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Cosplay at Pax (SOLVED)
flowerhoney
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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
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
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You should probably tack a caveat of some sort onto that. o_O
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.
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.
Play with me on Steam
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
Anyway, she just tucks it under a wig. And I think she just picks up wigs from Party City and cuts them.
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.
Holly Summers - No More Heroes
Nico Robin - One Piece
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.
My god, that would be awesome. I mean, nobody would recognize it, but.. man.
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
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.
or Chane Laforet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2sLrZCTAnw
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
That is the best idea.
I now have one more reason to be very sad I can't go to PAX.
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.
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!