smithy270492 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Hey guys :) Considering doing my first cosplay in 2017, want to do a cosplay thats decent... Im no DIY expert so anything massively complex is probably going to turn out terrible, also i am aware i have a big build so not going to kid myself that i can pull off captain america or the likes Open to any and all suggestions for cosplays ideas people have :) oh and as the same for all of us im sure.... Preferably something im not going to get heat stroke wearing! Thanks in advance for any help and advice :) Edited August 29, 2016 by smithy270492 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Go as Hello Kitty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 No seriously, why not try something relatively easy assembly wise for your first one? Indiana Jones would be easy to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy270492 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) No seriously, why not try something relatively easy assembly wise for your first one? Indiana Jones would be easy to do. True i could... But i admit i was looking for something size appropriate would feel like a con artist dressing up as Indy! Edited August 29, 2016 by smithy270492 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 No seriously, why not try something relatively easy assembly wise for your first one? Indiana Jones would be easy to do. True i could... But i admit i was looking for something size appropriate would feel like a con artist dressing up as Indy! Roman senator? You just need a bed sheet and a laurel head band A ghost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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natedammit Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 How many guys dressed up as Captain America have you ever seen that actually have the same physique as Chris Evans? Dress as whoever you feel like paying tribute to - but if you want to avoid a skintight body suit maybe it is best to stay away from superheroes. Indy is a really good choice actually. Although, as someone who always wants to see more Studio Ghibli inspired Cosplay, may I suggest Totoro? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy270492 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 How many guys dressed up as Captain America have you ever seen that actually have the same physique as Chris Evans? Dress as whoever you feel like paying tribute to - but if you want to avoid a skintight body suit maybe it is best to stay away from superheroes. Indy is a really good choice actually. Although, as someone who always wants to see more Studio Ghibli inspired Cosplay, may I suggest Totoro? I welcome all suggestions will look into Totoro. And yh i do get the whole dress how you like thing, think its my own level of self conciousness that holds me back from dressing in a cosplay that doesnt fit my physique :) silly i know as im sure others would be a lot less judgemental than i am of myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I don't usually cosplay at events. But last year I handmade my first costume for a Halloween party at Disneyland in California. At that time they had a band playing there with the band members having their characters based on characters from the Tim Burton version of "Alice in Wonderland." I really liked that group and decided I'd make one of these costumes my Halloween outfit. My favorites were Dormouse and Caterpillar. In the end I decided on Caterpillar because Dormouse looked way too complicated - I had always been saying if I'd ever try to sew I'd die from blood poisoning. But with some workarounds and minimal sewing assistance I made it - the outfit's hoodie was a blue pattern on black background. I used blue cloth and painted parts black, was easier than trying to get the right blue color to stand out on black. Before I go on I should say Caterpillar was the keyboarder of the group. So I showed up in my outfit at the party and got in line for a picture with Mickey Mouse. Suddenly Mickey was pointing at me and jumping up and down and then started mimicking playing a keyboard. Those were all my doubts being blown away in approximately 20 seconds. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy270492 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) I don't usually cosplay at events. But last year I handmade my first costume for a Halloween party at Disneyland in California. At that time they had a band playing there with the band members having their characters based on characters from the Tim Burton version of "Alice in Wonderland." I really liked that group and decided I'd make one of these costumes my Halloween outfit. My favorites were Dormouse and Caterpillar. In the end I decided on Caterpillar because Dormouse looked way too complicated - I had always been saying if I'd ever try to sew I'd die from blood poisoning. But with some workarounds and minimal sewing assistance I made it - the outfit's hoodie was a blue pattern on black background. I used blue cloth and painted parts black, was easier than trying to get the right blue color to stand out on black. Before I go on I should say Caterpillar was the keyboarder of the group. So I showed up in my outfit at the party and got in line for a picture with Mickey Mouse. Suddenly Mickey was pointing at me and jumping up and down and then started mimicking playing a keyboard. Those were all my doubts being blown away in approximately 20 seconds. That is very cool :) i may need to work on my sewing skills hey Edited August 30, 2016 by smithy270492 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I was beaming the whole night. A couple of other characters recognized me too, including even Maleficent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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