What should you not do in cosplay?

Cosplay Do’s & Dont’s

• Do cosplay as whoever you want to be.
• Don’t feel intimidated from others that you have to look exactly like the character you’re going as, such as the race or gender.
• Do ask a cosplayer for a picture.
• Don’t take someone’s picture without their consent.

What are the basics of cosplaying?

The most basic skills you need are sewing, and an understanding of sewing patterns. The very first costumes I made I used patterns I found online. If you don’t know what you’re doing, they aren’t going to turn out very well.

What should I look for in my first cosplay?

Here are some additional tips to keep in mind when choosing a cosplay character: Keep It Simple! We can’t stress this enough. For your first cosplay remember KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid). Unless you are already a wiz with a sewing machine or a Hollywood makeup artist, stick to characters with simple costumes.

How to make your own Cosplay costume at home?

First, choose the character you want to become. Then, study detailed images of your character and make a note of their clothing, hairstyle, accessories, and other important features. Familiarizing yourself with your character’s appearance will help you shop for components that look the part, or fashion your own one-of-a-kind items at home.

What kind of makeup do you use for cosplay?

Use makeup to recreate your character’s other prominent features. In addition to clothing, accessories, and props, many cosplay projects require the use of makeup effects. A little blush, eye shadow, or toner may be all you need to apply the finishing touches to simpler costumes.

What do you need to make a Pokemon cosplay?

Make a list of everything you need to assemble your costume and check it off as you continue to accumulate items. To cosplay Jesse from Pokemon’s Team Rocket, for instance, all you really need is a white skirt, a white turtleneck that you can cut up and draw on, and long black gloves and boots.