20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

1. Green Arrow Cosplay(DC Comics)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Be brave.”

2. Misty (Pokémon)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Keep it comfortable and cool.”

3. Storm and Gamora (Marvel)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Don’t wear body paint unless you have patience.”

4. Finn (Adventure Time)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Make your own luck!”

5. Green Goblin (Marvel)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Make lightweight props.”

6. Miles Morales (Marvel)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Know your sh#t!”

7. Hellblazer (DC), Jubilee (Marvel), and Daryl (The Walking Dead)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Be yourself!”

8. Glinda (The Wizard of Oz)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Always bring extra rhinestones.”

9. Dr. Strange (Marvel)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Stop caring about what other people think. Just do it for yourself.”

10. The Tardis (Doctor Who)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“If you wear a hat, pint it! I lost my fez…twice…”

11. She-Hulk (Marvel)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Keep hydrated!”

(Because body paint dries you out, duh)

12. Kate Bishop (Young Avengers)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Don’t forget your (boomerang) arrows!”

13. Wonder Woman (DC Comics)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Be confident in any character you wish to cosplay!”

14. Kaneda (Akira) and Carol Danvers (Marvel)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Don’t worry! Everyone will love it!”

15. Finn (Adventure Time)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Less is more.”

16. Black Widow and Deadpool (Marvel)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“In order to work, ya gotta twerk!”

17. Lion-O (ThunderCats)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Show skin!”

18. Trinity (The Matrix) and Batman (DC Comics)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Know when to say when.”

19. Beta Ray Bill (Marvel)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Be one of a kind.”

20. Xena (Xena: Warrior Princess)

20 Tips from Experienced Cosplayers

“Have fun!”

And as a bonus…