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5 Steps To Being An Awesome Cosplayer

5 Steps that unlock all the secrets of being an awesome cosplayer.

Sheena Fisher

Nov 28, 2016

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You may be new to cosplay. Heck, you may have been cosplaying for 10+ years now. I'm going to share my observations with you on what makes an awesome cosplayer. Using my tips you too will be awesome. Are you ready? Brace yourselves. Steps are coming.

1) Be passionate about your character

So you're male but you just LOVE a female character? GO FOR IT. You're tall but your favorite character is short? WHO CARES. I could go on an on making these comparisons, but it's really unnecessary. The point is, if you love a character as long as you're passionate about portraying that character you will look amazing.

2) Celebrate cosplay of all skill levels

Cosplay is about having fun. This dude looks amazing. Did he spend a million dollars to be the evil queen? Certainly not, do I know who he is from a distance? I certainly do! Don't be afraid because you can't sew, or foam-smith. Most cosplayers understand that others are on a budget. If someone is a jerk to you over your skill level they're the one with the problem.

3) Don't make fun of people that buy their costumes.

Some folks have 0 sewing skills, and guess what? They don't want to learn how to sew. Is that a problem? No. It leads back to the whole cosplaying is about having fun. I'll be honest, 90% of my costumes are made by hand, but sometimes I just don't have time to make multiple costumes for conventions so I'll buy one if it looks a way that makes me happy. So, you find a costume you like for sale and you can afford it? Snatch that up!

4) Be open to new Techniques

Sometimes your way of doing things will help another person out. Sometimes it's the other way around. Keep an open mind and talk with other cosplayers and costumers. I know I love asking others how they made different things and learning new things. Keep an open mind because cosplay really is a community.

5) Don't make fun of people that are on a lower skill level than you

In general, don't make fun of anyone over anything. But, to quote my mother "There will always be someone better than you, and likewise, there will always be someone worse than you." And, this last step is truly the most important. Be kind to each other cosplay fam, and if you follow these 5 steps I guarantee you will be an awesome cosplayer.

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5 Steps To Being An Awesome Cosplayer

5 Steps that unlock all the secrets of being an awesome cosplayer.

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2) Celebrate cosplay of all skill levels

3) Don't make fun of people that buy their costumes.

4) Be open to new Techniques

5) Don't make fun of people that are on a lower skill level than you

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

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2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

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9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

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