So the costume is coming together. But the deadline is looming ever closer. You aren’t quite sure if you’ll get it done in time. Then of course you have to remember to pack the sucker.
Here are my top costume ideas for heading out in character on the fly.
I was going to take pictures of each of these, but it’s 90% humidity where I’m at so I don’t feel like having a fashion show right now.
Idea #1) World’s biggest fan.
You have that one fandom, the one where it’s not just an obsession, it’s a way of life. You don’t just have the cosplay, you have the quote tee, the character tee, the printed leggings, the socks, the watch, the shoulder bag. Your entire wardrobe basically. Use it. Your devotion is your cosplay. You are — The World’s Biggest Fan!
But, what if you’re a devote of multiple fandoms?
Well put on a little bit of everything and call yourself Random Fandom.
The beauty of this is that even if multiple people use this idea, there will never be two exactly the same.
Idea #2) Hitchhiking through the galaxy.
Did the airport loose your luggage? Did you forget, in your packing flurry, to pack you costume? Or did you just plain run out of time?
Throw on a bath robe/pajamas/anything that looks like you just escaped your planet blowing up. Grab a towel and slap the words DON’T PANIC on the back of the closest available book/book like thing. You are now from Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. Which character? Does it matter. It’s a big galaxy with many hitchhikers. Make up a name.
Idea #3) It’s so Modern.
Just think about all of the modern characters who wear Jeans and T-shirts. The Twilight characters, the Supernatural guys, a Doctor Who Companion all of these are just modern clothing with a few accessories. You could be the Storybrook version of your favorite Once upon a time character.
Twilight is super easy — just throw on a little body glitter.
Warning: Do not use Body glitter in 90% humidity.
Idea #4) Guys clothing is so much easier.
Why gender swap, when you can just go as a boy?
I am comfortable enough in my femininity that I can wear men’s clothing and pretend to be a man for a couple hours without having a crisis of identity.
Lets face it ladies, cos-playing men is so much easier than women.
How about the Beast instead of Belle? That peasant top and black Capri, would be a great post transformation prince costume.
But if you are a guy, gender swapping is still totally an option. It would be easy for you to grab a Blue shirt and a white vest to play Bel. Bel, short for Bellemy maybe? Grab a book, place a rose in that button hole and done. Though if you want to wear the dress, I’m not judging.
Yes I am still waiting for a guy willing to play Bel to my beast. Or I can be Belle, i’m really not picky. Now taking applications for next year.
So there you have it. My best ideas for super fast, super easy cosplay.
Who have you always wanted to be?
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