Cosplay does not equal consent is so important. I've had people take pictures of me without permission (usually from people outside of conventions who wandered in). The main reason we dont want people to take pictures without consent is we cannot control what you are taking a photo of. It could be anything from unflattering angles and expressions, to out of cosplay shots without wigs or our prop, to more revealing photos we wouldn't want shared of ourselves because the photographer was at just the right angle to catch something they shouldn't. I know this gets harped on a lot but it's so infuriating to me so just always ask first.
I dye my hair all the time anyway, sometimes if it's a last-minute thing it's just way cheaper for me to change my hair colour than to try and get a wig in time. I don't recommend doing it the night before though, it can be easy to stain your skin even with semi-permanent hair dye and often it's a pain to get out overnight.
I don’t know how many 3 year olds can read, but that “How to hold in your poop” article might be important for someone who is currently potty training!
Also, very important, if you'll be wearing a binder at an event, wear it at home for increasing amounts of time WAY before the event to get used to it and to spot possible issues like chafing/shortness of breath etc. And please, buy a real binder (or a comfortable sports bra) in the correct size if you plan on bindning, since tape/bandages/homemade bindings aren't good for you and won't be comfortable anyway. Be safe and have fun
Wiki How can be useful for people who, due to a mental issue or not having lots of friends, need patience and written steps to do the simplest daily things like cooking, cleaning the house or ironing clothes, because 'normal' people tend to see this as something so obvious that explaining it is almost unnecessary for them, consumes them time that is worth more to the learner (and if they do, they don't remember all the steps or omit several). It's a COMPLEMENTARY tool, because obviously if you want to do something more specific, you need to consult a specialist. Clearly, cosplay specialists were consulted for this article, judging for your reaction. Great video, Anya! 👍
Wikihow has the funniest walk through articles, the cosplay one isn't too bad though. but to be honest I prefer tips from you Anya❤️❤️❤️ your videos are entertaining and super helpful💕💕
The undergarments thing isn’t really weird to me because I have specific bras and etc that I use for specific cosplays so then I have to make sure that they are clean and with my costumes. Lol
Additionally, if it was a historically accurate version of some character's dress, it's vet likely you would need the correct under/ support garments. A corset or a stay, an undergown (before corset/stay), a crinoline, petticoats, etc)
As someone who once cut and dyed my hair for a cosplay, it is a lot easier to use a wig to save the hassle of styling it the morning off and in the long run, saves you money if you want to cosplay this character again at the next convention. An advice I would actually give to begining cosplayer is if you have multiple characters you would like to cosplay eventually (even if it's far away down the line), try to see if there are similar elements to their costume that can be used or modified for some of them. For example, a pair of boots that can be used for multiple cosplay, etc.
I am going to an anime con in march so as an acual cosplayer so do you think it would be bad/i would be too underwhelming if i wore casual clothes? (That will represent the character, of course im going to do styles) I am super unsure about it but i still dont have the budget for doing the actual outfits.
@@straighntuwu5603 I don't think it would be underwhelming at all! I once recognized someone doing a casual cosplay of a semi-obscure hetalia character at homecoming. Lol. In all seriousness, a lot of people actually do closet cosplays of characters. Usually, some people might not recognize the character, but others who do or who are dressed as the same character will probably form a small group with you to run around the con. That's how my experience has been with smaller conventions. Granted, I don't know how big the convention you'll be going to is.
@@straighntuwu5603 I don't know if you have wigs or if you're going as characters with similar hair to yourself, but matching the hair can go a long way for being recognized as a character.
@@straighntuwu5603 There is absolutely no shame and it's not weird doing a casual cosplay! Not everyone at a convention wears costumes and it is not a requirement for you to have one in order to attend one. Of course, the answer might be slightgly different if you wanted to host a panel or be part of a photo-shoot, but even then, I did so in casual cosplays/not in cosplay at all in the past. As another commenter said, a lot of character can be found in their hairstyle, so if you have a wig/a similar hairstyle to the character you want to cosplay, have found or find the right accessories/clothes and then you're good to go! I hope you have a blast! It's all about passion in the end, being into the things you are and wanting to share it. Another actual recommendation is that thrift store are the friends of any cosplayers
I'm really confused as to why you're confused with the undergarments portion, that is a huge part in most cosplays especially if you're wearing a bodysuit (especially if it's thinner spandex) or any top that's showing some skin. You need to make sure you have like some nude panties that a rent gonna bunch up or give you an awkward panty line, or a bra that matches the costume or is nude or strapless. If it's cold you need to account for skin colored tights to give you some extra coverage, pasties if you can't wear a bra at all where they have the deep v, or if the bra needs to be backless. Not only for women but also men, if a guy is dressing up in something tight they would need to make sure to have fitted boxer briefs, which may be different than what they normally wear. I personally thing that line was VERY helpful to new cosplayers because nothing worse than getting to a con, putting on you white bodysuit and having to go commando because you only packed neon pink panties and bras (bc maybe you don't own white or nude ones to be in with)
Yea I felt the same. Or if you are a person who try’s to look exactly like the character and the only way to do so is use spanx or a corset. I know with my stevonnie I wore a spanxs with the shoulder straps so I could adhere the gem to that instead of my skin. It was way more convenient and I didn’t have to tap out at the con like I’ve done with other cons.
