5 Mistakes To Avoid At Cosplay Conventions
At conventions, cosplaying may be a fantastic way to display your personality and ingenuity. Cosplaying errors, though, can occasionally be unavoidable. A costume malfunction or failure to follow the regulations of the cosplay convention might ruin your time and possibly show disrespect to other attendees.
To forget about being your true self
Being untrue to oneself is a cosplay mistake to avoid. You should always be yourself, no matter what character you decide to be or what other people at the convention decide to be.
The goal of cosplaying at conventions is to have fun while showcasing your originality. Therefore, don’t act in a way that isn’t true to who you are or compare your costume to others’ outfits.
Yes, it is one thing to “play the part” and understand which positions will work best for your particular costume in photographs. To fit in, you should never force yourself to be someone you aren’t.
Not bringing anything to entertain yourself
Another common cosplay error to avoid, whether you’re attending a convention by yourself or with a group of pals, is forgetting to pack entertainment.
Think about bringing a book, lots of snacks, and any portable entertainment that will keep you occupied the entire time. Remember to carry a charger and/or portable charger for your gadgets if you anticipate using your phone or other electronic devices frequently.
Getting too absorbed in making your costume right
A fantastic approach to showcase your creativity at a cosplay event is to create a costume and dress as your favorite character. However, don’t let your costume or the pressure to make it flawless prevent you from having fun during the convention.
Inaccuracies in cosplay that are frequently made when dressing up include the following:
Violation of regulations
Your costume violates the regulations of the cosplay convention. This indicates that your outfit violates the regulations of the particular event.
For the sake of the convention’s policies as well as the attendees around, be sure to review the guidelines for costumes at your cosplay convention.
Last-minute improvements to your costume
The night before the convention, you frantically stay up late finishing/perfecting your costume. Yes, giving your costume your all to make it what you want it to be can be a lot of fun. But staying up all night putting the “finishing touches” on your costume isn’t worth being worn out on the day of the convention.
Finally, wearing an uncomfortable costume prevents you from really appreciating the convention or the cosplay convention.
Just enjoy yourselves while cosplaying at events. Avoid being so preoccupied with completing your costume or wearing a challenging or uncomfortable costume that it prevents you from enjoying the event.
Not prepared for wardrobe malfunctions
Being ready for costume accidents on convention day is the key to minimizing them. Pack additional items in case you experience a convention-related costume emergency.
What to pack?
- Pack your necessary cosmetics and hair products in case you want to touch up your look (or two) in the restroom.
- Bring some simple sewing supplies, such as a needle, thread, and safety pins, in case your costume needs a fast fix.
- Bring a spare set of clothes in case of an emergency — In the worst-case scenario, think about taking a spare set of clothes. Your top priority during a convention should be to feel secure and at ease.
You can be ready for the many disasters that will occur at the convention by bringing portable supplies for that.
Forgetting Bathroom Breaks
This happens especially when you dress in a large character costume for cosplay.
At a cosplay convention, dressing up as a big character may be enjoyable and make for some fantastic photos!
As fun as it may be, remember to plan and take enough toilet breaks while at the event. It may take some time and effort to carefully put on and take off your huge costume to use the restroom, but it is still better than feeling the urge to use the restroom while at the event.
Movement is going to be super hard, and let’s just hope you could hold it long enough for you to make it in time to the washroom.
Conclusion
I got this list gathered through some cosplay friends of mine, as well as some articles I read. Now you are at least prepared for these 5 common mistakes when attending a cosplay convention!
But, making mistakes is just part of life, and the difference is whether they are painful or not. My sadistic mind loves pain… because it teaches the best lessons.
Hobbies are meant to be enjoyable to cultivate and rest your soul.
Remember, if it’s not fun, don’t spend time.
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