Be inspired and get some great ideas for your next cosplay costume
With comic conventions becoming more popular in Australia, there's never been a better time to be a local comic book enthusiast. Events like Supanova, Oz Comic-Con, and Pax Australia happen throughout the year.
Comic book fans come out in their droves to cosplay as their favourite movie, TV show, and comic book characters. So if you've ever wanted to meet people with the same quirky interests in characters as you, comic-cons are the place to do it!
Comic-con organisers encourage everyone to get creative from simple standard or plus size cosplay costumes to the more outlandish ones that take months to make from scratch. Your cosplay outfit doesn't have to be totally accurate. Have fun mixing things up with a gender swap or even a mishmash of two characters. It's totally up to you.
For all you cosplay tragics, we've created a great list to inspire your next comic-con costume. From heroines to hippies, there are plenty of great ideas out there. Here are just a few of our favourite cosplay picks.
Looking for plus size cosplay costumes? Check out our entire range of women's plus size outfits.
Comic book characters
Whenever a new comic book movie comes out, cosplayers become inspired to create their own take on iconic heroes and villains. Firm favourites like Wonderwoman and Supergirl are great picks for any comic-con.
But don't just limit yourself to traditional female characters. Why not make your own kickass female version of a character? Your imagination doesn't have to be limited by gender stereotypes. If you want to dress up as Robin or Thor, go for it, but most importantly, own it!
Supergirl
Wonder Woman
Robin
Anime and manga characters
Japanese cartoons continue to grow in popularity with shows like Pokemon, Naruto, and Dragonball Z. Often referred to as anime or manga, you'll find loads of quirky characters to dress up as.
Pokemon onesies are plus size cosplay costumes that are easy to slip in and out of for an event. Sailor Moon is another one of those iconic characters that are instantly recognisable. Why not invite your closest group of friends to cosplay as Sailor Scouts? Invite your friends to dress up as characters like Sailor Venus, and Sailor Mars.
Pokemon
Sailor Moon
Naruto
No Face from Spirited Away
Fairytale characters
With a slate of live-action fairytale movies being released, princesses and villains have been brought back to life. Plus size cosplay costumes for princesses are pretty easy to come by. Why not mix things up this year by dressing up as a villain instead?
Villains are notoriously fun to dress up as and get into character for. Cast a spell on your fellow cosplayers with a Maleficent outfit or try your hand at a gothic twist on the iconic Little Red Riding Hood costume.
Dark Gothic Little Red Riding Hood
Alice from Alice in Wonderland
Maleficent Sorceress
Snow White
Iconic movie characters
Great movie characters are the ones that leave a lasting impression. Their looks, their actions, and what they say can make them memorable. There are loads of plus size cosplay costumes out there which can help you transform into an iconic movie character.
Strut around the next comic-con with a commanding presence when you don a costume fit for a queen! Maybe you identify more with a movie heroine - Dorothy from Wizard of Oz is kind, curious, and always prepared to stand up for what she believes in!
Princess Leia is another character who's definitely achieved icon status after the success of the new Star Wars movies. Brave and outspoken, Princess Leia is never afraid to fight for what's right. Another brave princess who's never afraid to kick butt is Princess Fiona from Shrek.
Princess Leia
Dorothy
Queen of hearts
Cleopatra
Princess Fiona
Let's go back in time!
Time travellers are likely to feel right at home when it comes to comic-con events. Plus size cosplay costumes can come from all sorts of eras. Big fan of the 80s? Dress up as a fitness fanatic and get physical at your next event.
If you prefer a more chilled approach to your outfits, why not dress up as a hippie? There's bound to be a few groovin' individuals at the event that dig your vibe.
Curves 50s pin-up costume
80s sweat tracksuit
Hippie
Flapper costume
Start planning today
Got your mind set on a comic-con event this year? Be prepared! You don't want to get stuck trying to organise a cosplay costume at the last minute. Start looking now, and you may be surprised to find what types of plus size cosplay costumes are available.
Whenever a new comic book movie comes out, cosplayers become inspired to create their own take on iconic heroes and villains. Firm favourites like Wonderwoman and Supergirl are great picks for any comic-con.
But don't just limit yourself to traditional female characters. Why not make your own kickass female version of a character? Your imagination doesn't have to be limited by gender stereotypes. If you want to dress up as Robin or Thor, go for it, but most importantly, own it!
Supergirl
Wonder Woman
Robin
Japanese cartoons continue to grow in popularity with shows like Pokemon, Naruto, and Dragonball Z. Often referred to as anime or manga, you'll find loads of quirky characters to dress up as.
Pokemon onesies are plus size cosplay costumes that are easy to slip in and out of for an event. Sailor Moon is another one of those iconic characters that are instantly recognisable. Why not invite your closest group of friends to cosplay as Sailor Scouts? Invite your friends to dress up as characters like Sailor Venus, and Sailor Mars.
Pokemon
Sailor Moon
Naruto
No Face from Spirited Away
With a slate of live-action fairytale movies being released, princesses and villains have been brought back to life. Plus size cosplay costumes for princesses are pretty easy to come by. Why not mix things up this year by dressing up as a villain instead?
Villains are notoriously fun to dress up as and get into character for. Cast a spell on your fellow cosplayers with a Maleficent outfit or try your hand at a gothic twist on the iconic Little Red Riding Hood costume.
Dark Gothic Little Red Riding Hood
Alice from Alice in Wonderland
Maleficent Sorceress
Snow White
Great movie characters are the ones that leave a lasting impression. Their looks, their actions, and what they say can make them memorable. There are loads of plus size cosplay costumes out there which can help you transform into an iconic movie character.
Strut around the next comic-con with a commanding presence when you don a costume fit for a queen! Maybe you identify more with a movie heroine - Dorothy from Wizard of Oz is kind, curious, and always prepared to stand up for what she believes in!
Princess Leia is another character who's definitely achieved icon status after the success of the new Star Wars movies. Brave and outspoken, Princess Leia is never afraid to fight for what's right. Another brave princess who's never afraid to kick butt is Princess Fiona from Shrek.
Princess Leia
Dorothy
Queen of hearts
Cleopatra
Princess Fiona
Time travellers are likely to feel right at home when it comes to comic-con events. Plus size cosplay costumes can come from all sorts of eras. Big fan of the 80s? Dress up as a fitness fanatic and get physical at your next event.
If you prefer a more chilled approach to your outfits, why not dress up as a hippie? There's bound to be a few groovin' individuals at the event that dig your vibe.
Curves 50s pin-up costume
80s sweat tracksuit
Hippie
Flapper costume