Vibe, I had a VERY high cut bunny suit for a cosplay and couldn't find ANY Spanx/underwear with that shape, so I bought normal body shaping shorts and just cut them into shape. I also had to get a red strapless bra, so if the bunny suit's top slinked down (strapless), it wouldn't be as noticeable.
i just read it and what 😭 it was honestly more like "how to become light yagami" than cosplaying him?? the fact that it had a specific bmi and there were literally steps like "be intelligent" and "be crazy",,, i just got more concerned the more i read tbh
The thing with people trying to roleplay in character has happened to me so many times. I’m not comfortable with that, and there have been moments where people get mad at me for not roleplaying with them???
Thats why the word "play" is in cosPLAY. Not many people do it, but roleplaying as the character you're cosplaying as is normal and expected. If the person is being too touchy and perverted, simply walk away. Dont ever just stand there uncomfortable.
The undergarment part probably refers to petticoats, corsets or pushup bras if the character is very... snacky. And possibly garters, binders or packers. Maybe they meant foundation garments. Which also kind of sounds weird
I use mascara even when cosplaying male characters because I have very light eyelashes that get washed out or contrast weirdly in photos, esp. when wearing a wig darker than my own hair. I'll usually apply the mascara and then pinch my lashes with my fingers to avoid the "super ultra volume" effect
I think remembering undergarments is super helpful lol. The amount of times I've almost forgot my petticoats, hoop skirts, corsets, etc is way too high
This was very helpful I am only 12, and short for my age I am considering starting cosplay But I was uncertain because of my hight And the fact I look like I'm 9 I decided I'll embrace that i look like I'm 9 And do a cosplay of Elizabeth Afton from fnaf :) :)))))))) I'm supper excited :)))
There's one thing that this wikihow article missed, And that's: if you want to do a race bent cosplay, (white cosplayer as black character, for lack of a better example) it's ok to do so, as long as you're not doing it to be spiteful/racist. (As in, DO NOT do race face, stereotypical imitation, etc.) That's the only important thing they missed. (Unless of course they/you mentioned it, and i wasn't paying attention.)
Rules for each con, and especially costume contests, are so important! One con I was at wouldn't let me bring a fake bow in with just a loose piece of yarn on it, I had to take it off, which was really awkward in the contest for posing, where I had no problems at a different con. And some contests do require you to make a certain percentage of your costume yourself. I really would like to go more into costume undergarments. I remember a few men getting in trouble for not wearing proper undergarments under a bodysuit, and with some costumes, you really need certain things, like tights, safety shorts, if you will need something strapless for the top, or even a corset or stay.
That article is pretty accurate in my opinion 👌 one thing that I would have mentioned is maybe, that you also can find a lot of things second hand for your cosplay. That is another cheap way to find stuff for your cosplay ✌️
I think they mean undergarments as in petticoats, shoulder pads, binders, stays and stuff to make the garment's shape right in general, specially if it is the historical version but also like tights and biker shorts for confort.
I'm surprised you were surprised at necessary undergarments... the day of a photoshoot or con is an awful time to realize you really should have worn a strapless bra, seamless underwear, dance belt, undergarments in a skin tone shade if you're wearing light colors, etc... I know a lot of people who wear shapewear or corsets underneath cosplays as well! Definitely something new cosplayers need to think about! :)
Oh definitely this! I wore my Graffiti Tracer to a con and it was unbelievably hard to use the restroom. I had to have my friends help me take some parts of it off, but even then, it was a struggle lol. I'm in the process of making it fit more comfortably and easier to move around in, bathroom included.
A couple years ago I was outside the building where the convention was held with some friends, it was lunch time so we all looked downright messy and suddenly this random lady came out from the mall next door and took pictures of us... My friend politely asked her to delete them and if she wanted pictures she could have just asked and we would've cleaned up a bit and posed, but the lady got mad. Even tourists stopped us and asked us for permision, but locals were so rude!
I’d like to comment about dying your hair for characters. Only do it if you were already thinking of dying your hair for yourself or you can cosplay a character based off your hair color. I cosplayed a gender bent Kyoko from Madonna Magic’s who had red hair mainly bc I had dyed my hair red for the past few months. All I had to do was dye it again a few days before the convention and try to not wash my hair too much to keep the color. The pictures came out much better and it was 100% better than if I bought a wig. Especially with how I styled my hair
Understructures are actually extremely good point for anything historically-related. Makes the shape right - a corset makes huge difference, for example.
On contact lenses; Prescription colored contacts are more than fine to wear for a full convention. If they are prescription they are required to follow medical guidelines as eyewear. Non prescription colored contacts fall under cosmetics for guidelines and you probably shouldn’t wear them for more than a few hours. For ALL contacts remember; Soak them in a fresh case filled with contact solution for 24 hours before wearing them. Make sure they’re in the correct way (there ARE fronts and backs to contacts) If they hurt take them out. Bring eye drops. Talk with an eye doctor before starting to wear contacts they have good tips on how to be safe while wearing them and how to safely store and maintain them.
i think the contact lenses part is crap. what they need to say is learn to trake good care of lenses prior to wearing them so you dont get an infection. wearing them all weekend wont give you a magic infection. not taking care of them properly might. and always remember that if lenses dont feel comfortable or if they hurt that your cosplay isnt worth the risk of hurting your eyes.
I feel so honored to be Included in this 😅♥️ (Are you proud of me yet, mom? 🥺) Anyways, the wikihow videos honestly aren't terrible. The ones on hair and makeup are actually pretty accurate. I loved doing the Borderlands style makeup on everyone. Cosplay is one of those situations where it's a-ok to go extreme with the makeup cause photos often drown it out!
