Have you been thinking about ordering sexy Mardi Gras costumes from a magazine or catalog? This has truly been one of the most popular ways of buying costumes in recent years, but did you know that it's actually one of the worst ways of getting what you need? It's true: While every shopping method or resource has its advantages and disadvantages, you're really worse off if you decide to buy through a magazine. Keep reading for one of the main reasons why you should avoid it.

As you're shopping for sexy Mardi Gras costumes, you know that there are plenty of options to choose from, since it's a pretty popular type of costume. When it's time to buy, then, you want to be able to compare several costumes side-by-side at the same time. When you shop from a magazine or catalog, however, you're simply not able to do this. All you have to base your decision on is a small picture next to a bunch of other pictures -- you can't see the costume in front of you or compare it to other styles and designs. This is a critical part of the buying process, and when you shop through a catalog, it will be missing and may cause you to make a poor decision.