what is cosplay?
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What is Cosplay?

Cosplay is a form of performance art where participants dress up in costumes with props and accessories to represent a specific character from a work of fiction, such as a comic book, video game, or television show. The word “cosplay” is a portmanteau of “costume” and “play,” and it has become a popular hobby and…

Do Height and Weight Matter for Cosplay?
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Do Height and Weight Matter for Cosplay?

Sometimes people want to cosplay characters that don’t look like them. If you think about it, this is pretty common if you consider the fact that many comic and anime characters are purposefully drawn with proportions that are not realistic at all. But if your height or weight is drastically different from the character you…

7 ways to make your cosplay warmer
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7 Ways to Make a Costume Warmer for Winter Conventions or Halloween

Most anime and comic conventions take place in the spring or summer, making lighter costumes with less coverage ideal. However, if you want to cosplay for a winter convention, or even for Halloween, you’ll probably want to make some adjustments to these costumes so you don’t stand around shivering from the cold. The easiest way…

what to do if your cosplay breaks
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How to Make Quick Costume Repairs if Your Cosplay Breaks

It happens to all of us. We’re at the convention having fun in our costumes, when suddenly something breaks. Maybe a seam ripped, maybe it was your prop, or maybe your shoe strap snapped. Whatever it is, there is almost always a solution for you that will make your costume wearable so you can continue…