Undergarment are more important for historical cosplay. That is because they are the ones that give foundation and silhuets to the clothe! Thats another rabbit hole to go
I do think it is important to look at the undergarments the person you want to cosplay. Especially if you are going to go for a historically accurate cosplay, for example Mary Poppins. She wears a corset, which will be considered as an undergarment :)
Yes but it will be different than people who make their own, people who make their own will get commissioned by companies to cosplay their characters and stand out side boves at conventions this happens a lot at gaming conventions, also making a cosplay is a lot more impressive and will get more hype from the community so people are more likely to support them through things like merch and patreon, if you make your cosplay you can also enter contests and some conventions offer a cash prize. On the other hand cosplayers who are professional cosplayers but buy there cosplay have a harder time becoming professional and have much fewer options in how they can make money
Hecks yeeaaah a photo of me made it into the video. Ironically it's a photo demonstrating Borderlands makeup, and my face is fully covered. XD Great video though! This was actually a really good article for beginners.
Honestly the only thing I think they should add is to shop in second hand shops because I've found pieces I've used for cosplay there for example I found a jumper for himeko toga But other than that this article is really awesome 💜 🦊🦊🦊
Eh it depends. In the long run it may not be. It depends on how frequently you plan on cosplaying a specific character. I cosplay a lot of blonde characters and v frequently, so it would be far more expensive for me to be constantly bleaching and toning and buying all the upkeep necessary to maintain healthy hair.
In my opinion, to think about undergarments is very important, cause it's making a silhouette. And with diffrent bra (for example push-up and bralette) the look would be diffrent. Also undergarments are petticoats and foam pads for hips (sorry don't know right word how to call it).
Undergarments can also mean structured undergarments ie: type of bra, socks, petticoat, does it need a corset? Will it need an under dress (if see through). I’m doing Violet Evergarden but make it more historically accurate and I’ve learned undergarments are. So. Important. 😅
For the undergarment things I think they mean specific types of undergarments for specific types of cosplay. For example, if you are wearing something skin tight, your underwear has to be seamless ones for a better look or if you are wearing something revealing, make sure you have tights, silicone bras, breast tape or pasties at bay because those are necessary. This is very important and necessary to think about especially for sexy cosplayers who shows a lot of skin so they would want to feel secure and confident in their cosplays. I think it's a very good tip, just not explained clearly.
This is probably a weird question, but what _kind_ of conventions do people usually cosplay at? I know comic conventions and anime conventions exist, but most cosplays I want to do aren't from anime or comics, so are there like all encompassing cons for cosplay?
I cosplay at anime conventions usually, but one of my cousins went to Comic-Con as the Great Pumpkin. As long as you believe in yourself and you respect other people and any laws, go for it at whichever convention you prefer. (Probably not a tractor convention or whatever, but hey, confidence is powerful.)
Hi Anya! Question: Do you have any tips for getting other people into cosplay? I want my partner to get into cosplay so I can share some of the things I love with him but I don't want to push him. By the way, I really love your content and you never fail to make me smile, please keep doing what you're doing :)
Hi! I’m not Anya obviously but I’d love to answer! My boyfriend was into cosplay before I met him but kinda stopped when we started dating. I got him back into it by trying to help him find a character he related or was interested and cosplaying something from that show or film with him. For example he likes Gaston so I helped make him the tunic and I cosplayed belle with him. When we go to conventions he only really cosplays 1 day but I try to include him somehow with a character or something that he might be more interested in than me. He also wants to do Dennis from spongebob soon so I might do something with him for that or just be his hype man
I once tried spray dying my hair for halloween (technically my first cosplay but it was nowhere close to the actual character) and I regretted it bc i have asthma and we closed the bathroom door and it was not fun
13:50 i prefer wear a Wig thats more simple for me ,i change of character too often 😂 i had 15 Cosplay with a large variety of hairs colors but half of Them are a black hair lol l'm obsess about Man blacks 'hair xD
I've planned a cosplay for which i will dye my hair pink. But i had pink hair already and i know it suits me, also I've got haircolor left. (Its the only color i would dye my hair for cosplay)
For necessary undergarments it's actually a very important point for some cosplays! Whenever I wear a bodysuit I make sure to wear skin tone Spanx so that there's no lines!
Doing my first cosplay at the end of the month and I 100% bought everything and I am glad I did work has been busy and all I have left to do it style and prep my wig
I’m so glad this article was so well put together and instructional. If I had this back when I was starting out, I would’ve greatly benefited. But there was a time when information on cosplay wasn’t a thing. My main issue is the “don’t use curling irons and straighteners on wigs”. But you covered my issues on it so I’ll let it alone.
Hello! Question about makeup. Would you be able to use foundation a few shades lighter or darker than your skin tone to make yourself look more pale or tan? I understand that it would be unexceptable to race face, but if you stay close to your skin tone and just go a little bit lighter or darker is that okay?
When I went to my first (real) con this year, I was dressed as fem bakugou and had a constant flow of in character deku's pretends to be scared of me like saying things in character for me to respond to as bakugou. Luckily I'm a theater student who does a lot of improv so this was pretty easy for me. However my friend dressed as todoroki was definitely not as comfortable as I. Luckily not as many people tried to interact in character with him.
