There's a hidden cost behind today's Halloween costumes

Halloween is all about fantasy. But costume retailers have taken the holiday's charm to the next level - and not in a good way.

Today, women have many of the same jobs available to them as men.

And yet, based on the limited selection of career-oriented costumes available to little girls at retailers like Spirit Halloween and Party City, you'd think the only jobs women can hold involve holding a microphone and wearing a short skirt while tackling bad guys.

Eventually, that could have devastating effects on individuals as well as our workforce.