HALLOWEEN’S ON THE way. And as seems to happen around this time every year, stories about controversial and outrageous costumes are making the headlines – particularly online.

Now, clearly costumes like this one of the infamous lion-shooting US dentist or any of those sexy ‘whatever-you’re-having-yourself’ outfits (like this one) wouldn’t be entirely appropriate at a child’s party.

But is there such a thing as an ‘inappropriate’ costume – if you’re heading to a house party with friends. Isn’t being a little bit distasteful all part of the fun?

What do you think?

Poll Results:

Anything goes. (3415)

Some costumes can go too far. (3196)

I draw the line at Sexy Donald Trump. (1003)

No interest/opinion. (947)

Some costumes can go too far.
Anything goes.
I draw the line at Sexy Donald Trump.
No interest/opinion.

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Poll: Can a house party Halloween costume ever be 'inappropriate'?

Poll Results:

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