My little sister is very particular though with characters she a fan of to the point she even said the most famous cosplayer in my country didnt cosplay as tatsumaki from one punch man right
Hi Anya! I really enjoyed watching this video! I'm planning to do a kind of similar video to this in my native language (Indonesian) on TikTok. I will link this video in my video. Would this be okay for you? Thank you in advance! 🥰🙏
lol you have good timing 'cause the video came out right after I checked the same article (I don't know why did I do that XD) Also I love your videos so much, thay are fun and helpful! They always give me motivation to cosplay :) Thank you for being here and making our days better with your videos!
how to cosplay my style: 1. got to amazon 2.search up who you wanna cosplay 3.find the cheapest outfit (that has good reviews) 4.buy it. 5. find a good rated cheap wig 6. buy it. 7. put it on! There is no need to go through the trouble of making one when you have no clue how to sew. also I don't think makeup is needed unless your cosplaying somebody with a visible difference in their face. example: todoroki's scar.
God LOL The keeping your hair up in the wig cap, I can do EVERYTHING to my hair and my hair will STILL fall throughout the day LMAO I have a lot of hair though so XD ALSO TO AVOID PEANUT HEAD! Braid your hair in milkmaid braids and your wig will sit SO MUCH NICER lol (especially if you have long hair like me). "DON'T WEAR CONTACTS THE ENTIRE TIME!" OOPS LOL I wear mine the entire day XDDD don't wear heels all day either! I HURT MY FOOT BY DOING THAT
I really liked this video. Though with the sewing thing I don't really need to look up tutorial if I'm having trouble, I just usually need to go, "Mom I need help with this," and she's usually able to help me. This only applies to the sewing though, other things I do look up tutorials on. I just though I'd put this here both to be funny. Also to emphasize that if someone you know has the skill to do what you're unable to do, don't be afraid to ask. Hopefully they'll say, "Sure I'll help you with this." And if not, you're no worse off than you were before.
I think an optional tip that they could put in there would be to always be positive & uplifting others cosplays. including yourself even if the other people are beginners. I feel like that should be cosplayer etiquette but I've ran into a few cosplayers that were rude or felt superior to beginner cosplayers or just cosplayers
I've been watching a lot of TH-camrs who make historical costumes. For them the undergarments are really important because it's what creates the silhouette that makes the clothing fit right. Also any time you are actually trying to speak with your clothing you need to think about your undergarments, it can make or spoil what you're trying to say.
The undergarments line was probably for historical costumes where you need stays/a corset, any padding, a chemise, etc etc sorry if someone else has said this!
One shade lighter and my hair would be blond and it was the right length to cosplay deidera so i just put my hair up like his threw on an akastuki cloak and i was done with first cosplay then i just did foundation and mascara. Oh i also had the crossed out symbol headband
If youre on a budget you can get some wigs from sites like ebay, wish, etc. They are super cheap the trade off is that they may not withstand a hair iron but can be styled using a steamer (the one used for clothes) if you dont like the hot water in a pot method. they wont melt since it's not direct heat.
Cosplay does not equal consent is so important. I've had people take pictures of me without permission (usually from people outside of conventions who wandered in). The main reason we dont want people to take pictures without consent is we cannot control what you are taking a photo of. It could be anything from unflattering angles and expressions, to out of cosplay shots without wigs or our prop, to more revealing photos we wouldn't want shared of ourselves because the photographer was at just the right angle to catch something they shouldn't. I know this gets harped on a lot but it's so infuriating to me so just always ask first.
Some hair dye products wash out pretty quickly, I don't think they were suggesting a permanent dye. They tend to work just on fair hair though. 😅
Yeah. I had to spray die my wig
I dye my hair all the time anyway, sometimes if it's a last-minute thing it's just way cheaper for me to change my hair colour than to try and get a wig in time. I don't recommend doing it the night before though, it can be easy to stain your skin even with semi-permanent hair dye and often it's a pain to get out overnight.
Sweet video.
I don’t know how many 3 year olds can read, but that “How to hold in your poop” article might be important for someone who is currently potty training!
Also, very important, if you'll be wearing a binder at an event, wear it at home for increasing amounts of time WAY before the event to get used to it and to spot possible issues like chafing/shortness of breath etc. And please, buy a real binder (or a comfortable sports bra) in the correct size if you plan on bindning, since tape/bandages/homemade bindings aren't good for you and won't be comfortable anyway. Be safe and have fun
THIS!!
Yeah.
Me, a trans guy: HA
@@aidenthepickle7825 SAME LOL
As a Non-binary person I have to say that this is 200% accurate
Wiki How can be useful for people who, due to a mental issue or not having lots of friends, need patience and written steps to do the simplest daily things like cooking, cleaning the house or ironing clothes, because 'normal' people tend to see this as something so obvious that explaining it is almost unnecessary for them, consumes them time that is worth more to the learner (and if they do, they don't remember all the steps or omit several). It's a COMPLEMENTARY tool, because obviously if you want to do something more specific, you need to consult a specialist.
Clearly, cosplay specialists were consulted for this article, judging for your reaction.
Great video, Anya! 👍
Wikihow has the funniest walk through articles, the cosplay one isn't too bad though. but to be honest I prefer tips from you Anya❤️❤️❤️ your videos are entertaining and super helpful💕💕
Aww thank you so much! 🥰
The undergarments thing isn’t really weird to me because I have specific bras and etc that I use for specific cosplays so then I have to make sure that they are clean and with my costumes. Lol
I was thinking this too! Also I even prefer certain underwear if a costume is skintight or I want to be comfortable or wear shorts lol
Additionally, if it was a historically accurate version of some character's dress, it's vet likely you would need the correct under/ support garments. A corset or a stay, an undergown (before corset/stay), a crinoline, petticoats, etc)
Sure
I immediately thought they were talking about a petticoat or shorts
Seriously? Anya has never worn contacts for cosplay?! I didn't even notice! Her cosplays are all soooo good even without them!
