Get started with your awesome DIY cosplay costume
s there anything more fun than figuring out your costume for Comic-Con?! Well, maybe attending Comic-Con in all your costumed glory... When you love anime, comics, cosplay and all things gaming, you want to be able to express yourself and mix with other fans. While you could go along to Comic-Con in plain clothes, we know you want to show off your true colours in an awesome costume.
But what about when funds are tight, and you really want to dress as your favourite character? Don't worry — we got you. This blog is full of ideas about how to mix costumes, clothes, and inspiration to come up with an unbeatably cheap (but awesome) cosplay costume.
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Entire cosplay costumes
A cosplay costume does not necessarily have to be expensive, even though there are plenty of people who do invest a lot of money into their cosplay costumes. Fancy a $7,000 Steampunk Iron Man costume, anyone?
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Notwithstanding these intense cosplayers who go above and beyond, there are plenty of cosplay options for a full costume without breaking the bank. here are just a couple of options.
Harley Quinn Suicide Squad Costumes
A definite fan favourite is cheeky Harley Quinn. You can opt for a mini-skirt look or go with a pair of longer trousers for a fun take on her aesthetic while still staying true to her trademark blue and red style. This entire costume can be yours for under $55. Don't forget to pick up a wig to complete the perfect Harley Quinn look.
Sailor Moon Costumes
Dress as everyone's favourite manga/anime character with a Sailor Moon costume. This is a style that would be harder to replicate using found or made materials, simply due to her long gloves and headpiece — but you can pick up Sailor Moon Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, or Mercury for just $42.95 online, complete with dress, gloves, and headpiece!
Naruto Uzumaki Costume
Searching for the perfect anime stylings for the next Comic-Con? This Naruto Uzumaki costume comes with everything you need to stand out in the crowd. Pick this entire costume up for $49.95 and then sit back and let the compliments roll in as you strut your stuff.
Looking for something more comfortable? We got you covered! Check out our range of men's plus size costumes and women's plus size costumes for the perfect fit.
Blossom Costumes has thousands of costumes from a huge range of manufacturers, so whether you have no idea what you want to go as for an upcoming gamer/anime/cosplay festival, or if you know exactly what you want to be, explore our range for inspiration and lock down your perfect costume.
Make your own complete cosplay costume
Budget doesn't run to a complete costume? Perhaps you have some of the items in your wardrobe already but just want to bring it all together with some accessories. Here are our top tips:
- • Set a budget for what you want to achieve with your cosplay costume and then stick to it!
- • Hit the op shops to find some additional fabric or materials for your costume.
- • Add accessories like leggings or socks, wigs, hats, and makeup.
- • Compare your cosplay with others online to see if there are any additional props you can use to give your costume more effect.
- • Add the finishing touches, and ta-da! You're all done!
Now that you're ready, don't forget to take plenty of pictures, and enjoy the attention you get from your awesome DIY costume as you meet and mingle with other cosplayers.
DIY accessories
Sometimes it's the accessories that truly makes the costume stand out. After all, what would Maui from Moana be without his hook, or Pennywise be without his red balloon? The simplest accessories can make a huge difference, so if you have the perfect costume and just need to add some finishing touches follow our simple tips to ensure your accessories are awesome.
- • Do plenty of research into the best techniques for crafting accessories.
- • If you're looking at making something simple like a paper crown, or a simple cape, the process should be pretty straightforward.
- • More complex accessories will require plenty of time to prepare, so make sure you start making your DIY accessories with plenty of time before the cosplay event.
Don't have time to bring together some DIY accessories, or tried and failed at crafting something? We got you covered with thousands of accessories and items to suit every costume. We stock high quality accessories at competitively low prices for every budget.
DIY face paint and makeup
One of the most enjoyable parts of getting ready for a Comic-Con or cosplay event is putting on the makeup or face/body paint that is required to truly transform into your character. Here are some tips to DIY your face paint and makeup:
- • Need a bruise somewhere as part of your costume? Use purple and dark eyeshadow and mix it to make a realistic looking bruise.
- • Need a beard? Use black or brown eyeshadow to give yourself a ~passable~ beard for your look.
- • For costume accessories like fake teeth and fake blood you may need to spend a little money - but then you have a fun costume accessory to keep for next time!
Shop with Blossom Costumes for your next cosplay event for the lowest prices on a huge range of high quality costumes.
- • We are based in Australia and ship all of our products fast so you can get them in time for your next event.
- • Enjoy free express postage for orders over $69, and even split your payments with Afterpay.
- • Plus, if you're not 100% satisfied return your unworn costume within 30 days of receipt of your goods for a full refund.