Into CosPlay? Making or wearing costumes - Do you do it?

Sounds ambitious. Even if you never pull this off, I'll still give you some props for trying.

Years ago I learned to sew and made a Jawa costume from Star Wars. It was sloppy, but with a few safety pins I was able to make it fit well enough to survive a Halloween party. Was hoping to keep practicing and get better, but that was the only thing I ever ended up making.

I want to but haven't tried yet... OwO.

@judaspete: I applauded that because I know just starting and bringing something over the finish line is a big deal.

I once cosplayed as Waluigi, with full makeup, and struck up a conversation Gary Whitta while still in full dress.

One thing I think I have gleaned is that the type of ancient Hoplite armor I am trying to make should be worn. It like new pair ow shoes, if I make ist and only wear it once or twice before showing ist off it will be uncomfortable and will not "fit right" until broken in.

While my though was to sew the tunic and undergarments' first and make teh armor later, I think I need to make the armor firs. I cna then wear it in while I fine-tune it to fit.

Second I think I found teh site I need for what they arms should ACTULLY look like. http://www.lloydianaspects.co.uk/armourMaking/hopliteMaking.html

Step one will actully be to make the armor in cardboard to get the size, shape and fit correct. So in fact before I even make the armor I will make a Halloween set of armor made of cardboard and duct tape. Even just saying that makes a whole lot of sense, right? A wearable prototype that needs to be made by Oct 31st seems so logical.

@monkeyking1969 said:

One thing I think I have gleaned is that the type of ancient Hoplite armor I am trying to make should be worn. It like new pair ow shoes, if I make ist and only wear it once or twice before showing ist off it will be uncomfortable and will not "fit right" until broken in.

While my though was to sew the tunic and undergarments' first and make teh armor later, I think I need to make the armor firs. I cna then wear it in while I fine-tune it to fit.

Second I think I found teh site I need for what they arms should ACTULLY look like. http://www.lloydianaspects.co.uk/armourMaking/hopliteMaking.html

Step one will actully be to make the armor in cardboard to get the size, shape and fit correct. So in fact before I even make the armor I will make a Halloween set of armor made of cardboard and duct tape. Even just saying that makes a whole lot of sense, right? A wearable prototype that needs to be made by Oct 31st seems so logical.

Nice, WHEN, you actually succeed (not if hopefully) in completing this cosplay armor of yours, it will be worth the effort, even if it's not perfect, because you'll have gained an IRL achievement. 😋

Also, just in case I've seen many people go and make and ceaft their cosplay stuff, and there was this totally riducolus video I watched the other day, that you might get a laugh out of. 😉

it's a dude that crafted an impractical Genshin Impact weapon, and also got the costume along with it. 😋

I have been going to a anime, scifi, comics convention in New England since 2015 and every year that amount of attendants showing up in cosplays has increased at a geometric rate. I truly think that is a good thing, because it takes conventions from a passive to a participatory events. So many kids come in consumes now, they are often "off the rack" costumes, but it is interesting those think that, integral to their 'con experience', is cosplay.

Nice. well, even if it IS "off the rack" costumes, someday, these kids might evolve into crafting custom gear of their own.
And conventions are the best place to show those off. 😁

@armoredmachine: Oh, I think for the kids getting "off the rack" is the way to go for sure and their are now so many options! I want them to dress up and feel like they are participating - showing off their fandom. As a kid...being in a costume is fun and imaginative.

If I were a parent and my kids just started to get into sci-fi, fantasy, super heros, anime, comic books, etc I would scour the sales floor first thing to have use "both" find a costume they would like to have. And, that costume can get a ton of use too: Halloween, School costume parties, sleepovers, just something to wear to an amusement park like Disney or Six Flags - kids love costumes.