Aww shucks thank you 🙈❤
As someone who once cut and dyed my hair for a cosplay, it is a lot easier to use a wig to save the hassle of styling it the morning off and in the long run, saves you money if you want to cosplay this character again at the next convention. An advice I would actually give to begining cosplayer is if you have multiple characters you would like to cosplay eventually (even if it's far away down the line), try to see if there are similar elements to their costume that can be used or modified for some of them. For example, a pair of boots that can be used for multiple cosplay, etc.
I need to remake my Grell cosplay, but at the start, I would actually use the coat I used for Edward Elric.
I am going to an anime con in march so as an acual cosplayer so do you think it would be bad/i would be too underwhelming if i wore casual clothes? (That will represent the character, of course im going to do styles) I am super unsure about it but i still dont have the budget for doing the actual outfits.
@@straighntuwu5603 I don't think it would be underwhelming at all! I once recognized someone doing a casual cosplay of a semi-obscure hetalia character at homecoming. Lol.
In all seriousness, a lot of people actually do closet cosplays of characters. Usually, some people might not recognize the character, but others who do or who are dressed as the same character will probably form a small group with you to run around the con.
That's how my experience has been with smaller conventions. Granted, I don't know how big the convention you'll be going to is.
@@straighntuwu5603 I don't know if you have wigs or if you're going as characters with similar hair to yourself, but matching the hair can go a long way for being recognized as a character.
@@straighntuwu5603 There is absolutely no shame and it's not weird doing a casual cosplay! Not everyone at a convention wears costumes and it is not a requirement for you to have one in order to attend one. Of course, the answer might be slightgly different if you wanted to host a panel or be part of a photo-shoot, but even then, I did so in casual cosplays/not in cosplay at all in the past.
As another commenter said, a lot of character can be found in their hairstyle, so if you have a wig/a similar hairstyle to the character you want to cosplay, have found or find the right accessories/clothes and then you're good to go! I hope you have a blast! It's all about passion in the end, being into the things you are and wanting to share it. Another actual recommendation is that thrift store are the friends of any cosplayers
I'm really confused as to why you're confused with the undergarments portion, that is a huge part in most cosplays especially if you're wearing a bodysuit (especially if it's thinner spandex) or any top that's showing some skin. You need to make sure you have like some nude panties that a rent gonna bunch up or give you an awkward panty line, or a bra that matches the costume or is nude or strapless. If it's cold you need to account for skin colored tights to give you some extra coverage, pasties if you can't wear a bra at all where they have the deep v, or if the bra needs to be backless.
Not only for women but also men, if a guy is dressing up in something tight they would need to make sure to have fitted boxer briefs, which may be different than what they normally wear.
I personally thing that line was VERY helpful to new cosplayers because nothing worse than getting to a con, putting on you white bodysuit and having to go commando because you only packed neon pink panties and bras (bc maybe you don't own white or nude ones to be in with)
Yea I felt the same. Or if you are a person who try’s to look exactly like the character and the only way to do so is use spanx or a corset. I know with my stevonnie I wore a spanxs with the shoulder straps so I could adhere the gem to that instead of my skin. It was way more convenient and I didn’t have to tap out at the con like I’ve done with other cons.
Vibe, I had a VERY high cut bunny suit for a cosplay and couldn't find ANY Spanx/underwear with that shape, so I bought normal body shaping shorts and just cut them into shape. I also had to get a red strapless bra, so if the bunny suit's top slinked down (strapless), it wouldn't be as noticeable.
I read once a wikihow article "how toc cosplay Light Yagami" and in there was so much bs, like what your bmi should be and other stuff
i just read it and what 😭 it was honestly more like "how to become light yagami" than cosplaying him?? the fact that it had a specific bmi and there were literally steps like "be intelligent" and "be crazy",,, i just got more concerned the more i read tbh
What is Bmi
@@namaku_coco6103 It stands for Body Mass Index, its basically how much fat you have on your body.
The thing with people trying to roleplay in character has happened to me so many times. I’m not comfortable with that, and there have been moments where people get mad at me for not roleplaying with them???
Just Ignore em
Thats why the word "play" is in cosPLAY.
Not many people do it, but roleplaying as the character you're cosplaying as is normal and expected. If the person is being too touchy and perverted, simply walk away. Dont ever just stand there uncomfortable.
The undergarment part probably refers to petticoats, corsets or pushup bras if the character is very... snacky.
And possibly garters, binders or packers.
Maybe they meant foundation garments. Which also kind of sounds weird
I use mascara even when cosplaying male characters because I have very light eyelashes that get washed out or contrast weirdly in photos, esp. when wearing a wig darker than my own hair. I'll usually apply the mascara and then pinch my lashes with my fingers to avoid the "super ultra volume" effect
IM mascara lazy
I do too, sometimes I'll even use eyeliner
I think remembering undergarments is super helpful lol. The amount of times I've almost forgot my petticoats, hoop skirts, corsets, etc is way too high
This was very helpful
I am only 12, and short for my age
I am considering starting cosplay
But I was uncertain because of my hight
And the fact I look like I'm 9
I decided I'll embrace that i look like I'm 9
And do a cosplay of Elizabeth Afton from fnaf :)
:))))))))
I'm supper excited :)))
There's one thing that this wikihow article missed, And that's: if you want to do a race bent cosplay, (white cosplayer as black character, for lack of a better example) it's ok to do so, as long as you're not doing it to be spiteful/racist. (As in, DO NOT do race face, stereotypical imitation, etc.)
