Is it normal to be embarrassed to dress up - but i still want to?

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I really badly want to dress up as something in order to roleplay. Really, I just want to face my fear and actually join in the fun of dressing up when at a party or charity event, but I feel like I can't, I feel embarrassed and I fear people will laugh, point or just stare at me. I have horrible visions of me just walking onto the scene in a costume and everybody suddenly turning, looking at me and erupting into laughter, even if they are wearing costumes too.

The worst part is because of this my parents think I hate dressing up when I really don't, I like it when no-one's around, and I'm ashamed to admit that I want to overcome this fear. It would also be weird to suddenly tell them this - they wouldn't know what to say.

Now I'm also jealous of the people that are not scared to do this and are able to have a good time dressing up and roleplaying. My best friend feels the same way as me. Is this a normal feeling?

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  • still_sane
    12 years ago

    Its normal to feel that way... but honestly its only embarrassing when you feel that way about yourself...its all about confidence,,,who cares what everybody else thinks...guys like girls that have confidence...quit second guessing yourself girl! Im sure your beautiful you just need to lighten up alil bit, thats sexy! =]

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      I'm a guy.

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  • bethbeth
    12 years ago

    its a self esteem thing. maybe just try it once? go to a party where you know everybody will dress up and do the same. just see what happens! it will most likely be ok(:

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  • rex
    11 years ago

    your feeling is normal....i had that kind of habbit(not dressing up), you should go to parties and other places and dress up to get over this mental fear. may be your friend\sibling\parents can help you in this regard.

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  • Carasaysherro
    12 years ago

    Just make yourself do it. I doubt anybody will start laughing if they're doing the same thing. If I walked in and somebody started laughing I would turn to my nearest friend and pretend to talk about their outfit.

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  • firefly88
    12 years ago

    I don't blame you. People in costumes look stupid! Unless it's halloween

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  • TyLee
    12 years ago

    Hahahahahaha that was hilarious! Everyone assumed you were a girl including me. Anyway what do you mean like dress up fancy? Or dress up in costumes for comiccon or something? Either way it's cool to dress up! The key is to be confident with your body! Once you have confidence in yourself you should have a much easier time!

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  • almostunreadable
    12 years ago

    Just dress up, don't act to be something you're not.

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