How To Get Into Cosplay | AnyaPanda

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro - 1:01
Conventions - 2:26
Making Your First Cosplay - 4:23
Wigs - 7:00
Cosplay Photos - 7:50
Editing Photos - 9:27
Outro - 10:21

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[KCallia]

Underrated tips: it's OK to buy a cosplay. Buy a party store wig for your first one and use it to learn the basics (wearing, washing, etc)
Your journey will not look the same as anyone else's. I've been cosplaying for over a decade and had limited time/resources to progress. I've accepted my weaknesses, put them aside to focus on honing my strengths. I just bought my first wig, it was something that intimidated me for so long. The point is to have fun, not be super hard on yourself for what you can't do!

[twistedrose]

I’ve been cosplaying for about 13 years myself and I started out teaching myself how to hand sew I would go to thrift stores and get clothes and alter them ( still do when I want to do simple cosplays ) then my aunt taught me how to use a sewing machine and I did my first big project which was Madame Red from Black Butler. I’ll never forget making that cosplay I used 9.6 meters ( 10.5 yards ) of this beautiful red stretch satin (big mistake and never again ) it was so frustrating to work with but the cosplay turned out so nice and I was very proud of it.

[ystap]

For me when I was a beginner I was worried about not making every piece so figured I should add in there's no shame in supporting a cosplay artist to make the cosplay you want. It's not generally cheap but it's an option. For me personally I love being the characters but my physical disability makes sewing painful so this is my alternative.

[arlo]

I am kind of a perfectionist, and when starting a new cosplay, the thought of not making it exactly like I imagine it scares me a lot, because I don't want to be disappointed
I end up having a hard time motivating myself and I have my wig still waiting for me to style it qwq

[Nathantoland]

I remember the first time I went into cosplay I was so so excited! Going through the process of finding the items and putting it together - Having so many people say "OMG Spidey you're suit is so cool" or them asking for photos, it was an amazing feeling! Near half a decade later I'm about to get my first proper professional Spider-Man suit and I couldn't be prouder 😄

[Zozee]

This helped a lot, tysm :))
Conveniently, my aunt cosplays and does photography so it’s rlly nice cuz she has a lot of experience herself. It’s rlly nice to be able to ask her abt cosplay and photos.

[TheTasuneImputator]

I always recommend when you're starting out to just thrift for pieces that are as close as you can get and then alter what you can, some of my projects are held together with hot glue, but as you get comfy with something you should always try to push yourself and do a project that's slightly harder than the last to build your skill.

[Sailor]

Hi! so, I don't always wear my cosplays at conventions. I am a volunteer who works for a charity and wear my cosplays on a almost regular basis. We host events places and appear for buisness openenings ect, in return for dotations. All of us are volunteers and do not get paid at all for anything we do.

[Odezu]

Was in a convention yesterday so it's nice to just relax and watch some new content from my fav cosplayer :D

[DarkSailorEisblume]

I learned how to do sfx and foam crafting 100% through youtube, also how to put my dremel together. I basically live here lmao

[Kris._]

When I was a beginner at cosplay all of my friends and I wanted to do a group cosplay of demon slayer characters. I didn’t have a lot of money to buy a costume or a katana but I thrifted the clothes, customized them, MADE A KATANA, and to this day it’s one of my fav cosplays

[abbeybelanger]

I started cosplaying last year and I did a Jinx cosplay for Comicon and someone asked to take a picture of me and my friend, who cosplayed as Vi. I thought that I looked just ok so for someone to ask for the photo it meant everything to me and it built up my confidence to keep going. Dont think Im at a super high level but still, if I ever meet that lady again, I will thank her infinitely

[laylacos]

Quick reminder! It’s perfectly Valid and ok to buy cheap wigs and to buy cosplays!
I personally buy cheapish wigs from Amazon and I’ve been cosplaying for over 2 years! I also ALWAYS buy my cosplays as I have little patience and shakes hands so sewing is out the window!! So don’t forget that cosplay is for fun!! If you want to make/thrift your cosplay then that’s great but it’s also great if you just want to buy one! All that matters is that you have TONS of fun!!!♥️♥️

[penguinhugz]

Yes! Super helpful video for trying to start cosplaying!
Another shop for Wigs:
Depop is useful to find great quality at cheaper prices for wigs when cosplayers are reselling them!

[heyojinko]

its the way this popped up in my feed while im scrolling through my long list of cosplans i’ll never get to do 😃

[shamblingabby]

I have loved thrifting in the past, but I swear whenever I went for one specific item that I thought would be everywhere (like a strapless short black dress for example) every single one of that item would suddenly not exist in thrift stores.

[timebomb]

My best friend is a photographer so she usually takes my photos💗💗 she even gave me a BFF discount 😅😅😅

[angxlic_gacha]

I’ve been cosplaying for less than a year but I love it! There was a convention in Newcastle and I decided to cosplay outside the house for the first time. I got lots of compliments and it made me smile! I also took 2 pictures with people so that’s a start! If you want to start cosplaying just go for it! If someone says your a freak (like my what brother does to me) then I’m sure hundreds if not thousands of people would disagree!

[marshispink]

this really helped so much!! thank you :) your editing is hilarious by the way!!

[janetsnakehole]

idk why but i thought this would be about literally getting into a costume haha