That's the only important thing they missed. (Unless of course they/you mentioned it, and i wasn't paying attention.)
Yes.
Agree
Rules for each con, and especially costume contests, are so important! One con I was at wouldn't let me bring a fake bow in with just a loose piece of yarn on it, I had to take it off, which was really awkward in the contest for posing, where I had no problems at a different con. And some contests do require you to make a certain percentage of your costume yourself. I really would like to go more into costume undergarments. I remember a few men getting in trouble for not wearing proper undergarments under a bodysuit, and with some costumes, you really need certain things, like tights, safety shorts, if you will need something strapless for the top, or even a corset or stay.
"Even a corset or stay"
Hello - historical costuming TH-cam??
Sorry. I get excited when people use the term.
That article is pretty accurate in my opinion 👌 one thing that I would have mentioned is maybe, that you also can find a lot of things second hand for your cosplay. That is another cheap way to find stuff for your cosplay ✌️
Make up is one of the reasons I like cosplaying as characters with masks. I'm working on a Phone Guy cosplay atm XD
Mine's Roxas from Kingdom Hearts (Edit: Not only is it a cosplay costume, it'll also be my halloween costume)
i'm working on a FNAF Cb cosplay
I am gonna start putting my effort into my Roxas cosplay. I got covid so I couldn't get the parts
Me and my cat are watching your video, he enjoys it. 💗
that’s adorable
Aww OMG! ❤🐱
I think they mean undergarments as in petticoats, shoulder pads, binders, stays and stuff to make the garment's shape right in general, specially if it is the historical version but also like tights and biker shorts for confort.
I'm surprised you were surprised at necessary undergarments... the day of a photoshoot or con is an awful time to realize you really should have worn a strapless bra, seamless underwear, dance belt, undergarments in a skin tone shade if you're wearing light colors, etc... I know a lot of people who wear shapewear or corsets underneath cosplays as well! Definitely something new cosplayers need to think about! :)
If you're wearing an elaborate cosplay during an all day event. Do the bathroom test! Gotta be able to go potty!!
Oh definitely this! I wore my Graffiti Tracer to a con and it was unbelievably hard to use the restroom. I had to have my friends help me take some parts of it off, but even then, it was a struggle lol. I'm in the process of making it fit more comfortably and easier to move around in, bathroom included.
A couple years ago I was outside the building where the convention was held with some friends, it was lunch time so we all looked downright messy and suddenly this random lady came out from the mall next door and took pictures of us... My friend politely asked her to delete them and if she wanted pictures she could have just asked and we would've cleaned up a bit and posed, but the lady got mad. Even tourists stopped us and asked us for permision, but locals were so rude!
I’d like to comment about dying your hair for characters. Only do it if you were already thinking of dying your hair for yourself or you can cosplay a character based off your hair color. I cosplayed a gender bent Kyoko from Madonna Magic’s who had red hair mainly bc I had dyed my hair red for the past few months. All I had to do was dye it again a few days before the convention and try to not wash my hair too much to keep the color. The pictures came out much better and it was 100% better than if I bought a wig. Especially with how I styled my hair
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Understructures are actually extremely good point for anything historically-related. Makes the shape right - a corset makes huge difference, for example.
I just liked all the comments from the first 16 minutes! Thank you all for being fans of Anya Panda.
On contact lenses;
Prescription colored contacts are more than fine to wear for a full convention. If they are prescription they are required to follow medical guidelines as eyewear. Non prescription colored contacts fall under cosmetics for guidelines and you probably shouldn’t wear them for more than a few hours.
For ALL contacts remember;
Soak them in a fresh case filled with contact solution for 24 hours before wearing them.
Make sure they’re in the correct way (there ARE fronts and backs to contacts)
If they hurt take them out.
Bring eye drops.
Talk with an eye doctor before starting to wear contacts they have good tips on how to be safe while wearing them and how to safely store and maintain them.
Oh wiki, not bad I was expecting worse 😅
That's actually impressive to have a good WikiHow XD
i think the contact lenses part is crap. what they need to say is learn to trake good care of lenses prior to wearing them so you dont get an infection. wearing them all weekend wont give you a magic infection. not taking care of them properly might. and always remember that if lenses dont feel comfortable or if they hurt that your cosplay isnt worth the risk of hurting your eyes.
Or don't do contacts
This is definitely going be interesting. 🤣
I really thought this was going to be a mess lol I'm actually surprised
I feel so honored to be Included in this 😅♥️ (Are you proud of me yet, mom? 🥺)
Anyways, the wikihow videos honestly aren't terrible. The ones on hair and makeup are actually pretty accurate.
I loved doing the Borderlands style makeup on everyone. Cosplay is one of those situations where it's a-ok to go extreme with the makeup cause photos often drown it out!
Thank you for letting me include you! Loved getting to be able to use your awesome makeup as an example. ❤
This Wiki-How tutorial actually is...pretty eloquent! The heck.
Undergarment are more important for historical cosplay. That is because they are the ones that give foundation and silhuets to the clothe! Thats another rabbit hole to go
Girl that bun is too neat to be messy. Hella pretty tho.
Aww shucks you're too kind. 🙈❤
Those last few seconds where Anya looks at herself and realizes her necklace was jank, so she sneakily twists it back in place. 🙂
😉
I do think it is important to look at the undergarments the person you want to cosplay. Especially if you are going to go for a historically accurate cosplay, for example Mary Poppins. She wears a corset, which will be considered as an undergarment :)
First! This looks like its gonna be a fun video
Probably a stupid question but here goes...If you aren't making your own cosplays can you still turn it into a career?
