How to Buy Anime Costumes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide what you want to cosplay for.

   Are you going to a convention, or are you hanging out casually with cosplay buddies? Check the date, and give yourself at least two or more moths to get this cosplay.
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   Step 2: Decide what character you want to cosplay

   , Look up images of them and take careful notice of what they wear.
   
   This is including accessories, jewelry, and shoes.
   
   Find the best picture and use it as a reference. , Look up as many as you can, because a good site can be difficult to hunt down. , Don't forget to check shipping prices! Some costumes seem cheap, but with shipping they end up super expensive. , Make sure most if not all details are accurate. , Sometimes you end up with a terrible costume because the site or seller itself is unreliable. , It depends on which you value most. , I suggest using a wig because you can wear the costume whenever you want and it is generally more convenient. , You also probably want a wig cap, which you can get for a few dollars at a party store.
   
   This keeps your hair in place and out of site while wearing the wig. ,
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   Step 3: or dress up as.

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   Step 4: Research your character.

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   Step 5: Look at websites that sell your character's costume.

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   Step 6: Compare prices.

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   Step 7: Compare the costume with your reference picture.

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   Step 8: Check the feedback for that site or seller.

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   Step 9: Choose your costume based on a combination of pricing

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    Step 10: quality

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    Step 11: and accuracy.

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    Step 12: If your character has different hair then yours

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    Step 13: either look into dye or a wig.

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    Step 14: If you decide you want a wig

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    Step 15: repeat steps 4 to 8 with wigs.

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    Step 16: Make sure you purchase the accessories if you want a truly accurate cosplay.

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