Go to Cosplay!

Cosplaying can be both easy and hard, but well worth the effort when hanging out in your awesome outfit on the street or at a convention. Most people think cosplaying is just for acting like an anime or manga character at anime conventions, but the truth is, you can pick the perfect anime cosplay!

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If it’s your first time cosplaying you may want to choose a character with a simpler outfit. However, if you do not mind strange stares and/or possible harassment, then feel free to go all out. For the latter, any costume will work, although unique costumes are more likely to stand out.

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Choose a character/person you actually like. You really don’t want to regret your choice in the middle of the costume making. However, you shouldn’t worry if you want to cosplay a character that you don’t look exactly like, cosplay doesn’t have to be perfect.

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Keep in mind that props usually have to be carried around a long time, so even the lightest of props can be a major burden during the day.
When cosplaying a character with an unusual hair style, make sure the wig is secure, so that it doesn’t come apart in the middle of a convention. If a character wears common clothing, such as a suit with an untied red tie, don’t try to make a suit and tie (unless you want to), remember that the less you have to make, the better.

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If you can’t find the fabric, use a substitute! Have fun with it. Just remember, if the costume is made of a cotton-type material, then don’t substitute with satin or silk. This makes the costume look awkward to say the least.

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