Yes but it will be different than people who make their own, people who make their own will get commissioned by companies to cosplay their characters and stand out side boves at conventions this happens a lot at gaming conventions, also making a cosplay is a lot more impressive and will get more hype from the community so people are more likely to support them through things like merch and patreon, if you make your cosplay you can also enter contests and some conventions offer a cash prize. On the other hand cosplayers who are professional cosplayers but buy there cosplay have a harder time becoming professional and have much fewer options in how they can make money
@@fire_phoenix04 Thank you
Hecks yeeaaah a photo of me made it into the video. Ironically it's a photo demonstrating Borderlands makeup, and my face is fully covered. XD
Great video though! This was actually a really good article for beginners.
Honestly the only thing I think they should add is to shop in second hand shops because I've found pieces I've used for cosplay there for example I found a jumper for himeko toga
But other than that this article is really awesome 💜
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I've dyed my hair for cosplay before and I totally will again lmao
I'm always dying it anyway and dye is cheaper than wigs sooo.....
Eh it depends. In the long run it may not be. It depends on how frequently you plan on cosplaying a specific character. I cosplay a lot of blonde characters and v frequently, so it would be far more expensive for me to be constantly bleaching and toning and buying all the upkeep necessary to maintain healthy hair.
@@kurababucosplay Yep. Also don't forget that real hair doesn't spike
@@roxassora2706 That's not true. Real hair can spike. It just depends on the type and length of hair. Wigs just maintain spikes better.
@@kurababucosplay I should have said "Spike like anime characters"
Im dying my hair for a Monika (Doki Doki) cosplay😂
I mean she's got nice hair...
"Get [references] of the specific version of the character you are dressing up as" *cries in GranBlue Fantasy*
I cannot find any makeup tutorials for Roxas that are lengthy
In my opinion, to think about undergarments is very important, cause it's making a silhouette. And with diffrent bra (for example push-up and bralette) the look would be diffrent. Also undergarments are petticoats and foam pads for hips (sorry don't know right word how to call it).
Undergarments can also mean structured undergarments ie: type of bra, socks, petticoat, does it need a corset? Will it need an under dress (if see through).
I’m doing Violet Evergarden but make it more historically accurate and I’ve learned undergarments are. So. Important. 😅
By undergarments they meant corsetry and petticoats.
For the undergarment things I think they mean specific types of undergarments for specific types of cosplay. For example, if you are wearing something skin tight, your underwear has to be seamless ones for a better look or if you are wearing something revealing, make sure you have tights, silicone bras, breast tape or pasties at bay because those are necessary. This is very important and necessary to think about especially for sexy cosplayers who shows a lot of skin so they would want to feel secure and confident in their cosplays. I think it's a very good tip, just not explained clearly.
Hello cosplay community
(btw can you tell who I'm cosplaying in my pfp?)
The undergarment thing I feel is valid though. Seamless underwear was needed for a bodysuit I made, so, like, good tip, ngl ¯\_(ovo)_/¯
If you are crosplaying you would have to think about getting an undergarment such as a bra or a binder
part 2 of 4 did come across as weird the way it was written!
I think they mean corsets
@@EmissaryofWind oh that makes more sense!
This is probably a weird question, but what _kind_ of conventions do people usually cosplay at? I know comic conventions and anime conventions exist, but most cosplays I want to do aren't from anime or comics, so are there like all encompassing cons for cosplay?
Well you answered your question. Plus they don't have to be from anime.
You can cosplay from whatever media you want at comic and anime conventions, don't let their names fool you.
I cosplay at anime conventions usually, but one of my cousins went to Comic-Con as the Great Pumpkin. As long as you believe in yourself and you respect other people and any laws, go for it at whichever convention you prefer. (Probably not a tractor convention or whatever, but hey, confidence is powerful.)
Poke-talia , AnayaPanda , Roxas Sora ok, that makes sense, thank yewww!
Hi Anya!
Question: Do you have any tips for getting other people into cosplay? I want my partner to get into cosplay so I can share some of the things I love with him but I don't want to push him.
By the way, I really love your content and you never fail to make me smile, please keep doing what you're doing :)
Hi! I’m not Anya obviously but I’d love to answer! My boyfriend was into cosplay before I met him but kinda stopped when we started dating. I got him back into it by trying to help him find a character he related or was interested and cosplaying something from that show or film with him. For example he likes Gaston so I helped make him the tunic and I cosplayed belle with him. When we go to conventions he only really cosplays 1 day but I try to include him somehow with a character or something that he might be more interested in than me. He also wants to do Dennis from spongebob soon so I might do something with him for that or just be his hype man
i just read the how to hold poop on wikihow and cant stop laughing
WAIT A MINUTE YOU KNOW LOVELY LOR?!! OH MY GOSH THAT'S AWESOME!!!!!
I once tried spray dying my hair for halloween (technically my first cosplay but it was nowhere close to the actual character) and I regretted it bc i have asthma and we closed the bathroom door and it was not fun
The worst I've had was cosplaying as foxy someone asked what my snout was made of and just started petting without asking
I was like "umm...OK..."
13:50 i prefer wear a Wig thats more simple for me ,i change of character too often 😂 i had 15 Cosplay with a large variety of hairs colors but half of Them are a black hair lol l'm obsess about Man blacks 'hair xD
13:34 if you just need highlights, use hair chalk!!
