How Do You Make Cosplay Costumes?

Cosplay is a fun and enjoyable way to dress as a character from your favorite anime. Cosplayers meet at conventions and cosplay parties. (If you're in Japan, you can cosplay anywhere!) If you're looking for an idea for a fun theme party, you might want to think about having a cosplay party. Here are some steps to put together a cosplay costume. Pick your character. Choose from Anime characters such as Naruto, Bleach, Deathnote, Sailormoon, or games such as Kingdom Hearts. Choose a character that is most like yourself and you will be more successful. Reference your character's costume at resources like photobucket, Google, and Flickr. Print out the best picture you can find to have a reference. Buy your costume. Japanamation or cosplay family dot com are great sites to start. If you're on a budget, you can mix and match pieces of your outfit from your existing wardrobe or pick them up at the Salvation Army or Goodwill. Don't forget to raid your sister's or brother's closet to find ...  more