Halloween is right around the corner, and, if you don't already have one, you're likely flipping through thrift shop racks trying to find (or make) a costume that will help you stand out at this year's parties. Latinas enjoy a good joke or scare as much as the next girl, but if you go with one of these options, you'll be the only one laughing. Here, 11 offensive "Latina" costumes you shouldn't wear this Halloween (or ever), because, as I hope you already know, we're a culture, not a costume.

1. Señorita Mariachi

Despite what the ad says, this ridiculous costume won't turn you into a "sexy señorita" who makes "sweet Spanish music."

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2. Sexy Illegal Alien

The designers of this ensemble found a way to perpetuate multiple racist and sexist Latina stereotypes, from the short dress ("Latinas are so sexy") and sombrero ("You know, they're all Mexican") to the handcuffs ("Criminals!"). Oh wait, it's also so hilarious that she's undocumented and, thus, isn't afforded basic human rights. So funny!

3. Eye Candy Matador

Reducing every woman challenging the deep-rooted sexism in the male-dominated bullfighting tradition to eye candy is not a good idea.

4. Black/Brown Face

Don't do this. Ever.

5. Chonga/Chola

While similar, chongas and cholas are not the same. The former represents young, working-class Latinas usually found in the Southeast, and the latter is more closely linked to gang culture and typically reside in the Southwest, but both tend to face racism, sexism, and classism. In other words, making a mockery of these real-life identities is a jerk move.

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6. Sexy Mexican Bandit

Someone thought sexualizing the bandito, a popular Latino stereotype more closely associated with unkempt, deceitful, and feeble Mexican male characters, was clever. It's not.

7. Sugar Skull Makeup

Día de los Muertos has nothing to do with Halloween. It's a significant holiday made up of a mix of Spanish and indigenous traditions, and means a lot to many people, and reducing it to a fun time to dress up and paint your face is culturally appropriative and ill-conceived.

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8. Cantina Gal

"I don't always wear a costume, but when I do, I prefer this Cantina Girl," reads the ad for this Halloween outfit. We prefer, "I don't always see myself represented in society, but when I do, I prefer it not be the hackneyed 'Cantina Girl.'"

9. Tequila Princess

Because "Latina" translates to a sexy party chica submissively serving the crowd (with tequila, of course!).

10. Fake Butts

Love Selena, Jennifer Lopez, or Sofia Vergara? Great! Support them by buying their albums and films. Don't, however, slap on any offensive prosthetics.

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11. Sexy Landscaper

Seriously, though, whose idea was this?

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