yes, Sharpie will do (although I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it!).

Now, if you’re looking for something a little more niche, you can try out her red-carpet look from the 1999 VMAs, making you instantly recognizable (and the hottest in the room). This look is so well-loved that even celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kelly Ripa and Kacey Musgraves have attempted to recreate it. In fact, you could also transform it into a couples costume and invite your partner to dress as Pamela’s ex-husband and rock legend, Tommy Lee.

Looks aside, the most important thing to remember is that Miss Pamela herself would want you to feel comfortable in your own skin. And that means dressing how you like, whenever you like. If you wanna show off some skin this Halloween, do it! Don’t be afraid to show yourself off. And if Pamela has taught us one thing, it’s that you don’t need to look a certain way to be beautiful. You’re beautiful just the way you are. So, when finalizing your look for this Halloween, ask yourself, what would Pamela do? The answer: shine and just have fun! 

Autumn Morgan is a third-year Film & Television major at UCLA who grew up in the San Fernando Valley. She thoroughly enjoys being overdressed and reading women’s divorce fiction. In her free time, you can find her laying by a river eating fruit.