Cosplay at Pax (SOLVED)

flowerhoney

Okay Esh did this, so I figure I can do it too

For Pax Prime (2010 baby!) I would really like to cosplay, because dressing up is fun!
The problem is, I have almost zero sewing abilities.
I also have really dark hair, so dying it would require bleaching, which I'm pretty sure is bad for my hair... and I don't want to hurt it
I also personally believe that I am too flat to be most super-heroines

What I look like:

So, I'm basically looking for a cosplay character with dark brown hair and relatively simple/doable outfit
Help would be 100% appreciated!

EDIT: okay I guess I need to throw out some characters I would like to do but am hesitant to try
- Zatanna
- Sakura from Street Fighter
- Akira from Lucky Channel
- Battle Angel Alita
- Heather from Silent Hill 3
- Cibo from Blame!
- Catwoman
- Bad Girl from No More Heroes

This list is subject to growth

Robman

The L4D Witch is pretty easy

Esh

Robman wrote: »

The L4D Witch is pretty easy

You should probably tack a caveat of some sort onto that. o_O

Viscountalpha

If you don't mind spending money

http://cgi.ebay.com/PERSONA-IV-4-Rise-Kujikawa-Cosplay-Costume-Custom-NEW-/160418030109?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2559a8e21d

Might work for you.

*shrug*

The real point is to get a good looking costume. Also don't rule out a decent wig.

Also, Cosplay as someone you like or want to pretend to be. It will be easier to get into character that way.

flowerhoney

Well I mean there's a lot of badass/bitchy/cutesy ladies who would fun to be
I just don't know if I cant successfully look like them, that's the real problem

soxbox

flowerhoney wrote: »

Well I mean there's a lot of badass/bitchy/cutesy ladies who would fun to be
I just don't know if I cant successfully look like them, that's the real problem

Give us a list of some of those that you want to do that you don't think you can do - either we'll be able to figure out how you could do some of them, or it'll give a better idea of other characters that would be a good fit with a similar style.

SmokeStacks

Female cosplay character... dark hair... flat chested...

I've got it.

Get a piece of cardboard, fold it into a pyramid shape, and tape it to your chest.

And go as 1996 Lara Croft

PatboyX

When we went to PAX East, my friend's wife was Link. She has done this a number of times and has dark hair like yours (yours seems a bit longer.)
Anyway, she just tucks it under a wig. And I think she just picks up wigs from Party City and cuts them.

Seattle Thread

Flatness is easily conquered by a set of padding. Hair dye is not that damaging, unless you do it repeatedly.

Just pick a character that you love and rock that shit.

*also note that cosplay at PAX is... well, not unpopular, per se. But it's not a common thing... however, nobody is going to think twice if you dress up. It's all about us being us, and outfit be damned.

Psychotic One

Just a few that come to mind...
Holly Summers - No More Heroes

Nico Robin - One Piece

President Rex

Some random ideas:


Zoey - Left4Dead



As an alternative to the witch...She's likely the easiest of this group (unless you get very exact). Basically a pink/red jacket, jeans, tennis shoes and a ponytail.


Alyx Vance - Half Life 2



Quite a few layers, but most things there are standard.


Aeris/Aerith Gainsborough - Final Fantasy 7



Boots + Pink Dress + Red Half-coat ...thing (+ bangles + fancy hair + optional flower basket).


Cate Archer - No One Lives Forever



Her outfit varies quite a bit; you could probably just throw weird 70s stuff together and try to match the haircut and pull it off (although NOLF is a bit niche and people may mistake you for random 70s person).


Claire Redfield - Resident Evil 2



The weird cut off 'underwear on the outside' look may be difficult - same with the knife. Her jacket also has a specific design on the back but you can gloss over that or just be 'post-Sherry Claire' without the jacket.


Rinoa Heartilly - Final Fantasy 8



She's got like three layered dresses and weird sleeves going on. Plus I think she walks around in high heels all the time.

dukederek

Non videogame related but is this allowed?

Buttercup - Powerpuff Girls

Visti

President Rex wrote: »

Some random ideas:

Cate Archer - No One Lives Forever



Her outfit varies quite a bit; you could probably just throw weird 70s stuff together and try to match the haircut and pull it off (although NOLF is a bit niche and people may mistake you for random 70s person).

My god, that would be awesome. I mean, nobody would recognize it, but.. man.

PatboyX

It's not who would recognize it - the right people would.

E.Coyote

I bet you could pull off one of the girls from the bleach anime pretty easy.

Visti

Bleach? Pff. Go for a classic.

CowShark

Being a person who likes comfortable costumes, I'd suggest Makoto, since karate gis tend to be wickedly comfy to move around in.

flowerhoney

SmokeStacks wrote: »

Female cosplay character... dark hair... flat chested...

I've got it.

Get a piece of cardboard, fold it into a pyramid shape, and tape it to your chest.

And go as 1996 Lara Croft

thats the funniest thing I've ever seen

could I dye my hair just for the sake of trying out a color? Washable hair dye hasn't much effect on my hair in the past

these ideas are all awesome, btw

Psychotic One

I could see Bad Girl for you if you got a long blond wig to wear. Then its just a matter of finding the outfit and a sweet baseball bat.

Esh

Psychotic One wrote: »

I could see Bad Girl for you if you got a long blond wig to wear. Then its just a matter of finding the outfit and a sweet baseball bat.

I was reading somewhere in a PAX FAQ that anything resembling a weapon is not a good idea to bring. It's why I scuttled my Gideon costume.

Scalfin

Most of the board anime fans love Baccano, so you'd probably be recognized if you went as Ennis



or Chane Laforet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2sLrZCTAnw

flowerhoney

Esh wrote: »

Psychotic One wrote: »

I could see Bad Girl for you if you got a long blond wig to wear. Then its just a matter of finding the outfit and a sweet baseball bat.

I was reading somewhere in a PAX FAQ that anything resembling a weapon is not a good idea to bring. It's why I scuttled my Gideon costume.

In the FAQ it says you cant have projectiles or anything that resembles a real weapon.
I dont know if a baseball bat resembles a real weapon... I just figured I would peace bond it, or a foam kids bat

zhen_rogue

Lieberkuhn

SmokeStacks wrote: »

Female cosplay character... dark hair... flat chested...

I've got it.

Get a piece of cardboard, fold it into a pyramid shape, and tape it to your chest.

And go as 1996 Lara Croft

That is the best idea.

I now have one more reason to be very sad I can't go to PAX.

November Fifth

I like Jade from Beyond Good and Evil in theory. It's a comfy and functional outfit. That disk thingie could be a purse.

But...

1) She would have to cut her pretty hair for the full Jade effect.

2) No one looks good in green lipstick and eyeshadow.

flowerhoney

You guys have been super helpful, but I think I'm going to have to go with 1996 Lara Croft.

I've been thinking about it, and its just so hilarious and awesome

Hope to see you all in PAX with great costumes of your own! (or, on the flip side, totally normal outfits.)

thanks!