I've planned a cosplay for which i will dye my hair pink.
But i had pink hair already and i know it suits me, also I've got haircolor left.
(Its the only color i would dye my hair for cosplay)
yasss
For necessary undergarments it's actually a very important point for some cosplays! Whenever I wear a bodysuit I make sure to wear skin tone Spanx so that there's no lines!
Doing my first cosplay at the end of the month and I 100% bought everything and I am glad I did work has been busy and all I have left to do it style and prep my wig
I’m so glad this article was so well put together and instructional. If I had this back when I was starting out, I would’ve greatly benefited. But there was a time when information on cosplay wasn’t a thing.
My main issue is the “don’t use curling irons and straighteners on wigs”. But you covered my issues on it so I’ll let it alone.
11 minutes ago!!!!!!! Yessss!😁
I think they mean corsets
1:49 when she gets into the video
Hello! Question about makeup. Would you be able to use foundation a few shades lighter or darker than your skin tone to make yourself look more pale or tan? I understand that it would be unexceptable to race face, but if you stay close to your skin tone and just go a little bit lighter or darker is that okay?
When I went to my first (real) con this year, I was dressed as fem bakugou and had a constant flow of in character deku's pretends to be scared of me like saying things in character for me to respond to as bakugou. Luckily I'm a theater student who does a lot of improv so this was pretty easy for me. However my friend dressed as todoroki was definitely not as comfortable as I. Luckily not as many people tried to interact in character with him.
9:39 never realized just buying normal clothes were considered bad, most charas i cosplay are ordinary ware like fio from metal slug
My little sister is very particular though with characters she a fan of to the point she even said the most famous cosplayer in my country didnt cosplay as tatsumaki from one punch man right
Girl please tell me what highlighter you used in this video 💕💙💙 It looks so good!
Heck yes! Loved this. Would def like to see more of this. What a surprisingly good article!
I learnt how to see my aura (electro magnetic field) using wikihow
Hi Anya! I really enjoyed watching this video!
I'm planning to do a kind of similar video to this in my native language (Indonesian) on TikTok. I will link this video in my video. Would this be okay for you? Thank you in advance! 🥰🙏
Of course! 🥰
Me working on Lolita toga himko
lol i do not do costests and i really should.
Did anyone else's audio drop?
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lol you have good timing 'cause the video came out right after I checked the same article (I don't know why did I do that XD)
Also I love your videos so much, thay are fun and helpful! They always give me motivation to cosplay :) Thank you for being here and making our days better with your videos!
Goodness, thank you so much for your kind words, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. 🥰🙏🏻
6:53 the undergarments thing first brought to mind something like a binder for females cosplaying males which is pretty common
So that’s how you do it🤔
how to cosplay my style:
1. got to amazon
2.search up who you wanna cosplay
3.find the cheapest outfit (that has good reviews)
4.buy it.
5. find a good rated cheap wig
6. buy it.
7. put it on! There is no need to go through the trouble of making one when you have no clue how to sew. also I don't think makeup is needed unless your cosplaying somebody with a visible difference in their face. example: todoroki's scar.
God LOL The keeping your hair up in the wig cap, I can do EVERYTHING to my hair and my hair will STILL fall throughout the day LMAO
I have a lot of hair though so XD ALSO TO AVOID PEANUT HEAD! Braid your hair in milkmaid braids and your wig will sit SO MUCH NICER lol (especially if you have long hair like me). "DON'T WEAR CONTACTS THE ENTIRE TIME!" OOPS LOL I wear mine the entire day XDDD
don't wear heels all day either! I HURT MY FOOT BY DOING THAT
I really liked this video. Though with the sewing thing I don't really need to look up tutorial if I'm having trouble, I just usually need to go, "Mom I need help with this," and she's usually able to help me. This only applies to the sewing though, other things I do look up tutorials on.
I just though I'd put this here both to be funny. Also to emphasize that if someone you know has the skill to do what you're unable to do, don't be afraid to ask. Hopefully they'll say, "Sure I'll help you with this." And if not, you're no worse off than you were before.
As someone who has cosplayed Urd from Ah! My Goddess, the right undergarments are IMPERATIVE.
I can't find a lengthy makeup tutorial for my 2nd crossplay, Roxas from Kingdom hearts.
I think an optional tip that they could put in there would be to always be positive & uplifting others cosplays. including yourself even if the other people are beginners. I feel like that should be cosplayer etiquette but I've ran into a few cosplayers that were rude or felt superior to beginner cosplayers or just cosplayers
I've been watching a lot of TH-camrs who make historical costumes. For them the undergarments are really important because it's what creates the silhouette that makes the clothing fit right. Also any time you are actually trying to speak with your clothing you need to think about your undergarments, it can make or spoil what you're trying to say.
The undergarments line was probably for historical costumes where you need stays/a corset, any padding, a chemise, etc etc
sorry if someone else has said this!
One shade lighter and my hair would be blond and it was the right length to cosplay deidera so i just put my hair up like his threw on an akastuki cloak and i was done with first cosplay then i just did foundation and mascara. Oh i also had the crossed out symbol headband
If youre on a budget you can get some wigs from sites like ebay, wish, etc. They are super cheap the trade off is that they may not withstand a hair iron but can be styled using a steamer (the one used for clothes) if you dont like the hot water in a pot method. they wont melt since it's not direct heat.
yes cosplay mashups are the best like the disney mandalorian princesses
If you can pin this it would make my day