Picking Characters

Start off by picking a character you are familiar with. Cosplay is about more than just wearing clothes similar to the character you want to portray. It is also about portraying the mental and emotional aspects of the character, as well. To effectively do this, you must know the habits of the character and be able to get inside his/her head. Really, you need to do everything you can do to bring that character from an animated drawing to a real life figure.

Picking the right Costume

Costuming is very important in cosplay. If you don’t look like the character, no one will know who you are trying to be. There are a few different ways to go about getting a costume.

Pre Made Non-custom Costumes

These costumes are your typical Halloween type costumes. They are made in bulk, therefore low in quality. It is best to avoid these types of costumes all together. Most cosplay venues will not even accept these costumes.

Pre Made Custom Costume

These costumes are pre made, but they are custom made. They are made to the specs of the actual character. Each costume is hand sown in comparable fabric, and accessorized correctly.

Custom Costumes

Custom costumes are made to you body measurements. Designers that make one costume at a time usually make these costumes. Since the costumers take time with each individual costume, it is possible to get a truly accurate and unique costume that makes you stand out from the rest of the crowd.

Using these tips as your starting place should insure that you have a successful cosplay adventure. Choose the right character and the right costume, and go out and have fun.