How to Make a Cosplay That Won't Fail

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: find out if there are any upcoming anime conventions in your area

   be realistic.
   
   Don't cosplay a gundam wing mecha when you only have 2 weeks before a convention starts.
   
   Too many cosplayers wait till the last few weeks, or days before a convention to start their cosplays. ,,, manga scans, screenshots, etc. ,, If you Google "Japanese cosplayers" you will see that they pay EXTRA special attention to details.
   
   Detail, or lack thereof, can make or break a cosplay.
   
   So try to be as accurate as possible with yours instead of settling like many cosplayers do. ,
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   Step 2: and be sure to write them down on a calendar or in a journal.

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   Step 3: Plan well ahead of time what anime character you want to cosplay.

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   Step 4: Decide whether or not you plan to buy your cosplay costume or make one.

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   Step 5: If you plan to buy a costume

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   Step 6: find the stores that sell your character's outfit.

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   Step 7: If you plan to sew your own outfit

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   Step 8: look for anime references of that character

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   Step 9: Gather materials for that anime character

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    Step 10: anything you may need like sewing patterns

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    Step 11: fabrics

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    Step 12: accessories

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    Step 13: Unlike most cosplayers

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    Step 14: try to aim for perfection when making your cosplay.

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    Step 15: If your anime character has different colored eyes or hair than you

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    Step 16: buy some contacts and/or a wig/hair dye.

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